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Safety Systems Associate Ii, Pss

Fortrea
2-5 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
1 June 8, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing

Safety Systems Associate II, PSS

Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Job Requisition ID: 261659


Job Summary

The Safety Systems Associate II (PSS) is responsible for supporting pharmacovigilance (PV) safety systems, including system configuration, maintenance, implementation, data migration, reporting, user support, and system validation activities. The role combines technical expertise with pharmacovigilance knowledge to ensure the effective operation of drug safety systems used for adverse event management and regulatory reporting.

The position supports both internal teams and external clients by maintaining validated safety systems, resolving technical issues, managing data migrations, and ensuring compliance with pharmacovigilance regulations and quality standards.


Key Responsibilities

Safety System Configuration & Administration

  • Configure and maintain pharmacovigilance safety systems based on project and client requirements.

  • Implement project-specific system configurations and updates.

  • Maintain detailed documentation for:

    • System Configurations

    • Requirement Changes

    • Validation Activities

    • System Updates

  • Ensure systems remain compliant with internal SOPs and regulatory requirements.


Pharmacovigilance System Support

  • Provide day-to-day support for drug safety systems.

  • Support internal users and external sponsors with system-related queries.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical and functional issues.

  • Monitor support mailboxes and respond to user requests in a timely manner.

  • Escalate complex issues to senior team members or vendors when required.

  • Participate in ticket management and issue tracking activities.


Data Extraction & Reporting

  • Generate routine and ad hoc safety reports from pharmacovigilance systems.

  • Perform data extractions for regulatory and safety reporting activities, including:

    • PSURs (Periodic Safety Update Reports)

    • DSURs (Development Safety Update Reports)

    • Six-Monthly Listings

    • Regulatory Safety Listings

    • Custom Client Reports

  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of extracted data.


Data Migration & System Implementation

  • Participate in safety database migration projects.

  • Support:

    • Data Mapping

    • Data Validation

    • Migration Testing

    • Migration Documentation

  • Assist with implementation and deployment of new safety systems and enhancements.

  • Ensure data integrity throughout migration and implementation processes.


User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

  • Execute User Acceptance Testing activities for:

    • New System Releases

    • Configuration Changes

    • Enhancements

    • Validation Projects

  • Prepare and maintain UAT documentation.

  • Identify defects and coordinate resolution activities.

  • Verify system functionality against business requirements.


Training & Change Management

  • Support change management activities during system upgrades and implementations.

  • Develop and deliver training on:

    • Technical System Features

    • Functional Workflows

    • Best Practices

  • Train team members and end users on safety system functionality.


Compliance & Quality Management

  • Ensure work is completed according to:

    • Pharmacovigilance Regulations

    • Internal SOPs

    • Validation Requirements

    • Quality Standards

  • Maintain awareness of current PV regulations and industry practices.

  • Support inspection and audit readiness activities.


Additional Responsibilities

  • Respond to mailbox queries and user support requests.

  • Monitor system failures and coordinate timely resolution.

  • Provide peer support and collaborate across project teams.

  • Perform additional tasks assigned by management.


Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Computer Science

    • Information Technology

    • Software Engineering

    • Related Scientific or Technical Discipline

Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of educational qualifications.


Required Experience

Experience Level

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in:

    • Pharmacovigilance Systems

    • Drug Safety Systems

    • Clinical Systems Support

    • Safety Database Administration

    • System Operations Support

System Experience

  • Hands-on experience with one or more safety systems such as:

    • Argus Safety

    • ARISg

    • Veeva Vault Safety

    • Other Drug Safety Platforms

Additional Experience

  • Experience working with:

    • Validated Computer Systems

    • Document Management Systems

    • Regulatory Systems

    • Clinical or Safety Databases


Required Skills & Competencies

Pharmacovigilance Knowledge

  • Understanding of:

    • Drug Safety Operations

    • Adverse Event Reporting

    • Pharmacovigilance Workflows

    • Safety Data Management

  • Knowledge of:

    • Regulatory Reporting Requirements

    • Safety Database Operations

    • PV Compliance Standards

Technical Skills

  • Safety Database Configuration

  • Data Migration and Validation

  • System Integration Knowledge

  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

  • Report Generation and Data Extraction

  • Ticket and Incident Management

  • System Troubleshooting

Software Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite:

    • Excel

    • Word

    • PowerPoint

    • Outlook

  • Working knowledge of:

    • Windows Environment

    • Database Applications

    • Document Management Systems


Preferred Qualifications

  • Life Science or IT/Computing Degree.

  • Clinical Research or Clinical Systems background.

  • Experience working with validated clinical or pharmacovigilance systems.

  • Knowledge of system integration methodologies.

  • Experience supporting global pharmacovigilance operations.


Key Competencies

  • Attention to Detail

  • Analytical Thinking

  • Problem Solving

  • Technical Troubleshooting

  • Data Accuracy & Integrity

  • Customer Service Orientation

  • Team Collaboration

  • Time Management

  • Communication Skills

  • Process Compliance


Work Environment

  • Office-based environment.

  • Collaboration with:

    • Pharmacovigilance Teams

    • Safety Operations Teams

    • Clinical Teams

    • IT & Systems Teams

    • External Sponsors and Clients

  • Exposure to global drug safety and regulatory environments.


Suitable Backgrounds

This role is ideal for professionals currently working as:

  • Safety Systems Associate

  • Argus Administrator

  • Pharmacovigilance Systems Analyst

  • Drug Safety Systems Specialist

  • Clinical Systems Associate

  • PV Technology Associate

  • Validation Associate

  • Safety Database Administrator