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Safety Writer Iii

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
Remote, India, India
10 May 11, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

Safety Writer III

Work Schedule

Standard (Monday–Friday)

Work Environment

Office-based


Company Overview

This role is with Thermo Fisher Scientific, a global leader in scientific research services, laboratory technologies, and pharmaceutical support solutions. The company works with pharmaceutical firms, biotech organizations, and clinical research partners across more than 100 countries.

The role also supports pharmacovigilance and clinical safety writing services, contributing to global drug safety and regulatory compliance.


Job Overview

As a Safety Writer III, you will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and managing pharmacovigilance safety documents for clinical trials and marketed products. This role operates in a highly regulated environment and involves collaboration with global project teams, clients, and vendors.

You will ensure accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of safety writing outputs that support patient safety and regulatory submissions.


Key Responsibilities

Safety Writing & Documentation

  • Author, review, and quality-check safety reports, including:

    • DSURs (Development Safety Update Reports)

    • PSURs/PBRERs (Periodic Safety Update Reports / Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports)

    • PA(D)ERs (Periodic Adverse Drug Experience Reports)

    • RMPs (Risk Management Plans)

  • Handle documents of varying complexity (low to high)

  • Support regulatory submission content for clinical and marketed products

Project Management

  • Manage timelines, deliverables, and multiple safety writing projects

  • Conduct kick-off meetings and coordinate project activities

  • Track budgets, forecasts, and project metrics

  • Communicate with internal teams, clients, and vendors

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations

  • Follow ICH and US safety reporting guidelines

  • Review regulatory publications to stay updated on requirements

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Act as primary point of contact for assigned deliverables

  • Mentor and guide junior team members

  • Resolve project issues using independent judgment

  • Participate in audits, inspections, and client meetings


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in a scientific discipline

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in pharmacovigilance/safety writing


Required Skills

Technical Expertise

  • Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines and US aggregate safety reporting

  • Experience with DSURs, PSURs/PBRERs, PA(D)ERs, and RMPs

Core Competencies

  • Medical-scientific writing and data interpretation skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving ability

  • Excellent project management and multitasking skills

  • Ability to handle complex regulatory documentation

Communication & Leadership

  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills

  • Ability to mentor and guide junior professionals

  • Ability to work effectively in global teams

Tools & Systems

  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Ability to work across multiple regulatory and client systems


Role Expectations

  • Lead-level individual contributor role

  • High responsibility for accuracy and compliance

  • Exposure to global regulatory environments

  • Requires independent decision-making and escalation handling


Why Join

You will be part of a global scientific organization focused on improving patient safety and advancing healthcare innovation through strong pharmacovigilance and regulatory science capabilities.


Summary (Simple View)

This is a senior pharmacovigilance safety writing role focused on:

  • Regulatory safety reports

  • Clinical trial and marketed product safety documents

  • Project leadership and mentoring

  • Global compliance (ICH / US FDA standards)