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Safety Writer

Fortrea
Fortrea
2-3+ years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 14, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Safety Writer – Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory Writing

Location: Mumbai / Pune, India
Work Mode: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: January 17, 2026
Job Requisition ID: 2637


Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Safety Writer to support global pharmacovigilance and regulatory activities through the preparation, review, and management of aggregate safety documents. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality, compliant safety deliverables for global regulatory submissions while leading client communications and mentoring junior writers.

The ideal candidate will bring strong scientific writing expertise, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage complex safety documentation within strict timelines.


Key Responsibilities

  • Author, review, and manage aggregate safety and risk management documents for global regulatory submissions, including:

    • Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)

    • Periodic Adverse Drug Experience Reports (PADERs)

    • Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs)

    • Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

    • Annual Reports (IND and non-IND)

  • Lead report planning activities, data collection, kick-off meetings, and comment resolution discussions.

  • Perform quality review and provide oversight for safety reports authored by junior and associate medical writers.

  • Act as co-author for complex, high-impact, or large safety reports.

  • Author benefit-risk evaluations, signal detection reports, safety issue analyses, and justification documents for label updates.

  • Prepare adverse event and serious adverse event narratives.

  • Contribute to labeling activities including Core Data Sheets (CDS), USPI, SmPCs, and Medication Guides.

  • Conduct scientific literature searches, review selected publications, and prepare literature summaries and company comments.

  • Prepare medical information responses for healthcare professionals (HCPs).

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, pharmacovigilance standards, SOPs, and ICH-GCP guidelines.

  • Manage internal and external (client) communication to ensure timely delivery of high-quality safety documents.

  • Support continuous process improvement initiatives and promote consistency, efficiency, and quality in safety writing operations.


Qualifications & Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent (required)

  • Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) preferred

Experience Required:

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry

  • At least 2+ years of hands-on experience in medical writing, preferably safety or pharmacovigilance writing


Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent written and spoken English with strong scientific writing skills

  • Solid understanding of global regulatory requirements, pharmacovigilance practices, and ICH-GCP guidelines

  • Strong organizational and time management abilities

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

  • Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet tight regulatory timelines

  • Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication skills

  • Prior experience in clinical research or drug safety is an advantage


Work Environment & Additional Information

  • Hybrid working model (Mumbai or Pune office)

  • Up to 5% travel may be required based on project needs

  • Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to inclusion and accessibility


Why This Role Matters

This position offers the opportunity to work on global safety submissions, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and contribute directly to patient safety and regulatory compliance across international markets.


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