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Senior Drug Safety Physician

Indegene
Indegene
8+ years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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

Senior Drug Safety Physician

Location: Karnataka, India
Category: Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Senior-level (8+ years in Pharmacovigilance/Drug Safety)
Posting Date: 15 December 2025


About the Company

Indegene is a technology-led healthcare solutions provider committed to enabling healthcare organizations to become future-ready. Operating at the intersection of healthcare, life sciences, and technology, Indegene offers accelerated global career growth for professionals who are bold, agile, and purpose-driven.

At Indegene, you will work alongside industry-leading experts, contribute to global pharmacovigilance programs, and play a critical role in ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. The organization fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning while delivering high-impact solutions to global pharmaceutical and biotech clients.


Role Overview

Indegene is seeking an experienced Senior Drug Safety Physician to lead medical review and safety evaluation activities across global pharmacovigilance programs. This role is critical in ensuring the scientific accuracy, regulatory compliance, and medical integrity of individual case safety reports (ICSRs), aggregate safety data, and risk management activities.

The position requires strong clinical judgment, in-depth pharmacovigilance expertise, and the ability to mentor teams while driving quality and compliance across safety operations.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive medical review of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) for accuracy, medical relevance, and consistency with source documents and regulatory requirements

  • Evaluate adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) for seriousness, listedness, causality, and medical significance

  • Conduct company causality assessments using clinical judgment and global safety evaluation methodologies

  • Review case narratives, MedDRA coding, product/indication details, labeling, and medical history for completeness and scientific accuracy

  • Provide medical sign-off on safety cases in accordance with global regulatory standards

  • Perform line listing reviews of non-serious cases and confirm appropriate evaluation and coding

  • Execute unblinding activities when applicable

  • Ensure appropriate follow-up queries and medical questionnaires are issued

  • Conduct literature surveillance and medical review of published safety data as required

  • Review Analyses of Similar Events (AOSE) for expedited reporting

  • Contribute to aggregate safety reviews, including clinical trial data, post-marketing safety, and literature

  • Identify quality gaps, provide feedback to data entry and QC teams, and support continuous quality improvement

  • Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations, SOPs, and internal quality standards

  • Support risk management planning, safety surveillance strategies, and benefit-risk assessments

  • Review, author, and update SOPs and contribute to global quality and compliance initiatives

  • Communicate safety findings to internal and external stakeholders and support RCA and CAPA activities

  • Present safety and QA metrics to leadership and governance forums

  • Participate in internal and client audits, governance meetings, and required training programs


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Medical degree (MBBS / MD or equivalent)

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety, including medical review of ICSRs

  • Strong expertise in global safety regulations (ICH, GVP, FDA, EMA)

  • Proven experience with safety databases, case processing, and compliance activities

  • Excellent understanding of disease pathology, pharmacology, and therapeutics

  • Demonstrated ability to perform causality assessments and benefit-risk evaluations

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and attention-to-detail skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience mentoring and guiding safety teams

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet regulatory timelines


Preferred Skills

  • Experience with aggregate reporting, signal detection, and risk management plans

  • Prior exposure to global client-facing pharmacovigilance programs

  • Knowledge of clinical development and post-marketing safety surveillance


Key Competencies

  • Scientific and medical accuracy

  • Regulatory compliance mindset

  • Quality-driven decision-making

  • Strong stakeholder communication

  • Leadership and mentoring capability

  • High level of professionalism and integrity


Equal Opportunity Statement

Indegene is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, qualifications, and merit, without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.


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