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Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist, Safety Data Management

Alvotech
Alvotech
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 March 18, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science 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 Pharmacovigilance Specialist – Safety Data Management

Company: Alvotech
Location: Bangalore, India (Partially Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time | Remote
Experience: Typically 5+ Years (Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety / Safety Data Management)
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Pharmacy / Life Sciences / Medicine or related field
Salary Range: Not Specified

Job Overview

Alvotech is seeking a Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist – Safety Data Management to manage clinical safety and post-marketing pharmacovigilance activities.

The Senior PV Specialist will play a key role in safety data management across clinical trials and post-marketing programs, including case processing, regulatory submissions, and PV system management. The role involves working independently while contributing to process development and system improvements within the Global Safety Data Management team.

This position is ideal for professionals looking to take ownership of PV activities and contribute to global safety operations and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Safety Data Management

Manage Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs).

Handle regulatory submissions including EudraVigilance (EV) and XEVMPD.

Perform literature monitoring and digital safety surveillance.

Conduct safety data reconciliation across systems and sources.

  1. Clinical & Post-Marketing PV Activities

Support pharmacovigilance activities for clinical trials and post-marketing programs.

Ensure timely processing and submission of safety data.

Maintain compliance with global pharmacovigilance requirements.

  1. Safety Systems & Lifecycle Management

Participate in setup, configuration, and validation of safety systems.

Support lifecycle management of PV systems as a subject matter expert.

Work with systems such as Argus, ARISg, and Veeva Safety Vault.

  1. Process Development & Compliance

Develop, maintain, and optimize global pharmacovigilance processes.

Ensure compliance with international regulations including Food and Drug Administration, European Medicines Agency, and ICH guidelines.

Support continuous improvement of PV workflows and systems.

  1. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with PV teams including Benefit-Risk Management and Clinical Trials teams.

Work with Quality, Regulatory, IT, and external service providers.

Ensure timely delivery of safety-related activities.

  1. Training, Audits & Inspections

Deliver training on pharmacovigilance processes and standards.

Support audits and regulatory inspections.

Ensure inspection readiness and compliance.

Required Skills

Pharmacovigilance Expertise

Strong experience in clinical and post-marketing pharmacovigilance.

Hands-on experience in safety data management and case processing.

Understanding of ICSR and SAE management workflows.

Systems & Technical Knowledge

Experience with safety databases such as Argus and ARISg.

Familiarity with Veeva Safety Vault systems.

Knowledge of EudraVigilance and XEVMPD processes.

Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

Strong knowledge of global PV regulations including ICH, GVP, GCP, and CIOMS.

Understanding of regulatory frameworks such as Food and Drug Administration and European Medicines Agency.

Experience ensuring compliance in pharmacovigilance operations.

Communication & Leadership

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities.

Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with biologics or biosimilar products.

Experience working with global clinical trials and safety systems.

Exposure to PV system implementation or enhancements.

Key Competencies

Safety data management and case processing

Clinical and post-marketing pharmacovigilance

Regulatory compliance (FDA, EMA, ICH, GVP)

PV systems and lifecycle management

Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork

Audit and inspection readiness

About the Company

Alvotech is a fully integrated specialty biopharmaceutical company focused exclusively on the development and manufacturing of high-quality biosimilar medicines.

Within its Integrated Clinical and Medical Research (iCMR) function, the organization supports clinical strategies aligned with global regulatory requirements and biosimilar guidelines, enabling successful clinical trials and post-marketing activities worldwide.