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Senior Project Lead, Pss

Fortrea
Fortrea
2-5 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 Feb. 24, 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 Project Lead – Pharmacovigilance & Patient Safety Services (PSS)

Location: Bangalore, India
Category: Clinical / Pharmacovigilance
Job ID: 26403
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 3–5+ Years (Depending on Qualification)

About the Company

Fortrea is a global contract research organization (CRO) delivering clinical development and post-marketing safety solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies worldwide.

Role Overview

The Senior Project Lead – Patient Safety Services (PSS) is responsible for overseeing clinical safety operations across assigned projects. This includes managing adverse event (AE) and serious adverse event (SAE) reporting from clinical trials and post-marketing sources, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Safety Oversight

  • Oversee receipt, processing, and evaluation of adverse event reports from spontaneous and clinical trial sources

  • Ensure expedited safety reporting to regulatory authorities and clients within defined timelines

  • Maintain compliance with international pharmacovigilance regulations, SOPs, and safety guidelines

  • Support safety database reconciliation activities

Regulatory & Aggregate Reporting

  • Prepare and review:

    • Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)

    • Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reports

    • Annual IND Reports

    • Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs)

    • Periodic Safety Reports (PSRs)

    • Line listings and aggregate safety reports

  • Ensure compliance with ICH Guidelines and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements

  • Provide safety data support to Safety Committees and DSMBs

Project Leadership & Client Management

  • Act as Global or Regional Safety Lead for assigned projects

  • Monitor workflow and ensure adherence to project milestones

  • Participate in client meetings and cross-functional discussions

  • Deliver safety presentations to internal and external stakeholders

  • Assist with project financial oversight and scope management

Process & Compliance Management

  • Contribute to the development and revision of SOPs and Work Instructions

  • Support preparation of Safety Management Plans (SMPs) and Reconciliation Plans

  • Assist with Trial Master File (TMF) activities

  • Participate in internal, client, and regulatory audits

Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements

Experience requirements vary by academic background:

  • Non-degree: Minimum 5 years of pharmacovigilance/safety experience

  • Associate’s Degree: 3–4 years safety experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA): 3 years safety experience

  • Master’s Degree (MS/MA): 2–3 years safety experience

  • PharmD: 1 year safety experience or 2 years relevant industry experience

    • One-year residency or fellowship may be considered relevant experience

Safety experience must include hands-on AE/SAE case processing, narrative writing, query handling, safety database usage, and regulatory submissions.

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of medical and drug terminology

  • In-depth understanding of ICH Guidelines and GCP

  • Knowledge of global regulatory requirements for investigational product safety reporting

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • High attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to anticipate project risks and implement corrective measures

  • Proficiency in MS Office tools

Preferred Educational Background

Degrees in:

  • Biological Sciences

  • Pharmacy

  • Nursing

  • Life Sciences

  • Chemistry

Work Environment & Travel

  • Office-based role in Bangalore

  • Up to 10% travel, including occasional overnight stays based on project needs

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