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Senior Safety Reporting Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
3+ years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 9, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote 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 Safety Reporting Specialist – Pharmacovigilance

Job ID: R-01337635
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Research / Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety
Work Mode: Fully Remote
Location: India

Job Overview

A leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO) within the PPD® Clinical Research portfolio at Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior Safety Reporting Specialist to support global pharmacovigilance and safety reporting activities. This role is critical in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely submission of expedited and periodic safety reports in accordance with global regulatory requirements.

As a senior-level professional, you will lead safety reporting projects, provide subject-matter expertise, mentor junior team members, and contribute to process improvements, regulatory intelligence, and procedural development across safety operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive, prepare, submit, and track expedited and periodic safety reports for assigned clinical research projects

  • Ensure full compliance with global regulatory timelines, country-specific legislation, and internal SOPs

  • Proactively identify quality, compliance, or timeline risks and escalate concerns to management with proposed solutions

  • Lead large-scale safety reporting projects, ensuring consistent adherence to agreed processes and regulatory expectations

  • Act as a primary safety reporting contact for assigned studies and cross-functional teams

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners on safety-related activities and deliverables

  • Support the development, review, and updating of departmental SOPs, work instructions, and procedural documents

  • Contribute to regulatory intelligence activities related to global safety reporting requirements

  • Mentor, guide, and support junior safety reporting specialists and new team members

  • Generate safety metrics and support reporting dashboards and project tracking activities

  • Participate in meetings and provide expert input on safety reporting strategy and execution

Required Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, or a related discipline

  • Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in pharmacovigilance or safety reporting (mandatory)

  • Demonstrated experience handling expedited and periodic safety reports in a global regulatory environment

  • Equivalent combinations of education, formal training, and directly related experience may be considered

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of global safety reporting regulations and requirements

  • Excellent understanding of medical terminology and clinical safety data

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and strong understanding of safety databases and tracking systems

  • Thorough knowledge of safety-related SOPs, procedural documents, and compliance frameworks

  • Strong time management and multitasking abilities in a high-volume environment

  • Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and quality

  • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functional areas and organizational levels

  • Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Demonstrated initiative with the ability to lead, persuade, and negotiate when required

  • Proven ability to mentor and support junior colleagues in safety reporting activities

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, global team setting

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • Be part of a global CRO supporting life-changing clinical research programs

  • Fully remote role offering flexibility and work-life balance

  • Opportunity to lead complex, global safety reporting projects

  • Strong emphasis on professional growth, leadership development, and continuous learning

  • Work within a collaborative, quality-driven, and compliance-focused environment

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Through its PPD® Clinical Research Services, the organization delivers comprehensive clinical development solutions across more than 100 countries.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.