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Sr Safety & Pv Specialist (Literature Case Processing & Review)

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 15, 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

Senior Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist – Literature Case Processing & Review

Job Requisition ID: 25104484
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid
Locations: Gurugram, Haryana | Hyderabad, Telangana
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
Industry: Pharmacovigilance | Drug Safety | Clinical Research


About the Company

Syneos Health® is a global, fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization that accelerates customer success by transforming clinical, medical affairs, and commercial insights into measurable outcomes. With a presence in over 110 countries and a workforce of more than 29,000 professionals, Syneos Health supports the development of innovative therapies that improve patient lives worldwide.


Job Overview

Syneos Health is seeking a Senior Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist with strong expertise in literature case processing and review. This role is critical in identifying, evaluating, and processing Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) from global and local scientific literature, ensuring compliance with international pharmacovigilance regulations.

The position is office-based in Gurugram or Hyderabad with a hybrid working model.


Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct systematic and ad-hoc literature searches in global biomedical databases such as Embase, PubMed, and MEDLINE to identify safety-relevant information and ICSRs

  • Design, execute, and validate literature search strategies for pharmacovigilance purposes

  • Extract, assess, and summarize critical safety data from scientific publications

  • Perform local and global literature surveillance in compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Coordinate workflows to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery

  • Prepare and maintain Safety Management Plans

  • Participate in internal project review and safety governance meetings

  • Process ICSRs in accordance with SOPs and project-specific safety plans, including:

    • Case triage and assessment for completeness, accuracy, and reportability

    • Data entry and coding (MedDRA, WHO-DD) in safety databases

    • Narrative writing and medical review

    • Query management and follow-up with stakeholders

  • Support the preparation and submission of expedited and periodic safety reports

  • Collaborate with data management teams to reconcile clinical and safety databases

  • Ensure accurate and timely filing of documents in TMF and PV System Master File

  • Provide training to investigators on ICSR reporting requirements

  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting team members and resolving operational issues

  • Participate in audits and regulatory inspections as required

  • Contribute to safety trend analysis and continuous process improvement initiatives


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Educational Qualification:
    B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PharmD, BDS, or BMS

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in literature case processing within pharmacovigilance

    • Prior SME-level experience in safety literature review is mandatory

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Global and local pharmacovigilance regulations

    • ICH GCP, GVP guidelines, and drug safety reporting requirements

    • Clinical trial phases (II–IV) and post-marketing safety surveillance

  • Experience working with safety databases and medical terminology

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and collaboration tools


Key Skills & Competencies

  • Advanced literature search and analytical skills

  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams


Additional Information

  • Minimal travel may be required (up to 10%)

  • Hybrid work model with office presence in Gurugram or Hyderabad


Why Join Syneos Health?

  • Work on global clinical and post-marketing safety programs

  • Exposure to regulatory submissions across multiple health authorities

  • Structured career development, technical training, and leadership support

  • Inclusive, diverse, and performance-driven work culture

  • Opportunity to contribute to therapies impacting patients globally


Equal Opportunity Statement

Syneos Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, gender, disability, age, or any other protected status, in compliance with applicable laws.


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