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

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
5 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 12, 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

Sr Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist – Literature Case Processing & Review

Location: Hyderabad, India (Office-based)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years
Last Updated: January 8, 2026
Job ID: 25104484

About the Company

Syneos Health® is a leading global biopharmaceutical solutions organization, delivering integrated clinical development, medical affairs, and commercial services. With operations across 110+ countries and a workforce of over 29,000 professionals, Syneos Health partners with top pharmaceutical and biotech companies to accelerate the delivery of innovative therapies that improve patient lives worldwide.

Our patient-centric Clinical Development model focuses on operational excellence, innovation, and regulatory compliance, enabling faster and more efficient drug development across clinical and post-marketing phases.


Job Overview

The Senior Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist (Literature Case Processing & Review) will play a critical role in global pharmacovigilance activities, with a strong focus on literature monitoring, Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) processing, regulatory compliance, and safety data quality. This role requires subject matter expertise in literature case processing and end-to-end pharmacovigilance operations.


Key Responsibilities

Literature Surveillance & Safety Review

  • Conduct systematic and ad-hoc literature searches using global biomedical databases such as Embase, PubMed, and Medline to identify ICSRs and safety-relevant data.

  • Develop, validate, and optimize literature search strategies for pharmacovigilance purposes.

  • Extract, analyze, and summarize critical safety information from published literature and local sources.

  • Ensure compliance with global and local regulatory requirements related to literature monitoring.

Pharmacovigilance Operations & ICSR Processing

  • Perform end-to-end processing of ICSRs in accordance with SOPs, safety management plans, and regulatory guidelines.

  • Triage and assess ICSRs for completeness, accuracy, seriousness, and reportability.

  • Enter and manage safety data in pharmacovigilance databases, including medical coding of adverse events, medical history, concomitant medications, and laboratory data.

  • Prepare high-quality narrative case summaries and manage follow-ups until query resolution.

  • Support the timely submission of expedited and periodic safety reports in line with global regulations.

Compliance, Quality & Collaboration

  • Prepare and maintain Safety Management Plans and contribute to internal project review meetings.

  • Coordinate with data management, clinical, and regulatory teams for safety data reconciliation.

  • Ensure accurate and timely filing of documents in the Trial Master File (TMF) and Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF).

  • Participate in audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews as required.

  • Provide training and guidance to investigators and internal teams on ICSR reporting requirements.

  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting team members with troubleshooting and process improvements.


Required Qualifications & Skills

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or Healthcare, including:

    • B.Pharm / M.Pharm

    • PharmD

    • BDS

    • BMS

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in literature case processing and pharmacovigilance, including SME responsibilities.

  • Strong exposure to global and local literature surveillance and safety reporting requirements.

Technical & Regulatory Knowledge

  • In-depth understanding of ICH-GCP, GVP, global safety regulations, and pharmacovigilance practices.

  • Experience across clinical trial phases II–IV and post-marketing safety.

  • Working knowledge of safety databases and medical terminology.

Professional Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and document management systems.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while working effectively within cross-functional teams.

  • High attention to detail with a commitment to data quality and regulatory compliance.


Work Location & Travel

  • Location: Hyderabad, India (Office-based role)

  • Travel Requirement: Minimal (up to 10%)


Why Join Syneos Health

  • Work on global safety programs supporting FDA- and EMA-approved therapies

  • Career development through continuous learning and leadership support

  • Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

  • Opportunity to contribute to patient safety and regulatory excellence on a global scale

Over the past five years, Syneos Health has supported 94% of all novel FDA-approved drugs and 95% of EMA-authorized products, impacting hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide.


Apply Now

If you are an experienced pharmacovigilance professional with strong expertise in literature case processing and safety review, apply today through ThePharmaDaily.com and advance your career in global drug safety.