Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Accenture India Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture invites applications for a Senior Drug Safety Scientist based in Chennai. You will contribute to pharmacovigilance operations, including case processing, MedDRA coding, and safety data management within our life sciences vertical.

The role requires 7 to 11 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety, with a background in Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety Surveillance, and qualifications such as B.Pharm or MBBS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy and MBBS required.
• Experience in pharmacovigilance operations is preferred.
• 7–11 years of experience in drug safety or related field.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage case identification, data entry, MedDRA coding, case processing, submission, and follow-ups for ICSR in the safety database per client guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and solve moderately complex problems; adapt existing methods as needed.
• Interact with supervisors and clients; may lead small teams or work efforts.
• Work in rotational shifts as required.

Skills

Pharmacovigilance

Drug Safety

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

MBBS

Job description

Senior Drug Safety Scientist

Skill required: Pharmacovigilance Operations - Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety Surveillance

Designation: Senior Drug Safety Scientist

Qualifications: Bachelor of Pharmacy,MBBS

Years of Experience: 7 to 11 years

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 784,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

What would you do?

You will be aligned with our Life Sciences R&D vertical. Our services span across the entire life sciences enterprise, from research laboratories, clinical trials support, and regulatory services, to pharmacovigilance and patient services solutions. Employees under this span will be a part of one of the sub-offerings - Clinical, Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory, helping the world’s leading biopharma companies bring their vision to life – enabling them to improve outcomes by converging around the patient, connecting scientific expertise with unique insights into the patient experience.

Pharmacovigilance Services involve the detection, assessment, and prevention of adverse effects related to pharmaceutical products. These services ensure the safety and efficacy of medications by monitoring and analyzing data from clinical trials, healthcare providers, and patients. The goal is to identify potential risks and take appropriate actions to protect patient health. They also help pharmaceutical companies comply with regulatory requirements. Effective pharmacovigilance services are essential for maintaining public trust in medications.

Create and manage case identification, data entry, MedDRA coding, case processing, submission, and follow-ups for ICSR in the safety database as per client guidelines and applicable global regulatory requirements.

What are we looking for?

• In this role you are required to do analysis and solving of moderately complex problems


• May create new solutions, leveraging and, where needed, adapting existing methods and procedures


• The person would require understanding of the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals


• Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor


• May interact with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture


• Guidance would be provided when determining methods and procedures on new assignments


• Decisions made by you will often impact the team in which they reside


• Individual would manage small teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture


• Please note that this role may require you to work in rotational shifts

Roles and Responsibilities:

• In this role you are required to do analysis and solving of moderately complex problems


• May create new solutions, leveraging and, where needed, adapting existing methods and procedures


• The person would require understanding of the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals


• Primary upward interaction is with direct supervisor


• May interact with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture


• Guidance would be provided when determining methods and procedures on new assignments


• Decisions made by you will often impact the team in which they reside


• Individual would manage small teams and/or work efforts (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture


• Please note that this role may require you to work in rotational shifts