Senior Drug Safety Scientist

Accenture in India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Senior Drug Safety Scientist in Mumbai, India, aligned with Life Sciences R&D. The role focuses on pharmacovigilance operations, data entry, MedDRA coding, and safety case processing to support global regulatory submissions.

The ideal candidate holds a B.Pharm or MBBS with 7–11 years of pharmacovigilance experience, and will work in a fast-paced team, handling case workflows and ensuring quality compliant deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or MBBS degree.
• 7–11 years of pharmacovigilance experience.
• Knowledge of MedDRA coding and case processing.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage case identification, data entry, MedDRA coding.
• Case processing, submission, and follow-ups per client guidelines.
• Align with regulatory requirements and maintain data integrity.

Skills

PV Analysis

Case Processing

MedDRA Coding

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

MBBS

Job description

Job Description:

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 ICSSs 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

Requirements: