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Associate Manager, Safety Medical Writing

0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 April 11, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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

Job Title:

Associate Manager, Safety Medical Writing


Location:

SAS Nagar (Mohali), India
Additional Locations: India – Bengaluru; India – Hyderabad (Mindspace 20)


Company:

Parexel


Overview:

The Associate Manager, Safety Medical Writing is responsible for leading and supporting safety services including aggregate report writing, clinical study report (CSR) narratives, and signal detection/management. The role includes staff supervision, project oversight, client liaison, and continuous process improvement, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, team mentorship, and quality deliverables.


Key Responsibilities:

Line & General Management (If Applicable):

  • Hire, train, evaluate, mentor and supervise safety medical writing staff.

  • Ensure training and quality compliance.

  • Monitor team performance, address underperformance, and manage team morale.

  • Attend and lead internal meetings, authorize expenses, and participate in operational decisions.

Client Engagement:

  • Build strong, collaborative client relationships.

  • Contribute to proposal development and provide inputs on scope and hours estimation.

  • Represent the department in business development meetings and client presentations.

Project & Process Management:

  • Define project goals, communicate expectations, and monitor timelines.

  • Ensure quality and timely delivery of safety reports and CSR narratives.

  • Provide strategic planning, task delegation, and team leadership.

  • Capture and share project learnings for process improvement.

  • Forecast resources and contribute to performance evaluation.

Medical Writing & Signal Detection:

  • Author and review aggregate safety reports and CSR narratives per global guidelines (ICH, GVP, FDA, EMA).

  • Perform and lead signal detection and analysis using regulatory and internal data sources.

  • Manage the end-to-end signal detection and assessment lifecycle.

Quality Control & Compliance:

  • Ensure high-quality, on-time delivery aligned with regulatory requirements.

  • Participate in audits and contribute to SOP development.

  • Analyze performance metrics and drive process improvements.

Training & Development:

  • Stay updated on regulatory trends.

  • Create and deliver training modules for SS staff.

  • Mentor team members on writing quality and project execution.

General Duties:

  • Model teamwork, integrity, and professionalism.

  • Step in as coverage for other SS managers when required.

  • Support other senior-level tasks as needed with proper guidance.


Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Deadline- and detail-oriented with excellent project management abilities.

  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work independently under pressure.

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

  • Professionalism in handling confidential data and sensitive issues.

  • Client-focused mindset and business awareness.

  • Adaptability to matrix environments and evolving business needs.


Knowledge & Experience:

  • Proven experience in pharmacovigilance, safety writing, or related roles.

  • Understanding of global regulatory environments and safety reporting requirements.

  • Experience in project management and business development.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); familiarity with document management systems (e.g., SharePoint) and databases (e.g., MS Access).

  • Willingness to travel and fluency in English (spoken and written).


Education:

  • Degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences (Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biophysics, etc.).

  • Degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Experimental Medicine, or Nursing with patient exposure is an added advantage.