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Medical Safety Expert

2-5 years
Not Disclosed
10 Aug. 22, 2024
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Pharm/ M.Pharm/ B.Sc/ M.Sc/ Any Life Science Graduate 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 Description

Position: Pharmacovigilance Services Analyst
Specialization: Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety Surveillance
Qualifications: Master of Pharmacy
Experience Required: 3 to 5 years

About Accenture:
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Role Overview:
As a Pharmacovigilance Services Analyst, you will support the Patient Safety & Pharmacovigilance department by contributing to medical safety management tasks. This includes conducting medical reviews and assessments of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), co-authoring safety documents, and assisting with regulatory and clinical documentation. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with patient safety rules and regulatory requirements, developing and implementing metrics and tools for effective pharmacovigilance and medical devices vigilance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide support for medical safety management, including medical reviews of ICSRs, assessment of literature cases, and authoring enhanced MAC.
  • Co-author safety documents, including PBRER, DSUR, Investigator Brochures (IB), and product labeling documents.
  • Assist with safety input for regulatory submissions, Health Authority queries, and internal review meetings.
  • Perform literature reviews, analyze medical data, and contribute to safety profiles and risk assessments.
  • Collaborate with Safety Leads and other global functions to optimize medical review processes and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Medical Function processes, supporting audit and inspection activities.
  • Contribute to cross-functional projects and training initiatives to enhance safety and pharmacovigilance practices.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, PharmD, PhD, or Medical Degree (MBBS or MD).
  • Minimum of 24 months of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in safety document or medical writing.
  • Proficiency in MedDRA and WHO coding, clinical trial methodology, ICH GCP, and GVP guidelines.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate in a global, collaborative environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of human physiology, pharmacology, and the drug development process.
  • Technical understanding of biomedical/statistical concepts and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in creating spreadsheets, presentations, and working with safety databases.

Why Novartis?
At Novartis, we are committed to improving and extending people’s lives through innovative science and collaborative problem-solving. Our inclusive and flexible culture empowers employees to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges with integrity and curiosity. Join us to make a meaningful impact and reinvent what’s possible in patient care.

Explore Opportunities:
If this role isn’t the perfect fit for you, but you’re interested in Novartis and our career opportunities, join our talent community at Novartis Network.

Location: Hyderabad, India
Division: Development
Business Unit: Innovative Medicines
Company/Legal Entity: Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Functional Area: Research & Development
Job Type: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift Work: No