Fortrea is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) that provides comprehensive drug development solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. With a strong commitment to scientific excellence and regulatory compliance, Fortrea supports clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, and post-marketing surveillance to ensure patient safety and product efficacy.
Join Fortrea’s dynamic team and contribute to advancing healthcare through cutting-edge medical research and safety monitoring.
Job Description
Job Overview
Fortrea is seeking a Medical Physician Specialist I to provide medical safety expertise for post-marketing surveillance of drugs, devices, and combination products. This is a full-time remote position based in Mumbai or Pune, offering an excellent opportunity for medical professionals to work in pharmacovigilance and drug safety.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Conduct primary medical review of adverse event cases, assessing seriousness, causality, and labeling.
✔ Ensure accurate coding of adverse events and narrative reviews.
✔ Maintain case data trackers and workflow management tools.
✔ Meet quality, compliance, and productivity SLAs/KPIs.
✔ Provide medical guidance to case processing teams (after 1 year of tenure).
✔ Support signal detection and aggregate reporting activities.
✔ Foster a customer-centric culture in pharmacovigilance operations.
Qualifications & Experience
✅ Bachelor’s degree in medical science, MD, DO, or equivalent.
✅ Working knowledge of medical sciences, diagnosis, and drug therapies.
✅ Familiarity with ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements in clinical research.
✅ Language Proficiency:
- Speaking: English (ILR Level 3+)
- Writing/Reading: English (ILR Level 4+)
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-2 years of clinical practice experience.
- Prior experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety is a plus.
Work Environment
📍 Remote (Work from Home)
⏰ Full-time employment
