IQVIA, a global leader in clinical research and healthcare intelligence, is hiring Safety Associate Trainee professionals for its Pharmacovigilance operations in Kolkata and Kochi. This role is ideal for fresh graduates in Pharmacy or Life Sciences who want to begin a strong career in Drug Safety / Pharmacovigilance (PV).
If you are looking for Safety Associate Trainee jobs, Pharmacovigilance fresher jobs, or drug safety entry-level positions in India, this opportunity offers excellent exposure to real-world safety case processing and regulatory compliance.
🔹 Job Overview
- Position: Safety Associate Trainee
- Company: IQVIA
- Location: Kolkata, Kochi
- Experience: 0 Years (Freshers)
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Industry: Clinical Research / Contract Research
📌 Key Responsibilities
- Review, assess, and process safety data as per regulatory requirements
- Perform Pharmacovigilance activities including:
- AE (Adverse Event) intake and triage
- Case processing and database entry
- MedDRA coding and product coding
- Narrative writing and follow-up tracking
- Literature case processing
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, internal guidelines, and quality standards
- Meet productivity and quality benchmarks
- Attend project meetings and escalate issues to senior team members
- Complete mandatory trainings within timelines
🎓 Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or Healthcare discipline
- Good knowledge of medical terminology
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office and web-based applications
- Attention to detail and strong time management
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Willingness to work in shifts
💼 Preferred Background
- B.Pharm / M.Pharm
- Life Sciences Graduates
- Freshers interested in Pharmacovigilance
💰 Salary (Estimated)
₹2,50,000 – ₹4,00,000 per annum (as per industry standards for trainees)
🌟 Why Join IQVIA?
- Global exposure to drug safety operations
- Structured training and career growth
- Work with international pharmaceutical clients
- Stable organization with strong learning ecosystem
📝 How to Apply

