Fortrea is currently hiring a Safety Science Analyst (6-month contract) in Bangalore, India. This pharmacovigilance role offers an excellent opportunity for B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PharmD, BAMS, BDS, BHMS, and Nursing graduates interested in drug safety and adverse event reporting.
The role focuses on supporting Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance (PV) operations, including adverse event case processing, safety database management, and regulatory reporting. Candidates with 0โ1 year of pharmacovigilance or safety experience can apply.
This position is ideal for professionals aiming to build a career in drug safety, pharmacovigilance operations, and clinical safety data management within the global clinical research ecosystem.
Job Details
- Position: Safety Science Analyst
- Company: Fortrea
- Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Job Type: Full-time (6-Month Contract)
- Department: Clinical Safety / Pharmacovigilance
- Mode: Office Based
- Experience: 0โ1 year
- Application Deadline: 14 March 2026
Key Responsibilities
The Safety Science Analyst will support pharmacovigilance operations by handling adverse event cases and ensuring compliance with regulatory reporting timelines.
Major responsibilities include:
- Perform case intake and triage of incoming safety reports from clinical trials or spontaneous reports.
- Process adverse event (AE) and serious adverse event (SAE) cases in safety databases.
- Conduct data entry of safety information into pharmacovigilance tracking systems.
- Prepare patient narratives for adverse event cases.
- Perform MedDRA coding for adverse events and medical terms.
- Assist with listedness assessment against product labeling.
- Generate queries to collect missing or inconsistent safety data.
- Support expedited safety report submissions to regulatory authorities and clients.
- Assist with periodic safety reporting to global health authorities.
- Participate in database reconciliation activities.
- Maintain documentation aligned with SOPs and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting standards.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for this pharmacovigilance job in Bangalore must meet the following requirements.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must hold one of the following degrees:
- B.Pharm
- M.Pharm
- PharmD
- BAMS
- BDS
- BHMS
- Nursing
Experience
- 0โ1 year of pharmacovigilance or safety experience
- Freshers with relevant clinical safety exposure may also be considered.
Required Skills
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of adverse event case processing
- Familiarity with MedDRA coding (preferred)
- Ability to work with pharmacovigilance databases
- Good knowledge of MS Office applications
- Team collaboration and organizational skills
- Ability to handle regulatory timelines and documentation
Salary and Benefits
Although the exact compensation is not disclosed, the typical salary for entry-level pharmacovigilance roles in Bangalore ranges between:
โน3.5 LPA โ โน6 LPA
Additional benefits may include:
- Exposure to global pharmacovigilance operations
- Experience with clinical safety reporting systems
- Opportunity to work in international CRO projects
- Skill development in MedDRA coding and AE case processing
- Networking with clinical safety and regulatory teams
Why This Role is Valuable for Pharmacovigilance Careers
A Safety Science Analyst role is one of the best entry points into drug safety and pharmacovigilance careers.
Professionals gain hands-on experience in:
- ICSR case processing
- Adverse event data management
- MedDRA coding
- Regulatory safety reporting
- Global clinical safety operations
These skills are highly valued across CROs, pharmaceutical companies, and regulatory consulting firms.
How to Apply
