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Looking to grow a career in Pharmacovigilance with a global leader? AstraZeneca is hiring a Japan Local Case Advisor for its GBS Patient Safety team in Bangalore, India. This role supports Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) for Japan, ensuring high-quality case intake and regulatory compliance.
If you have life science qualifications, PV experience, and Japanese language proficiency, this could be an ideal next step to strengthen your career in the rare disease and drug safety domain.
📌 Key Responsibilities
- Manage local safety case intake — accept, validate & assess ICSRs
- Conduct quality checks and follow-ups with internal stakeholders
- Perform accurate data entry in safety databases (Japan & foreign cases)
- Support audit/inspection readiness and CAPA implementation
- Ensure compliance with Japanese AE reporting regulations
- Collaborate cross-functionally for regulatory-required data clarity
- Contribute to Quality Management System (QMS) initiatives
- Handle confidential/PII data responsibly
- Perform peer review & project-specific PV tasks
🎓 Eligibility & Required Skills
Essential
- Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent
- Japanese language proficiency
- N2+ for speaking/writing/listening
- N3–N1 for reading Kanji (medical terminology)
- English proficiency (CEFR A2)
- 0 –2 years experience in safety database data entry
- High attention to detail, problem-solving & communications skills
- Knowledge of ICSR processes
Desirable
- Degree in Pharmacy / Medical / Science
- Pharmacovigilance & ARGUS database experience
- Knowledge of MedDRA, WHO-DD, GVP, GCP
- Experience with multinational teams
- Project management exposure
💼 Why Work at AstraZeneca?
- Contribute to patient safety & life-changing medicines
- Fast-paced & collaborative environment
- Onsite exposure — 3 days/week office working
- Career growth through global PV projects
📍 Location
Bangalore, India (Japan time-zone support expected)
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💰 Salary (Estimated Industry Range)
INR 6 – 10 LPA (based on similar PV roles and experience)
📝 How to Apply
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