Cognizant is hiring for the position of TM – Pharmacovigilance in Mumbai, India. The role focuses on end-to-end pharmacovigilance operations for global pharmaceutical clients, including safety case processing, quality oversight, regulatory compliance, and process improvement.
The position follows a hybrid work model and is listed under the Technology & Engineering job category.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Cognizant |
| Job Title | TM – Pharmacovigilance |
| Job ID | 00069806711 |
| Job Location | Mumbai, India |
| Work Model | Hybrid |
| Job Category | Technology & Engineering |
| Date Published | 06 November 2026 |
Positions
TM – Pharmacovigilance
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The selected professional will manage pharmacovigilance delivery, oversee safety operations, review complex safety cases, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with applicable global regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end pharmacovigilance operations, including case intake, evaluation, documentation, and closure.
- Ensure safety cases are processed within regulatory timelines.
- Coordinate with pharmaceutical R&D and safety operations teams to integrate safety data across clinical and post-marketing activities.
- Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency and quality.
- Monitor KPIs and quality metrics and prepare regular performance reports.
- Review complex safety cases and narratives for medical and scientific accuracy.
- Collaborate with medical reviewers, safety physicians, and data management teams to assess case seriousness, expectedness, and benefit-risk implications.
- Support audit and inspection readiness by maintaining documentation and following SOPs.
- Work with technology and data teams to optimize case-processing tools.
- Maintain stakeholder communication regarding project status, risks, deliverables, and timelines.
- Train and mentor junior pharmacovigilance professionals.
- Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulatory frameworks and client-specific requirements.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Graduate or postgraduate degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Medicine, or a related discipline.
- Substantial experience in pharmaceutical research and development.
- Proven exposure to pharmacovigilance case processing, including safety cases, narratives, and follow-up activities.
- Strong understanding of clinical and scientific information, drug development, investigational products, and patient safety.
- Ability to evaluate complex case information and identify inconsistencies.
- Understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulatory expectations.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment while maintaining secure handling of sensitive clinical and safety information.
Required Skills
- Pharmacovigilance case processing
- Drug safety operations
- Safety case review and narrative assessment
- Clinical research and pharmaceutical R&D knowledge
- Medical and scientific data interpretation
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality management and KPI monitoring
- Audit and inspection readiness
- Safety databases and MS Office tools
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Stakeholder management
- Team mentoring and coordination
Preferred Certifications
- Pharmacovigilance certification from DIA or equivalent.
- Advanced training in clinical research or drug safety
