Cognizant is hiring a Team Lead – Pharmacovigilance (TL-PV) in Pune for experienced professionals with 6–9 years in pharmacovigilance, PV case processing, and safety operations. This is a hybrid role with rotational shifts, ideal for candidates looking to grow into leadership roles within drug safety and pharma R&D.
This opportunity is highly relevant for professionals targeting pharmacovigilance jobs in Pune, PV team lead roles, drug safety leadership careers, and pharma R&D operations jobs in India.
Job Overview
- Role: Team Lead – Pharmacovigilance
- Location: Pune, India
- Experience: 6–9 years
- Work Model: Hybrid
- Department: Pharma R&D / Safety Operations
Key Responsibilities
- Lead pharmacovigilance activities ensuring regulatory compliance
- Manage PV case processing workflows and quality checks
- Analyze safety data using MS Excel and reporting tools
- Monitor adverse events (AEs) and identify safety signals
- Coordinate with global cross-functional teams
- Ensure timely submission of regulatory safety reports
- Conduct audits and ensure SOP adherence
- Train and mentor junior PV associates
- Develop risk management and safety monitoring plans
- Drive continuous improvement in PV operations
Required Qualifications
- Strong experience in Pharma Research & Development (R&D)
- Hands-on expertise in pharmacovigilance and safety operations
- Proficiency in MS Excel (data analysis & reporting)
- Experience in PV case processing
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work in rotational shifts (hybrid model)
Preferred Certification:
- Certified Pharmacovigilance Professional (CPP)
Salary & Benefits (Estimated)
- Salary Range: ₹10,00,000 – ₹16,00,000 per annum
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Global exposure in drug safety operations
- Career growth into PV management roles
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Why This Role is Valuable
This Cognizant pharmacovigilance job is ideal for professionals aiming to transition into team leadership roles in drug safety. With exposure to global safety systems and regulatory frameworks, it strengthens long-term careers in clinical research, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory affairs.