Fortrea is inviting applications for the position of Safety Science Coordinator – 1 in Bangalore, India. This is an excellent opportunity for B.Pharm, PharmD, Nursing, Biological Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Life Sciences graduates looking to build a career in Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety, Clinical Safety, and Adverse Event Processing.
Candidates with 0โ2 years of pharmacovigilance or related clinical research experience are encouraged to apply. The role offers exposure to adverse event processing, regulatory reporting, safety databases, MedDRA coding, and global clinical safety operations.
Job Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Safety Science Coordinator – 1 |
| Company | Fortrea |
| Location | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Work Mode | Hybrid |
| Experience | 0โ2 Years |
| Department | Pharmacovigilance / Clinical Safety |
| Application Deadline | 6 August 2026 |
Key Responsibilities
As a Safety Science Coordinator, you will support global pharmacovigilance operations by:
- Process Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)
- Assist in Expedited Safety Report (ESR) processing
- Support Periodic Safety Report (PSR) preparation and submissions
- Maintain adverse event tracking systems
- Process Adverse Events (AE) and Serious Adverse Events (SAE)
- Perform safety data entry into pharmacovigilance databases
- Write accurate patient narratives
- Code adverse events using MedDRA
- Generate follow-up queries for missing safety information
- Submit safety reports to clients and regulatory authorities
- Support database reconciliation activities
- Maintain pharmacovigilance documentation and project files
- Perform quality review of processed safety cases
- Support safety file archiving
- Coordinate internal and external safety meetings
- Train and mentor junior team members
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, GVP guidelines, and regulatory requirements
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should possess one of the following qualifications:
- B.Pharm
- M.Pharm
- PharmD
- B.Sc Life Sciences
- M.Sc Life Sciences
- Nursing
- Biological Sciences
- Medical Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Related Life Science disciplines
Experience Required
Fortrea is looking for candidates with:
- 0โ2 years of Pharmacovigilance experience
- Fresh graduates with relevant internships may also be considered
- Experience in CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry is preferred
- Clinical Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, QA, or Clinical Monitoring experience is also considered relevant
Preferred Skills
Candidates should have knowledge of:
- Pharmacovigilance
- Drug Safety
- ICSR Processing
- AE & SAE Processing
- MedDRA Coding
- Patient Narrative Writing
- Safety Databases
- Regulatory Reporting
- Clinical Trial Safety
- Microsoft Office
- Good English communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Teamwork
Why Join Fortrea?
Working at Fortrea provides opportunities to:
- Build a global career in Pharmacovigilance
- Work on international clinical trials
- Gain exposure to regulatory submissions
- Learn global safety reporting requirements
- Work in a hybrid environment
- Collaborate with experienced drug safety professionals
- Receive structured learning and career development opportunities
How to Apply
