ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, is hiring for the position of Pharmacovigilance Assistant II in Chennai, India. The opportunity is suitable for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field and previous experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety.
The selected candidate will be responsible for adverse event reporting, safety data processing, pharmacovigilance database management, periodic safety reports, and regulatory compliance for clinical trials and marketed products.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | ICON |
| Job Role | Pharmacovigilance Assistant II |
| Job ID | JR161970 |
| Location | Chennai, India |
| Work Mode | Office With Flex |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Related Field |
| Experience | Previous Pharmacovigilance or Drug Safety Experience |
| Industry | Clinical Research / Pharmacovigilance |
| Posted | Today |
Job Responsibilities
Selected candidates will be responsible for the following activities:
- Oversee the collection, processing, and timely reporting of adverse event reports in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Perform accurate data entry and maintain pharmacovigilance databases.
- Review safety reports for consistency, accuracy, and completeness.
- Assist in preparing periodic safety reports, including risk-benefit analyses, for regulatory submissions and sponsors.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve queries related to safety data and pharmacovigilance activities.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of pharmacovigilance activities and safety reports.
- Support audit and inspection readiness.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and reporting timelines.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Candidates interested in the ICON Pharmacovigilance Assistant II vacancy should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field.
- Previous experience in Pharmacovigilance or Drug Safety.
- Sound understanding of regulatory requirements and safety reporting processes.
- Ability to manage complex datasets and safety reports.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical research environment.
- Legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Required Skills
- Pharmacovigilance (PV)
- Drug Safety
- Adverse Event Reporting
- Safety Data Collection and Processing
- Pharmacovigilance Database Management
- Periodic Safety Reports
- Risk-Benefit Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical Trial Safety Reporting
- Audit and Inspection Readiness
- Safety Documentation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Cross-functional Team Collaboration
- Data Accuracy and Quality Review
Benefits Offered
ICON offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support employee health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, where applicable.
- Retirement and pension plans.
- Life assurance and disability coverage.
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources.
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways.
Benefits may vary depending on the role and location.
