IQVIA is inviting applications for the position of Operations Coordinator 1 in Kolkata and Kochi. This is an excellent opportunity for B.Pharm and M.Pharm graduates looking to start or grow their career in pharmacovigilance, lifecycle safety, drug safety case processing, and ICSR management.
With increasing demand for Lifecycle Safety data processing and adverse event (AE) management, this IQVIA job opening offers exposure to global safety reporting standards, regulatory compliance, and clinical safety operations.
📌 Job Overview – Operations Coordinator 1 (IQVIA)
- Company: IQVIA
- Role: Operations Coordinator 1
- Location: Kolkata, Kochi
- Industry: Clinical Research / Contract Research Organization (CRO)
- Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
- Experience: 0 Years (Freshers Eligible)
- Openings: 10
This role focuses on Lifecycle Safety data tracking, adverse event processing, safety report coordination, and administrative workflow management within pharmacovigilance operations.
🔬 Key Responsibilities
The Operations Coordinator 1 will:
- Assist in processing Adverse Events (AE) and endpoint data
- Track ICSR case timelines and submission deadlines
- Support drug safety case management workflows
- Distribute safety data to project personnel
- Prepare and review lifecycle safety documentation
- Coordinate submission of safety reports to regulatory authorities
- Maintain and archive project files and case folders
- Assist in Argus database entry and validation activities
- Perform quality control (QC) checks for safety data
- Generate safety listings and lifecycle safety reports
- Support regulatory dossier preparation
- Participate in process improvement initiatives
Candidates will gain hands-on exposure to ICSR processing, MedDRA coding workflows, regulatory timelines, safety database systems, and global pharmacovigilance standards.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
- B.Pharm (Any Specialization)
- M.Pharm (Any Specialization)
Preferred Skills:
- Drug Safety
- Lifecycle Safety
- ICSR Case Processing
- Argus Safety Database (preferred but not mandatory)
- Knowledge of adverse event reporting
- Regulatory submission timelines
Freshers with pharmacovigilance training or certification will have an added advantage.
💼 Why Join IQVIA?
IQVIA is one of the world’s leading CRO and healthcare analytics companies, operating in more than 100 countries with 86,000+ employees.
Benefits:
- Global exposure in pharmacovigilance operations
- Structured training and mentoring
- Opportunity to work on international safety projects
- Career growth in drug safety & regulatory operations
- Stable corporate environment
IQVIA has been featured in FORTUNE’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2023, reflecting its industry leadership.
💰 Salary Estimate (Industry Benchmark)
For freshers in pharmacovigilance operations:
- Estimated Salary Range: ₹2.8 – ₹4.2 LPA (INR)
(Based on CRO entry-level drug safety roles in Kolkata/Kochi)
Actual compensation may vary based on company policy and candidate profile.
📩 How to Apply
