IQVIA has announced recruitment for the Operations Specialist-1 – Japanese role in Pune, Maharashtra. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Healthcare, or Allied Science background who are interested in Pharmacovigilance (PV), Drug Safety, and Safety Case Processing. The role involves reviewing and processing adverse event reports, maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting global pharmacovigilance operations while utilizing Japanese language skills.

If you are looking for IQVIA Pharmacovigilance Jobs 2026, Drug Safety Associate Jobs, or Japanese Language Healthcare Jobs in India, this opportunity could be an ideal career move.

Job Details

About IQVIA

IQVIA is one of the world’s leading providers of clinical research services, healthcare intelligence, commercial insights, and pharmacovigilance solutions. The company partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare organizations worldwide to accelerate drug development while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Processing Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)
• Reviewing and assessing pharmacovigilance safety data
• Collecting and tracking Adverse Events (AEs)
• Determining initial and follow-up case status
• Performing safety database entry
• Coding adverse events and medicinal products
• Writing accurate medical narratives
• Performing literature surveillance activities
• Maintaining productivity and quality metrics
• Ensuring compliance with project SOPs and regulatory guidelines
• Coordinating with project management, clinical operations, and data management teams
• Communicating with investigators, healthcare professionals, and clients
• Supporting medical review of non-serious AEs and ADRs when required
• Mentoring new team members when assigned
• Participating in departmental initiatives and continuous improvement programs

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Biotechnology, Nursing, or related scientific discipline
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology
• Understanding of Pharmacovigilance processes
• Knowledge of safety databases
• Familiarity with global regulatory requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and within global teams
• Flexibility to work in rotational shifts
• Japanese language proficiency suitable for business communication

Preferred Skills

Candidates with the following skills will have an advantage:

• Pharmacovigilance Case Processing
• Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSR)
• MedDRA Coding
• Drug Safety Operations
• Medical Narrative Writing
• Literature Screening
• Microsoft Office
• Quality Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Clinical Research Knowledge
• Japanese Language Communication

Why Join IQVIA?

Working with IQVIA offers several advantages:

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in clinical research
• International pharmacovigilance exposure
• Career growth in Drug Safety and Clinical Research
• Structured learning and development programs
• Collaborative global work environment
• Exposure to multinational pharmaceutical clients
• Competitive salary and employee benefits
• Strong quality-driven work culture

Salary (Expected)

Based on similar IQVIA Pharmacovigilance positions in India, the estimated salary range is:

₹5,50,000 – ₹9,00,000 per annum (CTC)

Actual compensation depends on qualifications, Japanese language proficiency, experience, and interview performance.

How to Apply

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