If you’re targeting pharmacovigilance jobs in India, especially post-marketing case processing roles, this opportunity at ICON plc is highly relevant. ICON is a leading global CRO known for clinical research, drug safety, and regulatory excellence.
This Pharmacovigilance Associate job in Chennai focuses on post-marketing surveillance (PMS), making it ideal for professionals with hands-on ICSR case processing experience and strong knowledge of MedDRA, WHO-DD, and global PV regulations.
๐ Job Overview
- Role: Pharmacovigilance Associate
- Location: Chennai, India (Office with Flex)
- Experience: 2+ years
- Industry: Clinical Research / Pharmacovigilance
- Deadline: April 2, 2026
๐ง Key Responsibilities
This pharmacovigilance case processing job involves end-to-end safety operations:
- Perform ICSR case processing (post-marketing cases)
- Manage safety inbox, triage, and case book-in
- Enter case data and write medical narratives
- Conduct MedDRA coding and WHO-DD drug coding
- Evaluate seriousness, expectedness, and causality
- Apply labeling and QC checks
- Process literature cases and reconciliation activities
- Support aggregate reporting (PSUR/DSUR basics)
- Generate queries and follow-up for missing data
- Ensure compliance with global PV regulations and SOPs
- Mentor junior team members and support audits
๐ Qualifications & Skills
โ๏ธ Educational Requirements
- B.Pharm / M.Pharm / Pharm.D
- BDS / BSc Nursing / MSc Nursing
- BAMS / BHMS
โ๏ธ Experience Required
- Minimum 2 years in pharmacovigilance
- Strong exposure to post-marketing case processing
โ๏ธ Core Skills
- ICSR lifecycle (triage โ data entry โ QC โ submission)
- MedDRA & WHO-DD coding
- Knowledge of SDEA, SLA/KPI metrics
- Literature monitoring (MLM/EMA)
- Strong communication & analytical ability
๐ฐ Salary (Estimated)
- โน4.5 LPA โ โน8 LPA (based on experience & market benchmarks)
๐ Benefits at ICON
- Competitive salary & annual increments
- Health insurance coverage
- Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)
- Work-life balance & flexible work model
- Retirement planning benefits
- Learning & development opportunities in drug safety and PV
๐ Why This Role Matters
This is a high-impact pharmacovigilance associate job where you directly contribute to patient safety by ensuring adverse event reporting compliance. With growing demand in post-marketing surveillance jobs, this role strengthens your profile for future positions like:
- Senior PV Associate
- Drug Safety Scientist
- Aggregate Report Writer (PSUR/PADER)
๐ฉ How to Apply
