Fortrea is hiring Safety Science Analysts for its Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance operations in Pune. This opportunity is ideal for freshers and candidates with up to 1 year of pharmacovigilance or safety experience who want to build a career in drug safety, adverse event reporting, and regulatory compliance.
The Safety Science Analyst role focuses on processing adverse event reports, safety case management, MedDRA coding, and regulatory submissions. Candidates with healthcare professional degrees such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, BAMS, BDS, BHMS, or Nursing are eligible.
This is a 6-month contract role with hands-on exposure to clinical safety operations and pharmacovigilance processes within global clinical development programs.
Job Details
Position: Safety Science Analyst
Company: Fortrea
Location: Pune, India
Employment Type: Full-time (6 Month Contract)
Experience: 0โ1 Year
Department: Pharmacovigilance / Clinical Safety
Key Responsibilities
The Safety Science Analyst will support pharmacovigilance operations and adverse event management processes including:
- Perform case intake and triage of incoming safety reports from clinical trials and post-marketing sources
- Process adverse event cases according to pharmacovigilance procedures
- Perform data entry of safety data into adverse event tracking systems
- Write patient narratives and code events using MedDRA terminology
- Conduct listedness assessments against product labels
- Generate queries for missing or inconsistent safety information
- Submit expedited SAE reports to regulatory authorities and clients
- Assist with periodic safety reports and regulatory submissions
- Support database reconciliation activities for safety systems
- Maintain documentation according to SOPs, WIs, and Quality Management System requirements
- Assist with archiving safety case documentation and regulatory files
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with pharmacovigilance regulations
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold one of the following healthcare professional degrees:
- B.Pharm
- M.Pharm
- Pharm.D
- BAMS
- BDS
- BHMS
- Nursing Degree
Required Skills
Applicants should possess:
- Strong attention to detail
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle clinical safety data and documentation
- Familiarity with MS Office tools
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong numerical and proofreading skills
Knowledge of pharmacovigilance processes, MedDRA coding, or adverse event reporting will be an advantage.
Salary & Benefits
Typical salary for Safety Science Analyst roles in India ranges between:
โน3.5 LPA โ โน6 LPA (Estimated)
Additional benefits may include:
- Exposure to global pharmacovigilance operations
- Hands-on experience with clinical safety databases
- Opportunity to work with international clinical development teams
- Professional growth in drug safety and regulatory affairs
Why This Job is Important
The Safety Science Analyst position plays a critical role in ensuring drug safety monitoring and regulatory compliance. Pharmacovigilance professionals help detect and manage adverse drug reactions, contributing to patient safety and global regulatory standards.
This role provides an excellent entry point into careers such as:
- Drug Safety Associate
- Pharmacovigilance Scientist
- Clinical Safety Specialist
- Aggregate Reports Analyst
- Regulatory Safety Specialist
How to Apply
