Syneos Health is inviting expressions of interest for the Safety & PV Specialist (Japanese Language) position in its Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety operations. The role focuses on translating Japanese and English safety documents, reviewing medical terminology, supporting Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), and assisting with safety data from Japanese sources.
Candidates with JLPT N3, N2, or N1 certification and a bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply. Graduates from any academic stream can apply, while candidates with backgrounds in pharmacy, life sciences, healthcare, and pharmacovigilance are preferred.
Important: This posting is intended for a potential upcoming opportunity, not a currently active vacancy. Applicants who express interest may be added to the company’s talent pipeline for consideration when the role becomes available.
Job Details
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Syneos Health |
| Job Title | Safety & PV Specialist (Japanese Language) |
| Job Requisition ID | 25113777 |
| Job Category | Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Work Mode | Office-based |
| Job Locations | Gurugram, Pune, Hyderabad, Remote |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any stream |
| Mandatory Certification | JLPT N3, N2, or N1 |
| Experience Preference | Translation, localization, PV, drug safety, or pharmaceutical industry experience |
| Opportunity Status | Talent pipeline for a potential upcoming role |
Position: Safety & PV Specialist (Japanese Language)
The selected candidate will support pharmacovigilance activities by translating and reviewing medical and safety-related documents between Japanese and English. The position involves working with safety reports, medical records, regulatory documents, and literature sources while maintaining translation quality and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate safety, medical, and regulatory documents between Japanese and English.
- Support the translation of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs), patient narratives, medical records, literature articles, and safety-related correspondence.
- Review translations for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with quality standards.
- Assist pharmacovigilance teams with medical terminology and safety information interpretation.
- Support literature screening and translation of relevant safety data from Japanese sources.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders to support communication and timely project delivery.
- Maintain translation glossaries, terminology databases, and quality review processes.
- Protect confidential medical information and follow applicable compliance requirements.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- JLPT N3, N2, or N1 certification is mandatory.
- A bachelor’s degree is required.
- Graduates from any academic stream are eligible to apply.
The following educational backgrounds are preferred:
- B.Pharm / M.Pharm
- Pharm.D
- Life Sciences
- Nursing
- Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Other related scientific disciplines
Relevant experience in translation, localization, language support, pharmacovigilance, drug safety, life sciences, or the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
Required Skills
Candidates should have:
- Strong written and spoken Japanese proficiency.
- Strong written and spoken English proficiency.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and safety documentation.
- Attention to detail and commitment to translation quality.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of ICSRs, adverse event reporting, and MedDRA is an added advantage.
