Takeda is inviting applications for the Senior Principal Pharmacovigilance Scientist position in its Research and Development division in Bengaluru, India. This full-time role focuses on pharmacovigilance strategy, product safety, regulatory compliance, signal detection, and safety assessments.
The selected professional will manage complex pharmacovigilance projects, lead safety reporting activities, engage with stakeholders and regulatory authorities, and mentor junior staff. The role also involves developing risk management strategies and ensuring that safety practices align with applicable regulatory requirements.
Takeda Recruitment 2026: Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Takeda |
| Job Title | Senior Principal Pharmacovigilance Scientist |
| Job Requisition ID | R0190052 |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Department | Research and Development |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Worker Type | Employee |
| Employment Sub-Type | Regular |
| Functional Area | Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety |
Position
Senior Principal Pharmacovigilance Scientist
The role involves providing expert-level pharmacovigilance support, developing strategic safety initiatives, managing complex safety issues, and leading teams and projects with considerable autonomy.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage large pharmacovigilance projects and processes with limited oversight.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies for complex safety situations.
- Lead the preparation and review of detailed safety reports.
- Conduct signal detection and safety assessments independently.
- Engage with stakeholders and regulatory authorities, providing expert advice.
- Lead, mentor, and support junior staff.
- Deliver training on pharmacovigilance practices to strengthen team capabilities.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable safety regulations and guidelines.
- Analyze safety data and communicate complex findings clearly to different audiences.
- Contribute to clinical development activities, including the strategic planning and execution of clinical trials.
- Develop innovative solutions to complex problems and contribute to new concepts and standards.
- Advise management and act as an external spokesperson on major matters within the role’s scope.
Eligibility and Qualifications
Candidates should have expertise aligned with the senior-level responsibilities of this position, including:
- Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacovigilance and product safety.
- Experience managing complex risk management situations.
- Expertise in safety reporting, signal detection, and safety assessments.
- Understanding of regulatory compliance and safety guidelines.
- Experience in clinical development and clinical trial planning and execution.
- Ability to lead projects, advise stakeholders, and mentor junior professionals.
Required Skills
- Pharmacovigilance strategy and safety management.
- Risk management for complex safety issues.
- Signal detection and safety assessment.
- Safety report preparation and review.
- Regulatory compliance and interpretation of safety guidelines.
- Clinical development and clinical trial execution.
- Stakeholder and regulatory authority engagement.
- Team leadership, mentoring, and training.
- Safety data analysis and clear scientific communication.
- Independent decision-making in high-stakes situations.
- Problem-solving and development of innovative solutions.
How to Apply
