Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s leading global IT and life sciences service providers, is conducting a Walk-In Drive in Pune on 23 November 2025 for experienced Pharmacovigilance professionals. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a strong pharma background and hands-on PV experience who wish to make their mark in the ever-evolving life sciences domain.
If you have 1–4 years of experience in pharmacovigilance and aspire to work with a global leader, this is your chance to join TCS Life Sciences and contribute to advancing healthcare safety and compliance.
🧪 Job Overview
- Role: Pharmacovigilance Specialist
- Job ID: 377692
- Company: Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS)
- Experience Required: 1–4 years
- Work Mode: On-site
- Location: Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Sahyadri Park, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi Phase 3, Pune – 411057
- Walk-In Date: Sunday, 23 November 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Contact Person: Vidyalakshmi Rawat
🧭 Key Responsibilities
- Perform pharmacovigilance case processing in compliance with global regulations.
- Evaluate, process, and document adverse event reports from clinical and post-marketing sources.
- Ensure timely and accurate data entry in safety databases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for safety review and reporting.
- Maintain quality standards and ensure regulatory compliance in PV workflows.
🎓 Eligibility & Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of full-time education (10 + 2 + 3).
- Pharma / Life Sciences background is mandatory (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, MSc, etc.).
- Freshers are not eligible.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
- Prior hands-on experience in pharmacovigilance is essential.
💼 Benefits of Working at TCS
- Opportunity to work with global pharmaceutical leaders.
- Continuous training and professional growth in life sciences.
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
- Competitive salary package and health benefits.
📝 Documents to Carry for the Walk-In
- Updated resume (hard copy)
- Aadhaar card and PAN card
- One passport-size photo
📍 Walk-In Venue Details
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., Sahyadri Park, Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi Phase 3, Pune – 411057
📅 Date: Sunday, 23 November 2025
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
⚡ How to Apply
Interested candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can attend the walk-in interview directly at the above venue.
💊 1. Core Pharmacovigilance Interview Questions
These test your understanding of drug safety, regulatory frameworks, and reporting processes:
🔹 Basic Concepts
- What is Pharmacovigilance (PV)?
- Why is Pharmacovigilance important in the pharmaceutical industry?
- What are Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) and Adverse Events (AE)?
- What’s the difference between serious and non-serious adverse events?
- Define Signal Detection in PV.
- What is the WHO Uppsala Monitoring Centre (UMC)?
- What is the purpose of ICSR (Individual Case Safety Report)?
🔹 Technical and Process-Related
- What are the sources of safety data for PV?
- What are spontaneous reports and clinical trial reports?
- What are the different phases of clinical trials and where does PV fit in?
- What is MedDRA coding?
- Explain the components of a Case Narrative.
- What are EudraVigilance and FAERS databases?
- What are Day 0 and timelines for reporting serious adverse events?
- What is aggregate reporting (PSUR / PBRER)?
🧠 2. Scenario-Based or Problem-Solving Questions
These assess your practical thinking and analytical ability:
- A patient reports a rash after taking a new antibiotic — how would you assess if it’s drug-related?
- You receive an incomplete ICSR — what steps would you take?
- How would you ensure data quality while entering safety information?
- How would you handle duplicate case entries in a database?
💻 3. Tools and Software Awareness
Even for freshers, basic awareness helps:
- Do you know any Pharmacovigilance software (e.g., Argus Safety, ArisG, Veeva Vault)?
- Have you worked with any clinical data systems or Microsoft Excel for data entry?
(Tip: Say you’re eager to learn these tools — TCS provides in-house training.)
👥 4. HR & Behavioral Questions
These test your personality, motivation, and communication:
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why do you want to work in Pharmacovigilance?
- Why do you want to join TCS?
- How do you handle repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy?
- Where do you see yourself in 3–5 years?
- Are you willing to work in rotational shifts?
- How do you manage deadlines under pressure?
🧾 5. Academic and General Knowledge Questions
They might link your academics to PV:
- Explain the mechanism of action of a drug you recently studied.
- What are the major routes of drug administration?
- What is the difference between generic and branded drugs?
- What is bioavailability?
- What is GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and ICH guidelines?
💬 Bonus Tips for Success
✅ Before the Interview:
- Revise basics from Pharmacology, Clinical Research, and Regulatory Affairs.
- Read about TCS Life Sciences division — know their services (PV, CDM, Regulatory).
- Dress formally and bring 2–3 copies of your resume.
✅ During the Interview:
- Be clear, confident, and concise.
- Don’t guess — if you don’t know, say you’ll be glad to learn it.
- Emphasize attention to detail and teamwork skills.
