Fortrea Hiring: Senior Safety Science Specialist – Life Sciences | Pune

Senior Safety Science Specialist at Fortrea – Pune | Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences | 2+ Years of Experience

Looking to elevate your career in clinical safety? Fortrea invites applications for the Senior Safety Science Specialist role at its Pune location. This full-time position is ideal for professionals with 2+ years of safety experience or equivalent experience in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Clinical Data domains.

Apply now to become a core part of Fortrea’s mission to advance health through clinical research excellence.

Join Fortrea as a Senior Safety Science Specialist – Pune Location

Fortrea, a leading global CRO, is hiring a Senior Safety Science Specialist to support critical safety and pharmacovigilance operations. Based in Pune, this full-time position involves processing adverse event reports, contributing to clinical trial safety, and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.

This is a high-impact role in a rapidly growing organization that values accuracy, quality, and cross-functional collaboration.

About Fortrea

Fortrea is at the forefront of clinical development, offering end-to-end solutions to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. With a strong emphasis on patient safety, compliance, and scientific rigor, Fortrea operates globally, providing clinical trial support and data-driven insights that contribute to safe and effective treatments.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Safety & Adverse Event Management

• Process spontaneous and clinical trial adverse event reports
• Ensure accurate data entry and tracking of safety data in internal systems
• Review, write, and submit serious adverse event (SAE) reports to regulatory bodies
• Write patient narratives and apply MedDRA coding
• Perform listedness assessments for marketed products

Documentation & Quality Oversight

• Maintain adverse event tracking systems and project files
• Participate in quality reviews and database reconciliations
• Assist with creation of Safety Management Plans (SMPs) and Reconciliation Plans
• Support periodic safety reports like DSURs, PSURs, and Annual IND reports

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Collaborate with data management, clinical, and regulatory teams
• Provide training and mentorship to junior team members
• Participate in audits and inspections, contribute to CAPA planning
• Engage in safety signal detection and trend analysis

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Non-degree + 4–5 years of experience
  • Associate degree + 3–4 years
  • Bachelor’s (BS/BA) + 2–3 years
  • Master’s (MS/MA) + 2 years
  • PharmD + 2 years (including fellowship/residency)
  • Preferred fields: Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Sciences, Life Sciences
• Experience:
  • Proven track record in safety case processing, MedDRA coding, and SAE submissions
  • Familiarity with GCP, ICH guidelines, and global safety regulations
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety databases

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• Location: Pune, Maharashtra
• Type: Full-time
• Travel: Up to 5%, based on project needs

Why Join Fortrea?

• Opportunity to work on global safety projects
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Growth opportunities within a leading CRO
• Competitive salary and benefits

Call to Action

Apply now through the official Fortrea Careers portal:
https://fortrea.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Fortrea/job/Pune/Senior-Safety-Science-Specialist_252177

Submit your updated resume and highlight relevant safety and pharmacovigilance experience.

Quick Overview Table

Company Name	Fortrea
Current Vacancies	Senior Safety Science Specialist
Required Education	BS/BA, MS/MA, PharmD, Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy
Experience Required	2+ Years in Safety/Clinical Data Functions
Location	Pune, Maharashtra, India

Apply for Senior Safety Science Specialist role at Fortrea, Pune. Ideal for Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Nursing graduates with 2+ years of pharmacovigilance experience.