Urgent ICON Hiring Pharmacovigilance Supervisor

Urgent ICON Hiring Pharmacovigilance Supervisor | Drug Safety Career

ICON plc is hiring experienced Pharmacovigilance professionals for the position of Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance in Chennai. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with extensive experience in drug safety, pharmacovigilance operations, adverse event reporting, regulatory compliance, and safety surveillance within clinical trials and post-marketing environments.

Professionals looking to advance their careers in pharmacovigilance, drug safety management, clinical safety operations, regulatory reporting, and patient safety can explore this leadership opportunity with one of the world’s leading clinical research organizations.

Company Overview

ICON plc is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization that provides outsourced development and commercialization services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and government organizations worldwide.

The company supports global clinical development programs and offers expertise across clinical research, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, data management, and healthcare consulting. With operations across multiple countries, ICON continues to play a significant role in advancing innovative healthcare solutions and improving patient outcomes.

Job Role & Responsibilities

Pharmacovigilance Operations Management

• Supervise day-to-day pharmacovigilance and drug safety reporting activities.
• Ensure timely processing and reporting of adverse events.
• Monitor safety operations to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Support high-quality safety surveillance processes.
• Manage safety reporting deliverables and timelines.

Regulatory Safety Reporting

• Ensure accurate submission of safety reports to regulatory authorities.
• Maintain compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations.
• Oversee safety submission workflows.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Ensure adherence to internal SOPs and industry guidelines.

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and mentor pharmacovigilance team members.
• Provide training on safety reporting processes and compliance requirements.
• Support performance management and team development initiatives.
• Promote best practices across safety operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Clinical Operations teams.
• Work closely with Regulatory Affairs departments.
• Coordinate with sponsors and project stakeholders.
• Support process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.

Quality & Compliance Management

• Ensure quality and accuracy of safety case processing.
• Review pharmacovigilance documentation and reports.
• Support CAPA implementation and compliance activities.
• Maintain inspection readiness and quality standards.

Eligibility / Qualifications

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in:

• Pharmacy
• Life Sciences
• Healthcare Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Clinical Research
• Allied Health Sciences

Eligible Courses

B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm D, B.Sc Life Sciences, M.Sc Life Sciences, B.Sc Biotechnology, M.Sc Biotechnology, B.Sc Microbiology, M.Sc Microbiology, B.Sc Biochemistry, M.Sc Biochemistry, Clinical Research, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, and related healthcare disciplines.

Experience Required

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance or Drug Safety.
• Experience in clinical trials and/or post-marketing safety surveillance.
• Prior team management or supervisory experience is required.

Required Skills

Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety

• Pharmacovigilance Operations
• Drug Safety Surveillance
• Adverse Event Reporting
• Safety Case Processing
• Aggregate Reporting
• Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

• Global Pharmacovigilance Regulations
• ICH Guidelines
• GVP Compliance
• Regulatory Reporting
• Safety Submission Management
• Audit Readiness

Leadership Skills

• Team Management
• People Leadership
• Training & Mentoring
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Project Coordination

Technical Skills

• Pharmacovigilance Databases
• Safety Reporting Systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Clinical Safety Platforms
• Workflow Management Tools

Location & Salary

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Work Model: Hybrid

Salary: ₹14 LPA – ₹24 LPA (Approximate Industry Standard Based on Experience, Team Leadership Exposure, and Drug Safety Expertise)

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply through the official ICON Careers portal.

Apply Here: https://careers.iconplc.com/job/supervisor-pharmacovigilance-in-india-chennai-jid-48507

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What qualification is required for the Pharmacovigilance Supervisor role?

Candidates with Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Nursing, and related healthcare qualifications are eligible.

2. How much experience is required?

Applicants should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance or Drug Safety.

3. Is team management experience necessary?

Yes. Candidates should possess team leadership or supervisory experience in pharmacovigilance operations.

4. What are the primary responsibilities of this role?

The role involves supervising safety reporting operations, managing pharmacovigilance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading drug safety teams.

5. Is this a clinical trials-focused position?

The role supports both clinical trial safety monitoring and post-marketing pharmacovigilance activities.

6. Where is the job located?

The position is based in Chennai and follows a hybrid work model.

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Job Summary

Category	Details
Company	ICON plc
Department Vacancies	Supervisor, Pharmacovigilance
Qualification	B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm D, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Nursing
Experience	8+ Years in Pharmacovigilance or Drug Safety
Location	Chennai

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