Patient Safety Associate for Pharmacy Graduates – Hyderabad

Parexel hiring Patient Safety Associate in Hyderabad for Pharmacy and Life Science graduates. Apply by November 20, 2025.

Parexel is recruiting for the Patient Safety Associate I role in Hyderabad. This position is designed for candidates who want to enter pharmacovigilance and clinical safety operations. The work is structured, compliance-driven, and offers consistent exposure to global safety reporting, case reviews, and medical monitoring processes. It’s a solid pathway for graduates aiming for careers in drug safety, regulatory documentation, and clinical development support.

Company Overview

Parexel is a global contract research organization supporting drug development across clinical trials, regulatory affairs, safety operations, and real-world evidence. The organization partners with leading pharma and biotech companies worldwide. Teams at Parexel contribute directly to the evaluation and safety monitoring of new therapies. The company operates with strict quality systems, transparent governance, and a patient-first approach.

Job Role & Responsibilities

The Patient Safety Associate I supports pharmacovigilance activities for both clinical trial and post-marketing programs. The role involves case intake, documentation, data entry, compliance tracking, and coordination with medical monitors.

Key Responsibilities

Support development of project-specific safety workflows, templates, and documentation.
Assist with safety database setup and user acceptance testing.
Triage incoming adverse event reports for completeness and accuracy.
Perform electronic documentation and quality verification of safety data.
Enter case information into safety systems and maintain tracking logs.
Request follow-up information and manage open queries.
Code medical terms using approved product and medical dictionaries.
Write case narratives with accurate medical and clinical summaries.
Maintain project files, case folders, and master documentation.
Support Safety Service Project Leaders and senior drug safety staff.
Participate in investigator meetings and client discussions as needed.
Conduct literature searches for new safety signals or reportable cases.
Prepare for audits and assist in post-audit documentation.
Delegate tasks to Drug Safety Assistants where appropriate.
Assist with expedited reporting procedures and regulatory submissions.
Support global reporting to health authorities, ethics committees, and investigator sites.
Submit safety reports through the International Safety Information System (ISIS).
Track site reporting performance and monitor compliance metrics.
Assist with SUSAR unblinding under guidance from safety physicians.

Skills Required

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Ability to perform database and literature searches.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Good organizational and time-management habits.
Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team.
Proficiency with computer applications and documentation tools.

Eligibility / Qualifications

Required Education

Postgraduate in Pharmacy
Postgraduate in Pharmacovigilance
Postgraduate in Clinical Research
Bachelor in Dentistry (BDS)

Experience

Freshers can apply. Prior exposure to healthcare, drug safety, or clinical research is an advantage.

Location & Salary

Location: Hyderabad, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: November 20, 2025
Salary details are not disclosed but typically follow CRO industry standards for safety operations.