Pharmacovigilance Services Sr Analyst
About the Role
Company Overview
Accenture is a globally recognized service company offering solutions in technology, consulting, and operations. The company operates in more than 120 nations across the globe and serves clients from different industries, including life sciences and healthcare.
The contribution made by the company in life sciences involves supporting safety and pharmacovigilance regarding the analysis of safety data. The procedure helps keep the drugs safe throughout their lifecycle after being launched in the market.
The organization uses a blend of structured process with technology and hence employees can deal with huge amounts of data without errors. The company needs employees to follow given guidelines and cooperate and also increase their knowledge of the sector.
Learning and development is another aspect that the company emphasises. When new employees join the company, they get a chance to learn about pharmacovigilance.
Job Description
Pharmacovigilance Services Sr. Analyst job includes management of drug safety information, where adverse events are recorded and analysed before reporting. The position deals with management of Individual Case Safety Report (ICSRs) from end to end according to the processes and regulations that exist worldwide.
This job requires a combination of independent and collaborative work style. Most of the time the person will have to manage their assigned work independently and collaborate with colleagues and sometimes even with clients or management. Sometimes the task will be routine and sometimes they will require some level of analysis or problem-solving.
In addition, as a senior analyst, there will be chances to manage small batches of work or help junior analysts when necessary. In addition, the decisions that this person takes might influence not only the deliverable, but even the deliverables of the entire team as well. The role exists within the larger Life Sciences R&D department.
Key Responsibilities
Case Processing and Safety Data Management
Handle complete processing of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)
Identify and enter cases and data into safety databases
MedDRA code cases accurately based on information at hand
Process cases according to client specifications and international regulations
Submit cases to the appropriate agencies in time
Get back to missing or incomplete information if necessary
Analysis of Case Data
Analyse case data, including some complicated ones.
Find any discrepancies and follow up accordingly.
Resolve problems individually but seek help where needed.
Make sure that everything is accurate and complete before completing deliverables.
Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate and communicate with colleagues on a daily basis.
Communicate with peers for coordination, smooth workflow and consistency.
Communicate occasionally with clients and internal parties as well.
Cooperate with R&D, Regulatory and Clinical Teams.
Work Management and Ownership
Manage daily tasks with minimal supervision
Take responsibility for meeting deadlines and maintaining quality
Ensure that personal work output aligns with overall team goals
Support small work streams or guide junior team members when needed
Compliance and Quality
Adhere to all relevant guidelines for pharmacovigilance
Comply with international safety standards and company procedures
Document appropriately and be audit-ready
Conduct quality control prior to submission
Operational Responsibilities
Complete assigned work within agreed timelines
Maintain proper records and documentation for all activities
Provide updates on progress when required
Be open to working in rotational shifts as per project needs
Qualifications and Skills
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in:
Pharmacy
Life Sciences
Master's in Pharmacy
Experience
4-8 yrs experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety
Exposure to case processing or safety data handling will be helpful
Skills and Competencies
English Language Proficiency
Knowledge of the Pharmacovigilance process and ICSR life cycle
Knowledge of MedDRA Coding and Safety Databases
Ability to work autonomously on regular activities
High degree of accuracy while reviewing information
Able to operate in high-pressure environments
Adaptability in face of changes in job responsibilities
Good team-working skills
Simple and clear communicator
Practical problem-solver
Salary and Benefits
This position's pay will be in accordance with company norms. The salary for this post is INR 11 LPA. Negotiations can be done based on experience and skills. The specifics of additional perks, and other payments will be clarified at the time of recruitment.
Work Environment
The typical tasks associated with this position are usually performed in a process-oriented environment where accuracy is of high importance.
The work in this position may require the employee to rotate shifts in accordance with the projects' requirements.
Individuals who join this team will be dealing with the global safety data, thus becoming familiar with different countries' processes and standards. With experience, this job can provide one with a good basis in pharmacovigilance and lead to more advanced positions in the future.
The company operates under the Equal Employment Opportunity principles.
Significance of This Position
Although the position is very much “under the radar,” it does make a huge difference in the matter of patient safety. Each case that is taken up adds to the knowledge about how drugs act when used by patients in their day-to-day lives.
Career Growth and Progression
This is a great place to begin in learning about drug safety and pharmacovigilance. With experience, one may even go on to deal with tougher cases, take up reviewing work, mentor others, or manage a team of people. The other way forward is to work with regulatory/clinical functions in the R&D division.
How to Apply
If you’re a medical or science professional and wants your work to touch real patients’ lives, this is your moment. Accenture looking for partners in science.
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