Pharmacovigilance Services Associate

Why This Role Matters
The Pharmacovigilance Services Associate plays an important role in ensuring the safety of pharmaceutical products by monitoring adverse drug reactions and maintaining accurate safety data. By supporting case processing and drug safety surveillance, the role helps protect patient health and ensures compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations.

Job Description
Accenture is hiring a Pharmacovigilance Services Associate for a full-time on-site role in Bengaluru. The role is part of the Life Sciences R&D vertical and focuses on pharmacovigilance and drug safety surveillance, including safety case processing, MedDRA coding, and management of Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) according to regulatory and client guidelines.

Key Features of the Role
• Position: Pharmacovigilance Services Associate
• Company: Accenture
• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Workplace Type: On-site
• Experience: 1–3 years
• Skill Area: Pharmacovigilance Operations – Drug Safety Surveillance

Responsibilities
• Perform case identification and intake of safety reports
• Enter and manage safety data in pharmacovigilance databases
• Code adverse events using MedDRA terminology
• Process Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) as per regulatory guidelines
• Conduct follow-up activities for serious and non-serious adverse events
• Ensure case submissions comply with client guidelines and global regulations
• Manage affiliate mailbox activities and reconcile safety reports
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to complete assigned pharmacovigilance tasks
• Solve routine operational issues using standard guidelines and procedures

Required Qualification
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)

Important Requirements
• 1–3 years of pharmacovigilance or drug safety experience
• Knowledge of pharmacovigilance operations and safety reporting processes
• Familiarity with MedDRA coding and safety databases
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in rotational shifts if required

What We Offer
• Opportunity to work with a global professional services company
• Exposure to pharmacovigilance and drug safety surveillance operations
• Experience supporting global biopharma clients
• Learning and development opportunities in life sciences and regulatory services
• Collaborative and technology-driven work environment

Experience and Skills
• Pharmacovigilance case processing and safety reporting
• MedDRA coding and adverse event analysis
• ICSR processing and regulatory submission support
• Safety database management and documentation
• Attention to detail and compliance with SOPs
• Communication and teamwork skills

Salary Insights
• Salary details are not specified in the job listing
• Compensation may vary depending on experience and company policies

Company Overview
Accenture is a global professional services company specializing in digital, cloud, and security solutions. The company operates in more than 120 countries and provides services in strategy, consulting, technology, and operations. Accenture supports industries such as healthcare, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals through advanced technology and operational services.

FAQs

1. What qualifications are required for this role?
   Candidates must have a B.Pharm or M.Pharm degree.

2. How much experience is required?
   The role requires 1–3 years of pharmacovigilance or drug safety experience.

3. What does a Pharmacovigilance Services Associate do?
   The associate manages ICSR case processing, MedDRA coding, safety data entry, and pharmacovigilance reporting.

4. Where is the job located?
   The job is on-site in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Application Tips
• Highlight your pharmacovigilance and drug safety experience
• Mention experience with MedDRA coding and safety databases
• Include details of B.Pharm or M.Pharm qualification
• Demonstrate accuracy in case processing and regulatory documentation
• Emphasize teamwork and ability to follow SOPs