Job Description Summary
Responsible for the drug surveillance program including the necessary follow-up, risk assessment, and relatedness to product on adverse reaction reports, oversight of safety in clinical trials and post marketing programs. Participates in the resolution of any legal liability and complying with governmental regulations. Provides and contributes trending and safety signal detection and risk management assessment for the products’ life cycle. Provides safety support to the clinical development teams.

Job Description
Working Model: Hybrid (12 days/month in office)
LI-Hybrid
Key accountabilities:
Monitor clinical safety data, including literature, case reports, and signal detection activities
Drive the application of AI-enabled solutions to simplify and enhance pharmacovigilance processes, leveraging knowledge of AI agents and their use in medical safety.
Conduct medical assessment of individual adverse event cases and ensure accurate evaluation
Identify, evaluate, and monitor safety signals using single-case and aggregate data




Contribute to responses for regulatory authorities and healthcare qualified safety inquiries
Support preparation of core safety documents, including clinical overviews and summary reports
Provide medical input to aggregate safety reports and regulatory submissions
Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate safety insights across global development teams
Guide adverse event coding, causality assessment, and interpretation of clinical safety data
Essential Requirements:
Degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Pharmacology, Life Sciences, or a medical degree (medical degree required for roles involving medical review of individual case safety reports)
Fluency in written and spoken English
At least 3 years’ experience in drug development within a pharmaceutical company (including 2 years in patient safety at an operational or medical position is preferred)
Experience in clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements, scientific

📌 Medical Safety Lead (Hyderabad)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Hyderabad