Drug Safety Scientist – Pharmacovigilance Operations

About the role

Accenture is seeking a Drug Safety Scientist to join its Life Sciences R&D vertical. You will work within the Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory sub‑offering, supporting leading biopharma clients in monitoring and ensuring the safety of their pharmaceutical products.

Key responsibilities

• Create and manage case identification, data entry, MedDRA coding, case processing, submission and follow‑ups for Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs) in the safety database.
• Analyze complex safety data from clinical trials, healthcare providers and patients to detect, evaluate and prevent adverse drug reactions.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and client‑specific guidelines.
• Collaborate daily with Accenture peers and occasionally with clients or management.
• Work with minimal supervision on routine tasks and moderate guidance on new assignments; may lead a small team or work effort.
• Participate in rotational shift schedules as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Pharmacy and Master of Pharmacy degrees.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in pharmacovigilance operations or drug safety surveillance.
• Proven ability to work independently and make decisions that affect own and team deliverables.

Required skills

• Pharmacovigilance Operations
• MedDRA coding
• Safety database management
• ICSR processing and submission
• Regulatory compliance in drug safety

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in professional services.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge life sciences projects and biopharma clients.
• Collaborative environment within Accenture’s extensive network.