As a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization, ICON plays a vital role in advancing drug development and ensuring patient safety. This entry-level pharmacovigilance job in India is ideal for freshers or recent graduates who want to build a long-term career in pharmacovigilance and regulatory compliance.
🔎 Job Overview
- Role: Graduate Pharmacovigilance Associate
- Company: ICON plc
- Location: Chennai / Bangalore
- Work Model: Office with Flex
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Experience: Freshers / Entry-Level
- Qualification: B.Pharm / Life Sciences / Related Field
This pharmacovigilance associate role focuses on supporting safety monitoring and regulatory reporting of pharmaceutical products.
🧾 Key Responsibilities
As a Graduate Pharmacovigilance Associate, you will:
- Support collection, review, and processing of adverse event (AE) data
- Assist in preparation and submission of safety reports to regulatory authorities
- Ensure compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for safety data communication
- Contribute to pharmacovigilance documentation such as:
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Safety Management Plans
- Participate in training programs to strengthen PV knowledge
This role provides hands-on exposure to drug safety operations, case processing, regulatory reporting, and pharmacovigilance documentation.
🎓 Eligibility & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Basic understanding of pharmacovigilance principles (training provided)
Fresh graduates aspiring to enter drug safety and pharmacovigilance careers are strongly encouraged to apply.
💼 Why Join ICON?
ICON offers competitive compensation and employee-centric benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Health insurance for employees and family
- Retirement savings plans
- Global Employee Assistance Programme (TELUS Health)
- Life insurance coverage
- Flexible benefits (gym discounts, travel passes, childcare vouchers)
- Work-life balance support
ICON promotes an inclusive, discrimination-free workplace and values diversity and belonging.
📌 Why This Role is Important
Pharmacovigilance professionals ensure that medicines remain safe throughout their lifecycle. As a Graduate Pharmacovigilance Associate, you will contribute to:
- Patient safety monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- Drug risk-benefit evaluation
- Global clinical development
This role serves as a strong foundation for career progression into:
- Drug Safety Associate
- PV Scientist
- Safety Data Specialist
- Regulatory Affairs Professional
📬 How to Apply
