Fortrea Hiring: Senior Safety Science Specialist – Life Sciences | Pune
Senior Safety Science Specialist at Fortrea – Pune | Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Life Sciences | 2+ Years of Experience
Looking to elevate your career in clinical safety? Fortrea invites applications for the Senior Safety Science Specialist role at its Pune location. This full-time position is ideal for professionals with 2+ years of safety experience or equivalent experience in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Clinical Data domains.
Apply now to become a core part of Fortrea’s mission to advance health through clinical research excellence.
Join Fortrea as a Senior Safety Science Specialist – Pune Location
Fortrea, a leading global CRO, is hiring a Senior Safety Science Specialist to support critical safety and pharmacovigilance operations. Based in Pune, this full-time position involves processing adverse event reports, contributing to clinical trial safety, and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.
This is a high-impact role in a rapidly growing organization that values accuracy, quality, and cross-functional collaboration.
About Fortrea
Fortrea is at the forefront of clinical development, offering end-to-end solutions to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. With a strong emphasis on patient safety, compliance, and scientific rigor, Fortrea operates globally, providing clinical trial support and data-driven insights that contribute to safe and effective treatments.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Safety & Adverse Event Management
- Process spontaneous and clinical trial adverse event reports
- Ensure accurate data entry and tracking of safety data in internal systems
- Review, write, and submit serious adverse event (SAE) reports to regulatory bodies
- Write patient narratives and apply MedDRA coding
- Perform listedness assessments for marketed products
Documentation & Quality Oversight
- Maintain adverse event tracking systems and project files
- Participate in quality reviews and database reconciliations
- Assist with creation of Safety Management Plans (SMPs) and Reconciliation Plans
- Support periodic safety reports like DSURs, PSURs, and Annual IND reports
Collaboration & Mentorship
- Collaborate with data management, clinical, and regulatory teams
- Provide training and mentorship to junior team members
- Participate in audits and inspections, contribute to CAPA planning
- Engage in safety signal detection and trend analysis
Required Qualifications
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Education:
- Non-degree + 4–5 years of experience
- Associate degree + 3–4 years
- Bachelor’s (BS/BA) + 2–3 years
- Master’s (MS/MA) + 2 years
- PharmD + 2 years (including fellowship/residency)
- Preferred fields: Biological Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical Sciences, Life Sciences
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Experience:
- Proven track record in safety case processing, MedDRA coding, and SAE submissions
- Familiarity with GCP, ICH guidelines, and global safety regulations
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and safety databases
Physical Demands & Work Conditions
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra
- Type: Full-time
- Travel: Up to 5%, based on project needs
Why Join Fortrea?
- Opportunity to work on global safety projects
- Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
- Growth opportunities within a leading CRO
- Competitive salary and benefits
Call to Action
Apply now through the official Fortrea Careers portal:
Submit your updated resume and highlight relevant safety and pharmacovigilance experience.
Quick Overview Table
| Company Name | Fortrea |
|---|---|
| Current Vacancies | Senior Safety Science Specialist |
| Required Education | BS/BA, MS/MA, PharmD, Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy |
| Experience Required | 2+ Years in Safety/Clinical Data Functions |
| Location | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Apply for Senior Safety Science Specialist role at Fortrea, Pune. Ideal for Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Nursing graduates with 2+ years of pharmacovigilance experience.
