Pharmacy Job at Parexel | Apply Now for the Patient Safety Associate Role
Parexel is hiring a Patient Safety Associate I to support global drug safety operations and contribute to the development of life-changing therapies. This pharmacy job is ideal for candidates looking to build a career in pharmacovigilance, safety data management, and clinical research—while being part of an organization committed to empathy, innovation, and improving global health.
- Job Title: Patient Safety Associate I
- Location: India – Hyderabad
- Job Requisition ID: R0000034999
About the Company
Parexel is one of the world’s leading Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), trusted globally for its expertise in clinical trials, regulatory consulting, and biopharmaceutical services. With decades of experience, Parexel partners with top pharma and biotech companies to accelerate the development of life-saving therapies. The company is known for its scientific excellence, patient-centric approach, and deep regulatory knowledge, supporting everything from early-phase research to market approvals. With a global workforce and cutting-edge digital solutions, Parexel continues to drive innovation in clinical development while maintaining the highest standards of quality, ethics, and compliance.
Parexel Job Description
Key Accountabilities
- Assist in development of project specific safety procedures, workflows, and template
- Assist in project specific safety database setup, development of data entry guidelines, and user acceptance testing
- Triage incoming reports for completeness, legibility, and validity
- Electronic documentation and quality control of drug safety information
- Data entry of case reports into safety database / tracking system
- Request follow-up and perform query management
- Coding of data in the safety database
- Writing case narratives
- Create and maintain project specific working files, case report files and project central files
- Assist with additional Drug Safety Specialist and/or Safety Service Project Leader (SSPL) activities as required
- Inform Line Manager (LM)/Team Manager, Safety Services Project Leader (SSPL) or Project Leader (PL) and Regional Head of PV Operations of potential change-in-scope of projects
- Support of Medical Directors/Safety Physicians, as needed, in medical monitoring activities
- Participate in client and investigator meetings as required
- Attend internal, drug safety and project specific training sessions
- Perform literature searches
- Preparation for, participation in, and follow up on audits and inspections
- Delegate work as appropriate to Drug Safety Assistants
- Assistance in development of Expedited Reporting Procedures
- Assistance with registration with relevant authorities for electronic reporting on behalf of sponsor
- Assistance with setting up and deployment of worldwide reporting as required to regulatory authorities, CECs, local ECs, and investigator sites (electronic and hard copy)
Education
- Degree in Pharmacy
- Associates degree in any of the above with appropriate work experience
Skills required for the Parexel Job
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to perform database/literature searches
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal / written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment
- Client focused approach to work
- Experience with computer applications
Knowledge and Experience
- Related experience gained in a healthcare environment is an advantage
