Thermo Fisher Scientific Recruitment – FSP Associate Safety Specialist
Thermo Fisher Scientific is hiring an FSP – Associate Safety Specialist for a fully remote position in India. This opportunity is suitable for candidates interested in pharmacovigilance (PV), drug safety, adverse event reporting, and regulatory safety documentation. The role involves reviewing safety cases, entering and coding adverse event data, conducting follow-ups, and preparing regulatory safety reports within a highly regulated environment. Candidates with a relevant degree and experience comparable to 0–2 years can review the eligibility requirements and apply through the official careers portal.
Company Overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific provides scientific services and solutions to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Its clinical research teams support drug development and patient safety through clinical research and pharmacovigilance activities.
This position focuses on day-to-day drug safety operations and accurate handling of safety information in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
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| Company | Thermo Fisher Scientific |
| Job Title | FSP – Associate Safety Specialist |
| Job ID | R-01363423 |
| Department | Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety |
| Job Location | Remote, India |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Work Mode | Fully Remote |
| Work Schedule | Monday to Friday |
| Experience | Comparable to 0–2 years |
Job Role & Responsibilities
The selected candidate will perform day-to-day pharmacovigilance activities, including the collection, monitoring, assessment, evaluation, research, and tracking of safety information.
Key responsibilities include:
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Perform routine pharmacovigilance activities within a regulated environment and meet strict timelines.
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Enter and code adverse event data and support adverse event assessment.
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Review safety cases and conduct follow-up activities where required.
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Track safety reports and support regulatory reporting activities.
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Review cases for quality, consistency, and accuracy, including reports prepared by peers.
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Prepare and maintain regulatory safety reports.
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Review regulatory and pharmacovigilance publications to stay informed about current regulations, practices, procedures, and proposals.
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Maintain medical understanding of relevant therapeutic areas and disease states.
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Collaborate with project teams, client contacts, investigators, adverse event reporters, and third-party vendors.
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Participate in on-call duties for specific projects when required to support 24-hour case intake coverage from investigative sites.
Eligibility & Qualifications
Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, along with relevant formal academic or vocational qualifications.
Relevant courses may include B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, B.Sc. Life Sciences, M.Sc. Life Sciences, B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Biotechnology, B.Sc. Microbiology, M.Sc. Microbiology, or other related healthcare and life sciences qualifications.
Experience Requirements
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Experience comparable to 0–2 years.
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Interest or relevant exposure to pharmacovigilance, drug safety, adverse event processing, or regulatory safety reporting may be useful for this role.
Required Skills
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Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Good written and verbal communication, including paraphrasing skills.
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Good command of English and the ability to translate information into a local language where required.
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Computer literacy and the ability to work across multiple databases.
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Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
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Understanding of medical terminology.
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Awareness of the importance of procedural documents and regulatory compliance.
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Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines with limited supervision.
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Strong attention to detail.
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Ability to maintain a positive and professional approach in challenging situations.
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Ability to work effectively with a team to achieve shared goals.
Career Opportunity in Pharmacovigilance
This role offers exposure to core drug safety processes, including adverse event data entry, case review, safety report preparation, and regulatory reporting. It may be relevant to candidates looking to build experience in pharmacovigilance operations and clinical drug safety.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the official Thermo Fisher Scientific careers portal.
Apply here: FSP – Associate Safety Specialist | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Review the official job description for the latest application status and requirements before submitting your application.
Job Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Thermo Fisher Scientific |
| Vacancies (position titles) | FSP – Associate Safety Specialist |
| Required Education | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with relevant formal academic or vocational qualification |
| Experience | Comparable to 0–2 years |