Senior Principal Pharmacovigilance Scientist

Takeda Pharmaceuticals · Bengaluru

  • Experience5–8 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted2 Oct 2026

About Takeda Pharmaceuticals

Takeda Pharmaceuticals is hiring in Bengaluru in pharma biotech. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.

Skills

  • pharmacovigilance
  • risk management
  • safety reporting
  • signal detection
  • safety assessments
  • regulatory compliance
  • clinical development

The role

A pharmacovigilance scientist at a pharmaceutical company. Develops pharmacovigilance strategies, conducts signal detection and safety assessments, and leads safety reporting to support patient safety and regulatory compliance. Also applies risk management strategies and contributes to clinical development.

Full job description

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Job Description

About the role:

The Pharmacovigilance Scientist, Senior Scientist ensures regulatory compliance and safety of Takeda's products by managing large projects, developing innovative solutions, and leading teams. This role contributes to the development and execution of pharmacovigilance strategies, ensuring patient safety and regulatory adherence.

How you will contribute:

Manage large pharmacovigilance projects or processes with limited oversight

Develop and implement risk management strategies for complex situations

Lead the preparation and review of detailed safety reports

Conduct signal detection and safety assessments independently

Engage with stakeholders and regulatory authorities, providing authoritative advice

Lead and mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment

Deliver training on pharmacovigilance practices to enhance team capabilities

Skills and qualifications:

Applies comprehensive risk management strategies in complex situations, capable of advising others

Recognized as an expert in pharmacovigilance, able to develop strategic safety initiatives and coach others

Ensures regulatory compliance with a deep understanding of safety regulations and guidelines

Proficient in safety reporting and able to lead the preparation of detailed reports

Conducts signal detection and safety assessments independently, providing critical analysis

Experienced in clinical development, contributing to the strategic planning and execution of clinical trials

Engages effectively with stakeholders and regulatory authorities, providing authoritative advice

Leads teams effectively, fostering a collaborative environment and mentoring junior staff

Delivers training on pharmacovigilance practices, enhancing team capabilities

Communicates complex safety data clearly and effectively to various audiences

Analyzes safety data meticulously to make informed decisions

Demonstrates strong decision-making skills in high-stake environments

As an expert professional within the organization, you develop innovative solutions to complex problems aligned with organizational objectives. Your work involves addressing intricate issues, requiring in-depth analysis and judgment. You also engage with key contacts outside your expertise area and contribute to the development of new concepts and standards. Operating with considerable autonomy, you serve as a consultant to management and an external spokesperson on major matters, often working independently and leading function teams or projects. Additionally, you play a role in training and mentoring junior staff.

Locations

IND - Bengaluru - Research and Development

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time