Senior Principal Pharmacovigilance Scientist

takeda · IND - Bengaluru - Research and Development

  • Experience5–6 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modehybrid
  • Posted28 Sept 2026

About takeda

takeda is hiring in IND - Bengaluru - Research and Development in pharma biotech. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.

Skills

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

The role

A pharmacovigilance scientist at a pharmaceutical research company develops pharmacovigilance strategies, conducts signal detection, and performs safety assessments for patient safety and regulatory adherence. This person also applies risk management strategies and safety reporting.

Full job description

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Job Description

The Future Begins Here

At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.

Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team

About the role:

The Senior Principal Pharmacovigilance 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.

Education and Experience

MD, MBBS or Ph.D in related discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience is required.

BENEFITS:

It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:

Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus

Flexible work environment, including hybrid working

Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children

Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs

Employee Assistance Program

Broad Variety of learning platforms

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone

Employee Referral Program

Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)

ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:

Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.

As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

Locations

IND - Bengaluru - Research and Development

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time