Takeda

Takeda

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Senior Principal Pharmacovigilance Scientist

Posted Oct 2, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Engineering & R&D Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical R&D
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
IND, Bengaluru, Research and Development
Employment
Full-time

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Role Summary

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The Pharmacovigilance Scientist, Senior Scientist manages pharmacovigilance projects and contributes to safety strategies, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. The role works independently on safety assessments and engages with stakeholders and regulatory authorities.

What You'll Do

  • 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 advice.
  • Lead and mentor junior staff and deliver training on pharmacovigilance practices.

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Qualifications

Pharmacovigilance expertise, including risk management, regulatory compliance, safety reporting, signal detection, and safety assessment. The posting also describes experience in clinical development; stakeholder and regulatory-authority engagement; team leadership, mentoring, and training; clear communication of complex safety data; and careful analysis and decision-making.

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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
Takeda

About the company

Takeda

Large Enterprise

Takeda is a global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with a rich history spanning over 240 years. Specializing in the research, development, and commercialization of innovative medicines, Takeda focuses on therapeutic areas such as oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, and rare diseases. Committed to improving patient outcomes, the company harnesses advanced technologies and scientific expertise to deliver breakthrough therapies and enhance healthcare worldwide. Takeda's dedication to sustainability and social responsibility underscores its mission to strive towards better health for people and communities across the globe.