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Ajay Singh  Bedi

Ajay Singh Bedi

Mohali,India

Summary

Skilled pharmacovigilance professional with more than 13 years of experience in ICSR/Periodic reports/ I have 13+ years of experience in Pharmacovigilance including Individual case safety reports (ICSR) (Triage/Case data entry/Quality Check/CPOC-ADR forms and case creation), Signal management activities and in Aggregate report writing and review (PBRER/DSUR/ACO/PADER//Handling partner aggregate reports). I have previously worked in Quantum Solutions, Parexel international, IQVIA and Qinecsa Solutions. I have also worked on different databases during my entire tenure: ARGUS, AWARE, PRIMO, VEEVA SYSTEMS, OBIEE, SIGNAL MANAGEMENT TOOLS (SIMPL)/ ArisG/ LifeSphere MultiVigilance (LSMV) and LifeSphere Reporting and Analytics (LSRA). Also specializing in English proficiency, written communication, and active listening. Proven abilities in public speaking and reading, with a strong foundation in teamwork and collaboration. Expertise in time management, general management, and planning, alongside advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and various database systems. Experienced in human resources, negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement, with a commitment to meeting deadlines and pursuing professional development.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Drug Safety Operations Lead-Aggregate reports

Qinecsa Solutions
Mysore, India
08.2022 - 02.2026
  • Assisted in supervising project activities to ensure compliance with SOW and SLAs.
  • Supported the team as a point of contact for client communications.
  • Helped maintain and track performance metrics for team members and project outcomes.
  • Aided in the review of periodic reports to identify necessary actions.
  • Facilitated project management tasks for high-quality regulatory submissions.
  • Oversaw follow-ups with sites regarding outstanding queries.
  • Contributed to training and mentoring of new team members as needed.
  • Provided assistance during safety database implementations and upgrades.
  • Participated in daily supervision of safety teams and their activities.

Periodic Reporting Expert Oversight (Safety Aggregate Report Specialist 2)

IQVIA India
Bangalore, India
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • An expert on the regulatory requirements for periodic safety reports (PSRs) and is the owner of global process for authoring PSRs.
  • Was an active participant in inspections and audits representing periodic reporting team in Global Pharmacovigilance (GPV) as a subject matter expert.
  • Holds the responsibility for preparation of responses to Regulatory Authority queries associated with periodic reports assessments in collaboration with GPV staff including but not limited to Global Safety Physician (GSP), Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) and Safety Scientists.
  • Responsible for project management activities to ensure high performance authoring of PSRs and other regulatory submission documents (Risk Management Plans [RMPs], Development Safety Update Reports [DSURs], Reference Safety Documents).
  • Responsible for compliance of PSRs submissions to global regulatory authorities.
  • Closely interacts with GSP, QPPV, Risk Management team, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Systems and Data Management, clinical and statistical contributors to PSRs.
  • Offers continuous improvement insights for PSR process, quality and compliance. Also, in-charge of vendor oversight activities related to PSRs and to offer guidance on process, quality and compliance expectations.

Senior Medical Writer

Parexel International
Chandigarh, INDIA
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Facilitated global PSR format training for contributors and staff members.
  • Supported inspections and audits by communicating PSR processes and quality expectations.
  • Assisted in implementing changes to processes and quality documents in response to regulatory updates.

Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Parexel International
Chandigarh, INDIA
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Experienced in preparation of PSRs including Periodic Benefit Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRERs), Development Safety Update Report (DSUR), Periodic Adverse Drug Experience Reports (PADERs), Addendum to Clinical Overviews (ACOs), Corporate Addendum Reports, Safety Statements, Semi-Annual Safety Reports (SASRs); and checking of International Non-proprietary Names (INNs) for inclusion in a PSR in accordance with client requirements/conventions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Responsible for maintaining liaison with relevant client personnel for obtaining contributions for different sections of the PSR, for raising and resolving doubts and discrepancies in the data and for coordinating review of the report.
  • Responsible for maintaining overall consistency of data within different sections of the PSRs.
  • Experienced in performing quality check of PSRs.
  • Maintaining an awareness of global regulatory obligations and organizing workload to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory timelines.

Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Parexel International
Chandigarh, INDIA
04.2015 - 05.2018
  • Assisted in managing individual case safety reports (ICSRs) for all case types including spontaneous clinical studies and solicited programmes.
  • Supported the triage of ICSR submissions to assess eligibility for expedited reporting and ensured timely submission to regulatory authorities.
  • Conducted data entry of ICSR information into safety databases, determining expectedness of adverse events against labelling documents.
  • Helped write case summaries and assess causalities as required, including drafting company comments and validating data against source documentation.
  • Maintained knowledge of the adverse event safety profile of assigned drugs and followed data entry conventions and international drug safety regulations.

Pharmacovigilance Scientist and Pharmacovigilance Analyst

Quantum Solutions India
Chandigarh, INDIA
10.2012 - 03.2015
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safety profiles for assigned drugs.
  • Organise workload to meet global regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Review and assess literature abstracts, identifying events for coding.
  • Handle cases in therapeutic areas including oncology and endocrinology.
  • Interact with client personnel to resolve issues in ICSR processing.
  • Respond promptly to client inquiries.
  • Manage ICSRs across all types, ensuring expedited reporting.
  • Perform data entry and validation in safety databases.
  • Code adverse events using MedDRA terminology.
  • Manage safety data efficiently across various systems.

Dental Surgeon

Darshanjot Advanced Dental Care Clinic
Mohali, INDIA
07.2008 - 12.2010
  • Patient counselling and treatment planning
  • Patient diagnosis and patient history
  • Radiological procedures like X-ray, OPG, Intra oral imaging etc.
  • All dental procedures: Tooth fillings, extraction, root canal treatment, partial and fixed dentures, scaling, removable orthodontics etc.
  • Basic dental surgical procedures
  • Post-operative care and follow-up
  • Prescription of Medicines as required
  • Carrying out all clinical administration work as a back up
  • Training junior Dental surgeons

Education

10th Class - English, Mathematics, Science

CBSE Board
Chandigarh, India
04.1997 - 03.1998

12th Class (Senior secondary) - English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

CBSE Board
Chandigarh, India
04.1999 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) - Dentistry

Rajas Dental College/ Dr. The Tamil Nadu MGR Medical University
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
11.2001 - 12.2007

Master of Business Administration - Hospital Management

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University
Kapurthala, Punjab, India
07.2012 - 06.2014

Skills

  • English proficiency
  • Written communication
  • Active listening
  • Public speaking
  • Reading ability
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability and reliability
  • Empathy and time management
  • General management skills
  • Planning and organization
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Internet navigation and research
  • Email communication
  • Human resources interaction
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Deadline management skills
  • Organizational capabilities

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Punjabi
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Books: non-fiction, Physical fitness and Chess

Accomplishments

Appreciations for meeting deliverables and team work on many occasions

Honoured for exceptional clinical work for public dental health

Was awarded for exceeding expectation in Aggregate reports authoring during increased workload

References

References available upon request.

Attestation

I confirm the information provided is accurate and complete.

Timeline

Drug Safety Operations Lead-Aggregate reports

Qinecsa Solutions
08.2022 - 02.2026

Periodic Reporting Expert Oversight (Safety Aggregate Report Specialist 2)

IQVIA India
09.2021 - 08.2022

Senior Medical Writer

Parexel International
07.2020 - 08.2021

Senior Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Parexel International
06.2018 - 06.2020

Pharmacovigilance Specialist

Parexel International
04.2015 - 05.2018

Pharmacovigilance Scientist and Pharmacovigilance Analyst

Quantum Solutions India
10.2012 - 03.2015

Master of Business Administration - Hospital Management

IK Gujral Punjab Technical University
07.2012 - 06.2014

Dental Surgeon

Darshanjot Advanced Dental Care Clinic
07.2008 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) - Dentistry

Rajas Dental College/ Dr. The Tamil Nadu MGR Medical University
11.2001 - 12.2007

12th Class (Senior secondary) - English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

CBSE Board
04.1999 - 06.2000

10th Class - English, Mathematics, Science

CBSE Board
04.1997 - 03.1998
Ajay Singh Bedi