Seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in the industry, which is more in line with my background, and utilizes my analytical & technical skills in the field of drug safety management. It would be my never-ending dedication to maintain the spectrum of integrity, honesty, and passion towards my work.
Managed real-time monitoring of key deliverables to ensure prompt updates.
Fostered continuous client communication to address requests promptly.
Performed daily reconciliation of work inflow and outflow, ensuring transparent status updates to stakeholders.
Ensured timely completion of training plans for direct and indirect reportees, monitoring, and documenting daily productivity and quality metrics for direct reportees.
Oversaw team leave and overtime schedules to ensure balanced workloads.
Monitored team performance for SLA compliance, ensured timely feedback to reportees and facilitated discussions on growth plans.
Resolved team concerns and disputes while ensuring detailed documentation for BCP purposes.
Working as SME:
Trained new joiners for upcoming responsibilities.
Performed quality assessments for diverse case types such as Spontaneous, Patient Support, Literature, CT cases, and Regulatory Authority reviews.
Quality Management:
Performed weekly sample quality control analysis, calculated KPIs, and shared insights with team members.
Conducted Root Cause Analysis for sample QC errors, communicating findings to managers and associates.
Reviewed and updated quality documents based on client feedback.
Facilitated internal audits with thorough preparation.
Delivered consistent status updates to all team members and stakeholders.
Consistently communicated with clients to address requests promptly.
Conducted daily reconciliation of work inflow and outflow, providing transparent status updates to stakeholders.
Ensured timely completion of training plans for direct and indirect reportees, monitoring and documenting daily productivity and quality metrics for direct reportees.
Managed leave and overtime, promoting a healthy work-life balance within the team.
Monitored team performance in terms of compliance with SLAs, providing timely feedback to reportees and discussing growth plans accordingly.
Proactively addressed team concerns and conflicts, maintaining comprehensive records for Business Continuity Planning (BCP) purposes.
Working as SME:
Prepared new joiners for future responsibilities, providing knowledge support and handling team queries.
Conducted quality checks for all types of cases, including Spontaneous, Patient Support, Literature, CT cases, and Regulatory Authority cases.
Quality Management:
Conducted weekly sample QC analysis, calculating KPIs and circulating details with the team.
Performed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for sample QC errors, discussing findings with managers and associates.
Prepared and reviewed various quality documents based on client feedback, monitored the effectiveness of implemented action plans, and managed Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and deviations.
Prepared for and facilitated internal and external audits.
Data Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited
Hyderabad
11.2019 - 05.2021
As Case Intake Member:
Responsible for Email intake, case intake, duplicate check, and registration of the case into the safety database.
Maintain log of source documents and other communications
Determine the validity of the case and complete the triage process
As Case Processor:
Responsible for data entry of Individual case safety reports into the safety database.
Review and evaluate AE case information to determine validity of a case, seriousness and expeditedness as per client and internal policies and procedures
Process all incoming cases in order to meet timelines.
Full data entry including medical coding and safety narrative.
As Medical Coder:
Responsible for coding all medical history, events, drugs /procedures/indications and laboratory tests according to the appropriate dictionary (For e.g. MedDRA, Company Product Dictionary, DRL code).
As Narrative Writer:
Responsible for writing medically relevant safety narrative of cases and checking the completeness and accuracy of the data entered in the various fields.
As Quality Reviewer:
Review data entered in safety database for completeness and accuracy with reference to source documents as per applicable SOPs, work instructions and client guidelines
Train data entry team in order to ensure highest quality.
Provide the feedback to the data entry team members for the errors noted and assist in overall quality improvement of the process.
Triage:
Responsible for Email intake, case intake, duplicate check, and registration of the case into the safety database.
Maintain log of source documents and other communications
Determine the validity of the case and complete the triage process
Responsible for coding all medical history, events, drugs /procedures/indications and laboratory tests according to the appropriate dictionary (For e.g. MedDRA, Company Product Dictionary, DRL code).
Senior Drug Safety Associate
Bioclinica India Private Limited
Mysuru
04.2015 - 08.2019
Oversee workflow management, actively involved in work allocation and ensuring timely completion of Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) reporting within defined timelines.
Collaborate with leads to analyze process deviations, including quality concerns, sample QC issues, and regulatory misses, preparing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) as needed.
Provide constructive feedback and updates to associates not meeting requirements, fostering continuous improvement.
Participate in Quality Control Training Course (QCTC) weekly calls or meetings, sharing refresher trainings and client updates with the process team.
Conduct regular reviews of case quality, prioritizing cases in accordance with safety data guidelines and maintaining quality scores above target levels.
Take proactive initiatives to uphold project quality standards, identifying and addressing any training gaps within the team.
Facilitate the creation and maintenance of training records for the team, ensuring ongoing competence and compliance with industry standards.
Monitor adherence to current processing conventions and safety data guidelines, implementing necessary adjustments to optimize quality and efficiency.
Actively participate in any additional quality assurance initiatives or projects aimed at enhancing overall process effectiveness and compliance.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Pharmacy
Anurag Group of Institutions
Hyderabad
12-2014
Bachelor of Science - B. Pharmacy
Holy Mary Institute of Pharmacy
Hyderabad
12-2011
Skills
Team Work and Collaboration
People management
Professionalism and strong work ethics
Project management and delivery, operational planning Critical thinking and problem solving
Quality management, Root cause analysis and CAPA management
Leadership Qualities
Emotional Intelligence
Worked as a trainer
Adaptability Computer Literate
Product and Industry knowledge
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Drug Safety Scientist-I
Qinecsa solutions India Private Limited
06.2021 - Current
Data Analyst
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited
11.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Drug Safety Associate
Bioclinica India Private Limited
04.2015 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Industrial Pharmacy
Anurag Group of Institutions
Bachelor of Science - B. Pharmacy
Holy Mary Institute of Pharmacy
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