Srikanth Koppurapu
Senior Drug Safety Physcian
Hyderabad
Summary
Accomplished Medical Doctor with a decade of experience specializing in Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Drug Safety. Skilled in medical review of ICSRs, MedDRA coding, case narrative quality, and AOSE authoring. Currently serving as a Senior Safety Physician at Syneos Health, known for successfully leading safety database transitions (Argus to LSMV), mentoring PV teams, and enhancing documentation quality to meet regulatory standards. Seeking new opportunities in Pharmacovigilance and Medical Affairs on a global scale.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Safety Physician
Syneos Health
10.2019 - Current
- Led the integration of AoSE (Analysis of Similar Events) post Argus-to-LSMV transition; served as SME, developed training materials, and liaised with Product Research Physicians (PRPs) for content approval - Resulted in removal of client-side review due to consistently high-quality AOSE submissions
- Conducted medical review of ICSRs, including assessment of seriousness, causality, MedDRA coding, and labeling consistency - Reviewed and optimized case narratives for medical accuracy and regulatory adequacy - Supported audit readiness by ensuring documentation compliance and traceability
- Collaborated with global PV teams across remote and hybrid setups to meet stringent submission timelines - Mentored junior PV staff in narrative quality and MedDRA coding best practices
Safety Physician
Syneos Health
12.2016 - 09.2019
- Performed end-to-end medical review of ICSRs for investigational and marketed products
- Assessed seriousness, causality, expectedness, and MedDRA accuracy in line with global SOPs
- Provided narrative feedback and clinical input to ensure high-quality case submissions
- Interacted with client-side safety/medical teams for consistency and alignment in medical review
Medical Reviewer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Performed MRA (Medical and Regulatory Assessment) of serious case data in safety database
- Assessed seriousness, expectedness, causality, and MedDRA coding; authored company medical comments
- Conducted 100% quality review of case data across data entry, medical review, and QC layers
- Collaborated with client PV teams and trained associates on safety medical review standards
Medical Officer
Wockhardt Foundation
03.2014 - 05.2014
- Delivered primary medical care to rural populations via mobile health unit initiative
Duty Medical Officer
Yashoda Hospital
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Managed in-patient care in coordination with consultants; performed triage and basic therapeutic interventions
Education
MBBS -
Mamata Medical College
Skills
Medical Review of ICSRs
Certification
ICH-GCP (Internal)
Therapeutic Area Experience
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Immunology (Transplantation)
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (Contraception)
- Ophthalmology
- Urology
Timeline
Senior Safety Physician
Syneos Health
10.2019 - Current
Safety Physician
Syneos Health
12.2016 - 09.2019
Medical Reviewer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
05.2014 - 12.2016
Medical Officer
Wockhardt Foundation
03.2014 - 05.2014
Duty Medical Officer
Yashoda Hospital
10.2013 - 02.2014
MBBS -
Mamata Medical College
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