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Summary

Experienced medical professional with over a decade of expertise managing the end-to-end pharmacovigilance lifecycle and benefit-risk profile for both development molecules and post-marketed products across global regulatory environments. Proficient in drafting and managing Aggregate Safety Reports (ASRs), including PBRERs, PADERs, DSURs, INDs, NDAs, and localized Risk Management Plans (RMPs). Skilled in leveraging signal detection tools like Empirica and Rxlogic, with strong capabilities in end-to-end signal management processes encompassing detection, prioritization, validation, in-depth analysis, and communication of safety signals with actionable recommendations. Extensive hands-on experience in supporting clinical trial development molecules, including signal detection and ongoing safety monitoring for early- to late-phase clinical trials. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional clinical development teams to provide safety input on study protocols, investigator brochures (IBs), and informed consent forms (ICFs). Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, including clinical development, regulatory affairs, medical writing, and global safety groups, to ensure comprehensive safety oversight throughout clinical development and post-marketing phases. Skilled in conducting in-depth safety data review using line listings, clinical databases, and ARGUS, supporting periodic safety evaluations, labeling updates, and safety responses to regulatory queries. Proficient in case processing, training teams on case handling protocols, performing medical coding reviews, and conducting medical evaluations. Focused expertise in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Central Nervous System, and Cardiovascular System. In-depth knowledge of Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GPV), ICH guidelines, and FDA/EMA regulatory requirements.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SR. PHARMACOVIGILANCE SCIENTIST

Exelixis, Inc
05.2022 - 06.2025
  • Exhibited proficiency in Pharmacovigilance (PV), emphasizing Signal Reports, and managing vendor-related activities.
  • Supervised the execution of routine signal detection tasks for assigned documentation, and clearly communicated results to the team.
  • Organized regular signal review meetings and oversaw the complete process including strategy development, timeline creation, data acquisition, and reports.
  • Led the coordination and development of aggregate safety reports (PBRERs), content creation, project oversight, safety database report requests, and other sections.
  • Actively engaged in internal pharmacovigilance committee meetings and external partners, managing meeting logistics, presenting safety data.
  • Performed in-depth literature reviews and assessments to support signal detection.
  • Tracked special interest events and ensured compliance with safety data protocols.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of safety data from the global safety system and literature sources to support signal detection efforts.
  • Prepared responses to health authority inquiries in collaboration with the team.
  • Contributed to the enhancement and development of departmental processes.
  • Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for inspection and audit activities, ensuring inspection readiness and compliance.

PV SAFETY SCIENTIST

Spark Therapeutics, Inc
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Directed and coordinated Aggregate Report production processes across the entire Global Safety Network, overseeing the preparation of PBRER, US PAC.
  • Project managed periodic aggregate safety reports such as PBRERs, including authorship of specific document sections.
  • Conducted signal detection in collaboration with PV Physician, involving literature and other pertinent sources.
  • Reviewed adverse event data, literature, and safety-relevant information using analysis techniques to evaluate safety signals and prepared detailed reports.
  • Directed and managed all facets of the signal evaluation process, ensuring strategy establishment, data acquisition, evaluation requests, and drafting of signal reports.
  • I facilitated clinical trial operations by conducting thorough reviews of safety data, offering valuable input on various clinical trial documents such as study protocols, actively engaging in study team meetings.
  • I maintained rigorous collaboration with Clinical Data Management and Clinical Operations to ensure the quality of safety data.
  • Proficiently evaluated and documented safety assessments for both routine and ad-hoc reports, providing comprehensive safety assessment reports and regulatory responses.
  • Prepared and delivered comprehensive recommendations from the Global Safety Network to diverse cross-functional decision-making entities.
  • Assisted the PV Physician in devising risk management strategies, actively contributing to comprehensive risk management plan content. Responsible for overseeing the creation of safety management plans and evaluating activities.
  • Prepared comprehensive responses to regulatory inquiries and safety assessments.
  • Supported team efforts and facilitated backroom operations during Health Authority Inspections and Internal Audits, ensuring compliance within designated role and responsibilities.

PHARMACOVIGILANCE SPECIALIST

United BioSource LLC
02.2016 - 11.2019
  • Led and managed the production of Aggregate Reports within Global Safety Network, supervising the creation of PBRERs, US PAC.
  • Oversaw the project management of periodic safety reports, including evaluation and drafting specific sections of these documents.
  • Performed signal detection in partnership with the PV Physician, utilizing relevant sources to identify safety signals.
  • Applied analytical methods to assess safety signals and compiled comprehensive reports.
  • Led and oversaw the signal evaluation process, including strategy for data acquisition, evaluation coordination, and preparation of signal evaluation reports.
  • Supported clinical trial activities by reviewing adverse events and serious adverse events, and safety management plans, and participating in study team discussions.
  • Collaborated closely with Clinical Data Management and Clinical Operations to ensure the quality of safety data.
  • Assessed and documented safety evaluations for routine and ad-hoc reports, providing comprehensive safety assessment reports and regulatory responses as needed.
  • Supported the PV Physician in developing risk management strategies and safety management plans.
  • Contributed to team efforts during Health Authority Inspections and Internal Audits, facilitating operations to ensure compliance with assigned responsibilities.

DRUG SAFETY ASSOCIATE

ICON
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Received and performed data entry of the unstructured case data from adverse event reports from post-marketing (both serious and non-serious) in the required timelines.
  • Performed accurate electronic and manual data entry coding into Argus safety dictionaries.
  • Ensured consistency and accuracy with the source documents received.
  • Efficiently prepared clear and concise case narratives for reported AEs and SAEs. Involved in the generation of queries.
  • Revised adverse event forms to resolve discrepancies.
  • Assisted in preparing SOP's & working practice documents for the department, ensuring Good Documentation Practices.
  • Conducted safety related analysis as needed for inter-departmental needs.

Education

Masters Health Services Administration (MHSA) -

Mississippi College
03.2016

Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S) - undefined

Katuri Medical College and Hospital
03.2011

Skills

  • Triage of Safety Data
  • Aggregate Safety Reports
  • Scientific Review of ICSR
  • Project Management
  • Literature Search and Review
  • Narrative Writing and Review
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • FDA Regulation
  • Verbal Communication Skills

Certification

  • June 2015 – BLS Certification
  • July 2015 – ACLS Certification
  • September 2013 – ECFMG Certification
  • June 2011 – Indian Medical Council

Timeline

SR. PHARMACOVIGILANCE SCIENTIST

Exelixis, Inc
05.2022 - 06.2025

PV SAFETY SCIENTIST

Spark Therapeutics, Inc
01.2020 - 03.2022

DRUG SAFETY ASSOCIATE

ICON
08.2017 - 10.2018

PHARMACOVIGILANCE SPECIALIST

United BioSource LLC
02.2016 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S) - undefined

Katuri Medical College and Hospital

Masters Health Services Administration (MHSA) -

Mississippi College