2026 salary report
Pharmacovigilance Associate Salary in Chennai
Pharmacovigilance Associate is the most consistently hiring entry role in clinical research, with structured progression through ICSR processing, aggregate reporting, and signal detection specialisation tracks.
CTC by experience band
PV Associate salary in Chennai by level
| Level | CTC range (Chennai) | Common titles |
|---|---|---|
| Associate (0-2 yrs) | ₹3.6–4.5 LPA | PV Associate, ICSR Case Processor |
| Senior Associate (2-4 yrs) | ₹5.5–8.0 LPA | Aggregate Report Writer, Quality Reviewer |
| Specialist / Scientist (4-7 yrs) | ₹9.0–14.0 LPA | Signal Detection, RMP Specialist |
| PV Manager (7+ yrs) | ₹14.0–22.0+ LPA | PV Lead, Drug Safety Manager |
Ranges are aggregated from active job postings, recruiter conversations, and our placement data across Chennai's clinical research employer base. Adjusted from the Pune baseline using city multipliers.
Where PV Associates work in Chennai
Top employers hiring PV Associates
- Cipla
- Sun Pharma
- Lupin
- Glenmark
- Wockhardt
- Mylan/Viatris
- Syngene International
- Veeda Clinical Research
- IQVIA
- ICON plc
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