Expert Talk on Pharmacovigilance: A Career Path in Drug Safety

The Department of Biotechnology, CCT, in collaboration with ACI Pharmacovigilance, successfully organized an expert talk on Pharmacovigilance: Your Path to Drug Safety and Career Growth on 02 nd April, 2025 for final-year B.Sc. and M.Sc. Biotechnology students. Mr. Sunil Verma, Director of Pharmacovigilance Training at the Academy of Clinical Intelligence provided valuable insights into the field of pharmacovigilance, emphasizing its significance in ensuring drug safety and monitoring adverse drug reactions. Through real-world examples and industry trends, he highlighted how biotechnology students can build a career in this domain. Students were made aware of the various roles and responsibilities in pharmacovigilance, including drug safety monitoring, regulatory requirements, and reporting adverse events. Mr. Verma also discussed the skills required for this field and potential career opportunities in pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and regulatory agencies. The session was highly informative and interactive, allowing students to engage in discussions and clarify their doubts regarding career prospects. Overall, the expert talks successfully broadened students' understanding of pharmacovigilance as a promising career path in the biotechnology sector.