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Director - Patient Safety - Case Management

Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk
5-10 years
$181,670 – $317,920
10 Nov. 14, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Director – Patient Safety (Case Management)

Location: Plainsboro, United States
Category: Regulatory Affairs & Safety Pharmacovigilance


About the Department

The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is a highly collaborative and diverse unit involved in:

  • Healthcare provider interactions

  • Regulatory strategy development with the FDA

  • Medical education

  • Data collection supporting product development

  • Enhancing patient quality of life through innovative solutions

CMR operates with a strong patient-centered focus.


Position Overview

The Director of Case Management is responsible for end-to-end oversight of:

  • Case Intake

  • Triage

  • Case Processing

  • Vendor oversight

  • ICSR verification processes

This role ensures efficient safety case operations, supports escalations, drives process improvements, and maintains compliance with global PV standards.


Reporting Structure

  • Reports to: Head of NNI Patient Safety

  • Internal Collaboration with:

    • Intake & Triage

    • Medical Review

    • Submissions & Compliance

    • Global Safety

    • Training & Documentation

    • Quality, Contract Management, Digital Enablement

  • External Interaction with:

    • Vendors/contractors

    • Patients and healthcare professionals


Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Oversight

  • Lead the global Case Processing team

  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance

  • Guide cross-functional teams in case management activities

2. Process Development & Optimization

  • Develop and enhance AE/SAE processing workflows

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards

  • Oversee drug/event coding, narrative development, data acquisition, and assessment

3. Global Coordination

  • Integrate workflows across hubs:

    • U.S.

    • Mexico City

    • Bangalore

  • Manage vendor collaborations

  • Ensure timely processing and delivery of safety data

4. Risk Management

  • Serve as escalation point for operational and case-handling issues

  • Identify and mitigate risks with internal partners

5. Compliance & Quality Assurance

  • Ensure accurate safety data processing aligned with corporate standards

  • Monitor KPIs and operational performance

  • Maintain regulatory compliance across workflows

6. Audit & Inspection Readiness

  • Support internal/external audits and regulatory inspections

  • Ensure processes and documentation are always inspection-ready


Physical Requirements

  • Travel: 0–10%


People Development (Supervisory Role)

  • Ensure all team members have IDPs (Individual Development Plans)

  • Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching

  • Enable team growth and capability building

  • Ensure compliance with Novo Nordisk policies


Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree (Life Sciences/Pharma or related)

  • 10+ years in scientific/regulatory/pharmaceutical areas

  • 5–8 years of pharmacovigilance experience

  • Experience leading teams and managing operations

  • Strong understanding of FDA/ICH regulations

  • Expertise in safety databases, telephony systems, and quality systems

  • Strong communication and organizational skills

  • Experience in workflow management, budgeting, and KPI monitoring

Preferred

  • Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, MD)

  • Knowledge of Novo Nordisk therapeutic areas:

    • Diabetes

    • Obesity

    • Hemophilia

    • Growth hormone disorders


Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range: $181,670 – $317,920

  • Eligible for company performance bonus

  • Long-term incentive programs and company vehicle (depending on level)

  • Benefits include:

    • Medical, dental, vision

    • Life & disability insurance

    • 401(k) plan

    • FSAs

    • Employee assistance program

    • Tuition reimbursement

    • Voluntary insurance options

  • Time off: sick leave, flexible vacation, parental leave


Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

Novo Nordisk is committed to inclusive hiring practices.
Qualified applicants are considered without discrimination based on:

  • Race

  • Ethnicity

  • Gender or gender identity

  • Sexual orientation

  • Disability

  • Veteran status

  • National origin

  • Religion

Special accommodation requests: 1-855-411-5290
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