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Safety Surveillance Adviser I

Novo Nordisk
3-6 years
₹12 LPA – ₹25 LPA
Bangalore, India
15 Aug. 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, mRS and EQ-5D-5L, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Safety Surveillance Adviser I – Global Patient Safety (GPS)

Company: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS)
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Department: Regulatory Affairs & Safety – Pharmacovigilance
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 3–6 Years (Estimated based on responsibilities and required pharmacovigilance expertise)

Salary Package

Expected CTC: ₹12 LPA – ₹25 LPA (Estimated market range based on medical qualification, pharmacovigilance experience, signal management expertise, and organization. Actual compensation may vary.)

Job Summary

The Safety Surveillance Adviser I is responsible for supporting Global Patient Safety (GPS) activities across the product lifecycle, from clinical development through post-marketing surveillance. The role focuses on safety signal management, aggregate safety reporting, risk management activities, regulatory safety documentation, and maintaining a favourable benefit-risk profile for Novo Nordisk products.

The position requires close collaboration with global safety teams, regulatory functions, clinical development teams, and external stakeholders to ensure effective safety monitoring and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Surveillance & Signal Management

  • Support ongoing safety surveillance activities for products across development and marketed stages.

  • Perform safety data review, evaluation, and interpretation to support benefit-risk assessments.

  • Contribute to signal management activities, including identification, evaluation, and documentation of potential safety signals.

  • Support Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) review and safety data analysis.

  • Present safety findings and recommendations through cross-functional safety committees.

Aggregate Safety Reporting

  • Prepare safety sections for regulatory documents, including:

    • Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs)

    • Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)

    • Periodic SUSAR reports

    • Clinical Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

  • Provide medical and safety input into aggregate reports according to regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

  • Support Health Authority submissions and responses related to product safety.

Safety Labelling & Regulatory Support

  • Support ownership and maintenance of safety sections within the Company Core Data Sheet (CCDS).

  • Review and provide safety input for labelling change requests (LCRs).

  • Contribute safety information for:

    • Clinical trial protocols

    • Investigator Brochures

    • Clinical Trial Reports

    • Integrated Safety Summaries

    • Publications and scientific abstracts

  • Respond to safety-related queries from Health Authorities and Ethics Committees.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Participate in project teams and clinical trial teams to provide proactive safety input.

  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, and Data Monitoring Committees.

  • Support safety communication and investigator training activities when required.

  • Maintain effective relationships with global GPS teams and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Medicine / MD after MBBS preferred.

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related healthcare discipline may be considered based on experience.

  • Experience in Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Safety, or Drug Safety.

  • Hands-on experience in:

    • Signal Management

    • Aggregate Safety Reporting

    • Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)

    • Risk Management activities

Required Skills

  • Strong understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations and safety surveillance processes.

  • Experience with signal detection, evaluation, and management.

  • Knowledge of DSUR, PSUR/PBRER, SUSAR reporting, and RMP processes.

  • Ability to interpret clinical safety data and communicate medical insights.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to communicate complex safety information clearly to different stakeholders.

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications:

    • Word

    • Excel

    • PowerPoint

    • Outlook

  • Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience working with global pharmaceutical companies or CROs.

  • Knowledge of ICH guidelines and GVP modules.

  • Experience supporting Health Authority interactions.

  • Experience in safety governance committees and cross-functional safety reviews.

  • Therapeutic area experience in Diabetes, Obesity, Rare Diseases, or Chronic Disease Management.

  • Experience with pharmacovigilance databases and safety analytics tools.

Career Opportunity at Novo Nordisk

  • Opportunity to work within Global Patient Safety (GPS) on innovative therapies.

  • Exposure to global pharmacovigilance operations and product lifecycle management.

  • Collaboration with international safety teams across Denmark and other global hubs.

  • Professional growth opportunities through continuous learning and development.

  • Opportunity to contribute directly to patient safety and healthcare innovation.