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Safety Surv Medical Writing Specialist

Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk
8+ years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Safety Surveillance Medical Writing Specialist

Category: Regulatory Affairs & Pharmacovigilance
Function: Safety Medical Writing – Safety Surveillance, Global Patient Safety
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Location: On-site
Organization: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS)
Application Deadline: 31 January 2026


Role Overview

The Safety Surveillance Medical Writing Specialist plays a critical role within Global Patient Safety, responsible for delivering high-complexity regulatory pharmacovigilance documents that ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance across global markets. This role is ideal for experienced pharmacovigilance professionals with deep expertise in aggregate safety reporting, risk management documentation, and health authority interactions.

As a subject matter expert, you will contribute to scientific excellence, process innovation, and capability building within Safety Medical Writing while supporting Novo Nordisk’s mission to deliver safe and effective therapies worldwide.


Key Responsibilities

Safety Medical Writing & Regulatory Documentation

  • Author and manage complex aggregate safety reports, including:

    • Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)

    • Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs)

    • Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

  • Prepare scientifically robust responses to Health Authority questions related to safety surveillance.

  • Ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and regulatory compliance of safety documents aligned with global and local guidelines.


Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance

  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, and Safety Surveillance teams.

  • Monitor, interpret, and implement updates to global and local pharmacovigilance regulations and guidelines.

  • Ensure timely and compliant submission of safety documentation to regulatory authorities.


Innovation, Process Excellence & Capability Building

  • Contribute to innovation and technical optimization initiatives, including structured authoring, AI-enabled tools, and automation in medical writing.

  • Drive continuous improvement activities to enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability of safety deliverables.

  • Support medical writing competency development through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing.

  • Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to junior medical writers on document strategy, structure, and content.


Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualification:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Life Sciences (Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary Sciences, Biological Sciences, or related disciplines)

Experience Required:

  • Minimum 8+ years of proven experience in pharmacovigilance and safety medical writing

  • Demonstrated expertise in PSURs, DSURs, RMPs, and applicable global pharmacovigilance regulations

  • Experience handling high-complexity regulatory submissions, including Marketing Authorization Applications (MAA), is highly desirable


Technical & Professional Skills

  • Expert knowledge of pharmacovigilance processes and drug development lifecycle

  • Strong understanding of global safety regulations and reporting standards

  • Experience applying AI tools, structured authoring systems, or digital solutions in medical writing

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines

  • Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management capabilities

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in business-level English

  • High proficiency in scientific data interpretation, presentation, and storytelling


About the Department

Safety Medical Writing is a global function within Global Patient Safety, with teams based in Bangalore, India and Søborg, Denmark. The department delivers high-quality regulatory pharmacovigilance documentation, ensuring safety data is communicated transparently, ethically, and in compliance with global regulatory expectations.


Why Join Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare leader with over 100 years of innovation focused on defeating serious chronic diseases. The organization fosters a culture of curiosity, accountability, inclusion, and long-term impact, offering professionals the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that improves patient lives worldwide.


Equal Opportunity & Recruitment Integrity

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive recruitment process. No recruitment fees are charged at any stage. Applicants are advised to remain cautious of fraudulent job offers and only engage through official Novo Nordisk recruitment channels.


How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online by submitting their updated CV through the official application portal.