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Senior Manager - Medical Data Review

Novo Nordisk
8-12 years
₹40 LPA – ₹70 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: Basic Statistics Interpretation, Clinical Research Knowledge, Evidence Synthesis, Literature Review, Medical Writing, MS Word, Narrative Writing, Scientific Writing

Senior Manager – Medical Data Review (Central Monitoring Unit)

Company: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS)
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Department: Clinical Development – Central Monitoring Unit (CMU)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days per week from Bangalore office)
Experience Required: 8–12 Years (including 5+ years of management experience)

Salary Package

Expected CTC: ₹40 LPA – ₹70 LPA (Estimated market range based on senior leadership level, medical qualification, clinical development expertise, and pharmaceutical industry experience. Actual compensation may vary.)

Job Summary

The Senior Manager – Medical Data Review will lead medical monitoring activities within Novo Nordisk’s Central Monitoring Unit (CMU), ensuring high-quality clinical trial oversight, data integrity, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves leading a team of medical reviewers, driving Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) initiatives, overseeing medical data surveillance, and collaborating with global clinical development teams to strengthen clinical trial quality and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Data Review & Clinical Trial Oversight

  • Lead and oversee medical monitoring activities for global clinical trials in alignment with:

    • Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) principles

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

    • Company SOPs and quality standards

  • Ensure effective medical data review strategies and execution across clinical development programs.

  • Monitor medical data consistency, laboratory data trends, and critical clinical trial parameters.

  • Support early identification of risks, data trends, and quality issues requiring corrective actions.

  • Ensure patient safety and data integrity through proactive clinical trial oversight.

People Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of medical reviewers and clinical data specialists.

  • Establish clear performance expectations, competency frameworks, and development plans.

  • Conduct performance reviews and support individual career development through Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

  • Build a high-performing team culture focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Manage team resources, workload allocation, and operational priorities across clinical programs.

RBQM Strategy & Process Improvement

  • Drive implementation and advancement of Risk-Based Quality Management practices.

  • Identify opportunities for process optimization and operational improvement.

  • Support strategic initiatives to enhance centralized monitoring capabilities.

  • Ensure CMU practices remain aligned with evolving clinical research methodologies and regulatory expectations.

  • Promote innovation through data-driven monitoring approaches.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Represent Medical Monitoring and RBQM in cross-functional meetings, working groups, and steering committees.

  • Collaborate with:

    • Clinical Operations

    • Data Management

    • Biostatistics

    • Global Safety

    • R&D Quality

    • Trial Management teams

  • Partner with external stakeholders, including CROs, professional organizations, and regulatory authorities.

  • Support inspection and audit activities by ensuring continuous readiness.

Operational & Compliance Management

  • Manage line budgets and resource planning for medical data review activities.

  • Coordinate with peer Managers, Senior Managers, and Directors within RBQM and Central Monitoring functions.

  • Ensure compliance with Novo Nordisk policies related to:

    • Quality

    • Finance

    • Legal

    • Procurement

    • Human Resources

  • Maintain inspection readiness across assigned activities.

Required Qualifications

  • MD degree in Medicine, Science, or equivalent professional qualification.

  • Minimum 5+ years of management experience within the pharmaceutical or clinical research industry.

  • Extensive experience in clinical development and medical data review.

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Global drug development processes

    • Clinical trial lifecycle

    • GxP requirements

    • Risk-Based Monitoring (RBM) / Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM)

Required Skills

  • Strong leadership and people management capabilities.

  • Experience managing diverse global teams.

  • Deep understanding of clinical trial oversight and medical monitoring.

  • Knowledge of regulatory expectations related to clinical data quality and risk management.

  • Ability to interpret clinical data and identify quality risks.

  • Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

  • Strategic thinking with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.

  • Ability to lead through organizational change and uncertainty.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience working within global pharmaceutical organizations.

  • Experience with centralized monitoring and medical review processes.

  • Knowledge of RBQM frameworks and clinical quality management systems.

  • Experience collaborating with CRO partners and regulatory authorities.

  • Experience supporting regulatory inspections and clinical trial audits.

  • Familiarity with data analytics, visualization tools, and AI-enabled clinical trial oversight solutions.

Career Opportunity at Novo Nordisk

  • Leadership role within a global Clinical Development organization.

  • Opportunity to shape the future of Risk-Based Quality Management.

  • Exposure to innovative clinical trial methodologies and global R&D programs.

  • Collaboration with international teams across India, Denmark, and other global locations.

  • Professional growth opportunities through leadership development and continuous learning.

  • Opportunity to contribute to safe and effective medicines reaching patients worldwide.