Novo Nordisk Safety Surveillance Specialist Jobs

Novo Nordisk Safety Surveillance Specialist Jobs – Bangalore

Novo Nordisk is hiring a Safety Surveillance Specialist for its Global Patient Safety team at Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) in Bangalore, Karnataka. This senior pharmacovigilance opportunity is intended for qualified medical professionals with at least 12 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or patient safety. The role focuses on safety signal detection, benefit-risk evaluation, risk management plans, aggregate safety reporting, and product safety strategy across Diabetes, Obesity, and Rare Diseases portfolios. Eligible candidates can apply online before October 26, 2026.

Company Overview

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company focused on treatments for chronic diseases, including diabetes, obesity, and rare diseases. The Global Patient Safety team monitors, evaluates, and communicates product safety throughout the medicine lifecycle, working with colleagues in Bangalore, Copenhagen, and other global teams.

Job Details

• Company: Novo Nordisk

• Designation: Safety Surveillance Specialist

• Department: Global Patient Safety, Novo Nordisk GBS

• Category: Regulatory Affairs & Safety Pharmacovigilance

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

• Experience: Minimum 12 years in pharmacovigilance or patient safety

• Educational Qualification: MBBS or MD

• Application Deadline: October 26, 2026

Job Role & Responsibilities

Medical Safety Evaluation

• Evaluate the medical safety profile of products from clinical development through post-marketing.

• Analyze complex safety data and document clear medical conclusions.

• Review safety information from clinical trials, spontaneous reports, scientific literature, and post-marketing sources.

• Identify, evaluate, and interpret potential safety signals.

• Contribute to evidence-based safety decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

Signal Management & Risk Assessment

• Establish and maintain product safety profiles through critical safety data analysis.

• Lead pharmacovigilance planning by developing and implementing safety strategies.

• Provide expert medical opinions on benefit-risk assessments.

• Contribute to risk management strategies and risk management plans (RMPs).

• Interpret epidemiological data and integrate evidence from multiple sources to support safety conclusions.

Clinical Development & Regulatory Documentation

• Contribute to clinical study designs and safety monitoring strategies for study protocols.

• Support the development and maintenance of core reference safety information.

• Participate in product labelling activities.

• Ensure accurate documentation of safety interpretations and conclusions in regulatory reports.

• Support safety governance meetings and represent Safety Surveillance in discussions with regulatory authorities, external consultants, and partners.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Work with global teams, including colleagues in Copenhagen and other partner functions.

• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Coach and mentor team members, sharing expertise to strengthen team capabilities.

• Contribute to long-term safety strategy and process improvement initiatives.

Eligibility & Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Educational Qualification: Medical degree (MBBS or MD) from an accredited institution.

• Experience: Minimum 12 years in pharmacovigilance or patient safety, with a proven track record of delivery.

• Signal Management: Extensive experience in safety signal detection, evaluation, and management.

• Risk Management: Strong experience with risk management plans and aggregate safety reports.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of drug development and relevant regulatory frameworks.

• Data Interpretation: Ability to interpret epidemiological data and integrate different sources of safety evidence.

• Project Management: Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Communication: Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

• Leadership: Innovative mindset, strategic thinking, and experience contributing to process improvements.

Important: This is a senior medical safety role requiring an MBBS or MD qualification and substantial pharmacovigilance experience. It is not an entry-level pharmacovigilance vacancy.

Location & Work Environment

The role is based in Bangalore, Karnataka, within Novo Nordisk Global Business Services. The successful candidate will work with global patient safety teams and cross-functional stakeholders, including teams in Copenhagen, as well as external regulatory and consulting partners.

 

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official Novo Nordisk careers website.

Apply Online: Novo Nordisk Safety Surveillance Specialist – Official Careers Page

Application deadline: October 26, 2026.

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