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Pv Compliance Principal Specialist, Qppv Off

Novo Nordisk
8+ years
INR 28 LPA – 40 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: Ph.D/M.S Skills: CPC Certified, CPT, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, GCP guidelines, HCPCS Level II, ICD-10-CM

PV Compliance Principal Specialist, QPPV Office

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS)

Position Summary

The PV Compliance Principal Specialist is responsible for driving pharmacovigilance (PV) compliance, audit and inspection readiness, QPPV oversight activities, quality management systems, CAPA governance, PSMF management, and global pharmacovigilance compliance initiatives. This role serves as a key subject matter expert supporting the QPPV Office and Global Patient Safety (GPS) organization to ensure continuous compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations and patient safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacovigilance Audit & Inspection Management

  • Act as Inspection Responsible for global PV audits and regulatory inspections.

  • Coordinate end-to-end inspection readiness activities.

  • Lead audit preparation, inspection support, and regulatory response management.

  • Manage communication with Competent Authorities and regulatory agencies.

  • Support onsite, remote, and hybrid inspections.

Inspection Follow-Up & CAPA Oversight

  • Coordinate audit and inspection follow-up activities.

  • Draft and review inspection responses.

  • Track CAPA implementation and effectiveness until closure.

  • Perform trending and analysis of audit findings.

  • Identify recurring compliance gaps and improvement opportunities.

QPPV Office Support

  • Support QPPV and Deputy QPPV oversight activities.

  • Facilitate QPPV Oversight Meetings.

  • Prepare compliance metrics, reports, and dashboards.

  • Ensure effective communication between global affiliates and headquarters.

  • Support governance activities across Global Patient Safety.

PSMF Management

  • Coordinate preparation and maintenance of:

    • Global Pharmacovigilance System Master Files (PSMF)

    • Local PSMFs

  • Ensure PSMF compliance with global regulatory requirements.

  • Manage periodic updates and version control activities.

  • Support inspections involving PSMF reviews.

PV Quality & Compliance Governance

  • Develop and maintain pharmacovigilance compliance frameworks.

  • Drive implementation of quality management initiatives.

  • Monitor compliance performance through KPIs and metrics.

  • Strengthen global pharmacovigilance oversight processes.

  • Ensure alignment with global regulatory expectations.

Quality Management System (QMS) Oversight

  • Support development and maintenance of:

    • SOPs

    • Work Instructions

    • Quality Procedures

    • Compliance Frameworks

  • Participate in QMS improvement projects.

  • Ensure continuous process optimization and compliance monitoring.

Deviation & CAPA Management

  • Manage pharmacovigilance deviations and investigations.

  • Conduct root cause analysis activities.

  • Drive CAPA development, implementation, and effectiveness monitoring.

  • Ensure timely closure of quality events.

  • Support inspection readiness through effective CAPA governance.

Metrics, Monitoring & Compliance Reporting

  • Develop and maintain PV quality KPIs.

  • Support compliance monitoring programs.

  • Analyze quality and compliance trends.

  • Generate compliance reports for leadership review.

  • Maintain oversight of global pharmacovigilance performance indicators.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

  • Act as Subject Matter Expert for PV compliance and quality systems.

  • Provide guidance to affiliates and internal stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with:

    • Global Patient Safety

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Quality Assurance

    • Clinical Development

    • Legal Teams

    • Corporate Communications

  • Participate in industry forums, conferences, and working groups.

Training & Continuous Improvement

  • Deliver compliance and inspection-readiness training.

  • Promote a culture of quality and compliance.

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Identify opportunities for process simplification and operational excellence.

Educational Qualification

Required

  • Master's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Pharmacology

    • Biotechnology

    • Biomedical Sciences

    • Related Healthcare Discipline

Preferred

  • PhD in Life Sciences or related discipline

Experience Required

  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in:

    • Pharmacovigilance

    • Drug Safety

    • PV Compliance

    • Quality Management

    • Regulatory Compliance

  • Strong experience managing:

    • PV Audits

    • Regulatory Inspections

    • QPPV Oversight Activities

    • PSMF Management

    • CAPA Programs

    • Compliance Governance