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Safety Surveillance Adviser

Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk
2-3 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
10 March 26, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MD 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

Novo Nordisk – Safety Surveillance Adviser | Bangalore, India | Pharmacovigilance

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-site
Experience: Mid-Level (Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safety)
Qualification: MD / Master’s in Medicine or Life Sciences (Preferred)
Compensation: Not disclosed in the job description
Application Deadline: April 8, 2026

Pharmacovigilance and drug safety jobs in India are among the fastest-growing pharma career paths, and this role offers deep exposure to global safety surveillance, signal detection, and regulatory safety reporting.

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Job Summary

Novo Nordisk is hiring a Safety Surveillance Adviser to support global pharmacovigilance operations and ensure the safety profile of products across clinical development and post-marketing phases. This role is critical in maintaining drug safety, benefit-risk balance, and regulatory compliance through continuous safety monitoring and reporting.

You will work within the Global Patient Safety (GPS) team, contributing to signal management, aggregate reporting, risk management plans, and regulatory safety submissions while collaborating with global stakeholders.

This is an ideal role for professionals aiming to build expertise in:

  • Pharmacovigilance (PV)

  • Drug Safety & Risk Management

  • Regulatory Affairs & Safety Reporting

  • Clinical Trial Safety


Key Responsibilities

Safety Surveillance & Signal Management

  • Perform ongoing safety surveillance for products in pre-approval and post-marketing phases

  • Identify, evaluate, and communicate safety signals from global data sources

  • Maintain product safety profiles and ensure benefit-risk balance

Aggregate Reporting & Regulatory Compliance

  • Author and review key pharmacovigilance documents:

    • Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs)

    • Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)

    • SUSAR reports

    • Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

  • Respond to queries from Health Authorities (HAs) and internal stakeholders

Labeling & Safety Documentation

  • Own and maintain safety sections of:

    • Company Core Data Sheet (CCDS)

    • Product labeling for marketed drugs

  • Provide safety input for labeling change requests (LCRs)

Clinical Trial Safety & Risk Management

  • Provide safety input into:

    • Clinical Trial Protocols

    • Investigator’s Brochures (IB)

    • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

  • Support Data Monitoring Committees (DMCs) and Ethics Committees (ECs)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Chair and manage cross-functional safety committees

  • Collaborate with clinical development, regulatory, and medical teams

  • Conduct investigator training and safety communication sessions


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • MD (preferred) or Master’s degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related field

  • Experience in:

    • Signal Management

    • Aggregate Reporting (DSUR, PSUR)

    • Individual Case Safety Reports (ICSRs)

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Pharmacovigilance systems and processes

    • Global drug safety regulations

    • Clinical trial safety requirements

  • Familiarity with:

    • ICH-GVP guidelines

    • Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

    • Safety databases and reporting tools

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills


Perks & Benefits

  • Work with a global leader in diabetes, obesity, and rare disease therapeutics

  • Exposure to international pharmacovigilance and regulatory frameworks

  • Opportunity to lead safety committees and global safety strategies

  • Collaborative and high-impact work environment

  • Career growth in drug safety, regulatory affairs, and clinical development


About the Company

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare leader with over 100 years of expertise in diabetes care, obesity management, and rare diseases. The company is known for its strong focus on patient safety, innovative therapies, and sustainable healthcare solutions.


Why This Role is High-Value in Pharma Careers

The Safety Surveillance Adviser role sits at the core of modern drug development. With increasing regulatory scrutiny and patient safety requirements, pharmacovigilance professionals are in high demand globally.

This role provides direct exposure to:

  • Global safety reporting systems

  • Regulatory submissions to health authorities

  • Clinical trial safety oversight

  • Risk-benefit analysis of pharmaceutical products

This makes it a powerful career move toward roles like:

  • Drug Safety Physician

  • Pharmacovigilance Scientist

  • Risk Management Specialist

  • Regulatory Safety Lead


Application Process

  • Apply through the official Novo Nordisk careers portal

  • Upload updated CV highlighting pharmacovigilance and safety experience

  • Ensure alignment with key keywords like:

    • Pharmacovigilance

    • Signal Detection

    • ICSR Processing

    • DSUR / PSUR

    • Risk Management Plans


Call to Action

If you want to build a career in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, and global regulatory affairs, this is your chance to work on high-impact therapies that improve millions of lives.