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Senior Safety Medical Writer

Novo Nordisk
7+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, India
1 June 5, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing

Senior Safety Medical Writer

Department: Safety Medical Writing, Safety Surveillance, Global Patient Safety
Function: Regulatory Affairs & Pharmacovigilance
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 7+ Years
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Drug Safety / Pharmacovigilance


Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Safety Medical Writer to support global pharmacovigilance and patient safety activities through the preparation of complex regulatory safety documents and aggregate safety reports.

The Senior Safety Medical Writer will serve as a subject matter expert in pharmacovigilance documentation, leading high-complexity writing assignments while ensuring scientific accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of critical safety reports. This role requires extensive expertise in aggregate safety analyses, risk management planning, regulatory guidelines, and cross-functional collaboration.

The successful candidate will contribute significantly to patient safety by ensuring clear, concise, and scientifically robust communication of product safety information throughout the product lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities

Aggregate Safety Reporting

  • Lead the preparation, authoring, and review of complex aggregate safety reports.

  • Develop scientifically accurate and regulatory-compliant safety documentation.

  • Analyze and summarize safety data from multiple sources to support benefit-risk evaluation.

  • Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all safety deliverables.

Key Documents Include:

  • Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSURs)

  • Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Reports (PBRERs)

  • Development Safety Update Reports (DSURs)

  • Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

  • Aggregate Safety Assessment Reports

  • Health Authority Response Documents

  • Safety Narratives and Supporting Documentation


Risk Management & Safety Evaluation

  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of product Risk Management Plans.

  • Support benefit-risk assessments throughout product development and commercialization.

  • Collaborate with safety physicians and surveillance teams to evaluate emerging safety information.

  • Translate complex safety analyses into clear regulatory documentation.


Regulatory Documentation & Health Authority Support

  • Prepare responses to regulatory authority inquiries regarding safety-related matters.

  • Support global regulatory submissions by providing high-quality safety documentation.

  • Ensure compliance with international pharmacovigilance regulations and reporting standards.

  • Participate in preparation of submission-ready safety documents for regulatory agencies worldwide.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with:

    • Safety Physicians

    • Pharmacovigilance Scientists

    • Regulatory Affairs Teams

    • Clinical Development Teams

    • Epidemiologists

    • Biostatisticians

    • Medical Affairs Professionals

  • Provide scientific writing expertise during document planning and development.

  • Facilitate alignment across stakeholders regarding document strategy, content, and messaging.

  • Lead discussions to resolve complex scientific and regulatory issues.


Compliance & Regulatory Intelligence

  • Monitor updates to global pharmacovigilance regulations, guidance documents, and industry standards.

  • Evaluate the impact of regulatory changes on safety documentation processes.

  • Support implementation of new regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

  • Ensure all deliverables meet global compliance expectations.


Innovation & Digital Transformation

  • Contribute to innovation initiatives within Safety Medical Writing.

  • Support implementation of:

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled authoring solutions

    • Structured Authoring Technologies

    • Automation Tools

    • Digital Documentation Platforms

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability of safety reporting processes.


Process Improvement & Knowledge Sharing

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Safety Medical Writing function.

  • Develop best practices and standardized approaches for document preparation.

  • Mentor junior and mid-level medical writers.

  • Provide training and guidance on scientific writing, safety reporting, and regulatory requirements.

  • Promote knowledge sharing across global teams.


Required Qualifications

Education

Mandatory

Master’s Degree and/or PhD in one of the following disciplines:

  • Pharmacy

  • Medicine

  • Pharmacology

  • Life Sciences

  • Veterinary Sciences

  • Biological Sciences

  • Biotechnology

  • Related Scientific Disciplines


Experience Requirements

Mandatory Experience

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in:

    • Pharmacovigilance

    • Drug Safety

    • Safety Medical Writing

    • Regulatory Writing

  • Extensive experience authoring aggregate safety reports and pharmacovigilance documentation.

  • Strong understanding of global drug development and patient safety processes.

Preferred Experience

  • Experience supporting Marketing Authorization Applications (MAA).

  • Experience with New Drug Applications (NDA), Biologics License Applications (BLA), or similar regulatory submissions.

  • Experience working in global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments.

  • Experience implementing AI or structured authoring solutions within medical writing workflows.