PHARMAFull-time
Safety Surveillance Adviser I
BANGALORE (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/16/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONNOVO NORDISKPharmaceuticals / Healthcare
ROLE OVERVIEW
Safety Surveillance Adviser role within Global Patient Safety, supporting product safety surveillance, safety labelling, aggregate reporting, risk management and proactive safety communication across the medicine lifecycle.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Own safety sections of Company Core Data Sheets for development products and maintain marketed-product labelling
- •Provide safety input as a labelling change request reviewer
- •Prepare sections of DSURs, periodic SUSAR reports, PSURs and clinical Risk Management Plans
- •Establish, operate and chair cross-functional safety committees
- •Present ongoing safety surveillance analysis and results for endorsement and recommendations
- •Provide safety input to development plans, protocols, clinical trial reports, investigator brochures and integrated safety summaries
- •Respond to Health Authority and Ethics Committee safety enquiries
- •Ensure deliverables to and from Data Monitoring Committees
- •Participate in project and trial teams
- •Conduct Investigator training and proactive safety communication
Reporting Hierarchy: Reports within Global Patient Safety at Novo Nordisk Global Business Services; Collaborates with global safety hubs in Søborg, Denmark and partner teams; Exact reporting line and team size not specified
* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant experience in Signal Management, Aggregate Management and ICSR handling
- Strong English communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to adapt quickly in a continuously developing environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Master's degree in Medicine/MD after MBBS preferred
- •Experience with safety surveillance across clinical development and marketed products
- •Experience with DSUR, PSUR, RMP or safety labelling activities
- •Experience communicating complex safety information to cross-functional stakeholders
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Pharmacovigilance
signal management
aggregate management
ICSR
safety surveillance
safety labelling
CCDS
DSUR
SUSAR
PSUR
RMP
clinical safety
Health Authority communication
Ethics Committee communication
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Learning and development opportunities, benefits aligned with career and life stage, global collaboration and professional development
The posting does not disclose specific salary or bonus/equity figures. Compensation should be confirmed directly with Novo Nordisk during recruitment.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company focused on developing treatments for serious chronic diseases, with major therapeutic areas including diabetes, obesity and rare diseases.
TEAM SIZE: 70,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Culture: Dynamic, collaborative and fast-paced environment focused on patient safety, scientific development, operational excellence, shared purpose and continuous improvement.
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
Potential progression can include Senior Safety Surveillance Adviser, Global Patient Safety specialist or manager, signal/aggregate management specialist and broader pharmacovigilance leadership roles, depending on experience and organizational opportunities.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Highlight hands-on Signal Management, Aggregate Management and ICSR experience; emphasize safety surveillance and pharmacovigilance expertise; demonstrate experience with DSUR/PSUR/RMP or safety labelling where applicable; showcase clear English communication and cross-functional collaboration; mention relevant medical qualifications if applicable.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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