Pharmacovigilance Compliance Specialist

PV Compliance Specialist, QPPV Office

   

Team: QPPV Office & PV Excellence, Global Patient Safety
 
Location: Bangalore, Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS), India

 

 

Are you passionate about pharmacovigilance and patient safety? Do you thrive at the intersection of compliance, quality and global collaboration? Join us in shaping how Novo Nordisk safeguards millions of patients through best-in-class PV processes – and help us stay ahead of an evolving regulatory landscape.

 

Your new role
As our new PV Compliance Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting QPPV Office coordination and the overall quality system across Headquarters and selected affiliates, as well as PV inspections, audits. You will work closely with the QPPV Office and PV Excellence Leadership Team, contributing to a strong compliance oversight framework that protects patients and reinforces Novo Nordisk's reputation as a trusted leader in drug safety.

 

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating QPPV Office activities, including scheduling and facilitating QPPV Oversight meetings, collating metrics and data, and contributing to preparation and maintenance of global and local Pharmacovigilance System Master Files (PSMFs)
• Driving PV Quality Management System excellence through development and implementation of KPIs, SOPs and QMS activities, and contributing to the Risk and Compliance committee with relevant Quality KPIs and risk reporting
• Supporting oversight and management of deviations and CAPAs, ensuring structured follow-up and resolution, and acting as Deviation Owner and Change Request Owner when needed
• Performing trending and analysis of PV-related findings, providing input to the PSMF, and communicating conclusions to relevant Process Owners
• Supporting the "Inspection Responsible" role for HQ PV audits and inspections – including preparation, on-site/online support, training of stakeholders, rehearsals, pre-inspection requests and inspection room setup, as well as coordination of response preparation, CAPA monitoring and report distribution
• Acting as a subject matter expert for stakeholders on PV audits and inspections, delivering relevant PV training in HQ and affiliates, and representing Novo Nordisk in internal working groups and at external conferences
• Staying ahead of regulatory developments and industry best practices, and contributing to the continuous improvement of GPS processes, procedures and digital tools

 

Your new department
In Research & Development, you'll be part of a unit that explores bold scientific ideas and advances them into clinical testing. We combine curiosity, AI tools, and human data to develop transformative therapies. Through collaboration and operational excellence, we shape and deliver an innovative pipeline to meet future patient needs.
You will join the QPPV Office & PV Excellence team within Global Patient Safety (GPS), a global function dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of pharmacovigilance compliance across Novo Nordisk. Working closely with colleagues in Denmark, GPS Bangalore, GPS US and affiliates worldwide, the team plays a critical role in protecting patients and supporting our QPPV in fulfilling regulatory obligations. Your contribution will directly strengthen our inspection readiness, quality oversight and ability to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

 

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a structured, analytical and self-driven professional who thrives in a global, cross-functional environment and is motivated by ensuring compliance that ultimately protects patients. You'll bring with you:

• A Master's degree in life sciences and 5+ years of relevant experience within pharmacovigilance, including hands-on experience from various PV positions and with PV audits and inspections
• Solid knowledge of PV principles, international drug safety regulatory requirements, GCP and GxP documentation, as well as a good understanding of PV and quality KPIs
• Strong project coordination skills, experience working in international teams, and confidence as a user of relevant IT systems within the pharmaceutical industry
• A structured approach with strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle complex tasks with few defined procedures, work against deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a team-oriented mindset with flexibility and change readiness, and a positive attitude that encourages knowledge sharing across cultural and professional boundaries
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

 

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we are driven by a century-old mission to defeat serious chronic diseases – and we are reaching more patients today than ever before. We approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward, knowing that what we do every day has a direct and tangible impact on people's lives. Here, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, in a culture that values openness, accountability and respect, and where diverse perspectives strengthen our collective results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations and shapes the future of health.

 

What we offer
There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

 

Deadline
21 June 2026.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

 

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

Experience Level

Mid Level