Novo Nordisk India Pvt. Ltd. is inviting applications for the position of Jr. Associate – Pharmacovigilance in Bangalore, Karnataka. The role is part of the Pharmacovigilance Department within International Operations and focuses on adverse event (AE) processing, product quality complaint (PQC) management, Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) processing, and regulatory safety reporting.
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy are eligible to apply. Applicants with M.Pharm or Pharm.D qualifications are preferred. Candidates with knowledge of pharmacovigilance processes, adverse event reporting, ICSR processing, and safety databases can apply.
Applications are open until 20 November 2026. Novo Nordisk reviews applications on an ongoing basis and encourages interested candidates to apply early.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Novo Nordisk India Pvt. Ltd. |
| Job Title | Jr. Associate – Pharmacovigilance |
| Department | Pharmacovigilance |
| Category | Regulatory Affairs & Safety Pharmacovigilance |
| Job Location | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Qualification | B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D |
| Experience | 1–2 years in Pharmacovigilance or Drug Safety preferred |
| Application Deadline | 20 November 2026 |
Job Responsibilities
Selected candidates will support local pharmacovigilance operations, including adverse event processing, safety reporting, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Receive, document, and report adverse events (AEs), product quality complaints (PQCs), and adverse events associated with product quality complaints to Global Safety within required timelines.
- Monitor safety mailboxes and manage safety information and customer complaints received through phone calls, digital applications, and internal safety portals.
- Perform activities across the ICSR lifecycle, including case intake, assessment, narrative preparation, quality review, submission, follow-up, and closure.
- Conduct quality checks, source data verification, and reconciliations to ensure case accuracy and completeness.
- Support the preparation, submission, and tracking of clinical trial safety reports, including SUSARs and SAEs, and post-marketing ICSRs.
- Maintain safety databases, submission trackers, and pharmacovigilance records.
- Ensure documentation is complete and retrievable for audits and inspections.
- Monitor local pharmacovigilance requirements and communicate new or amended regulatory requirements to Global Safety.
- Track compliance activities and escalate potential delays or issues promptly.
Eligibility Criteria and Qualifications
Candidates interested in the Jr. Associate – Pharmacovigilance position should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm).
- Master’s degree in Pharmacy (M.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) preferred.
- Training in pharmacovigilance fundamentals or safety databases preferred.
- 1–2 years of experience in pharmacovigilance or drug safety preferred.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Applicants should have:
- Basic understanding of pharmacovigilance processes and adverse event reporting.
- Knowledge of Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) processing.
- Understanding of ICH guidelines and applicable Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP).
- Familiarity with New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019 (NDCT), and Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) guidelines.
- Familiarity with Veeva Safety or Veeva Quality.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Fluency in English.
