Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate

Novo Nordisk
Full Time
₹4 Lakhs - ₹5.2 Lakhs
Bangalore
Posted 1h ago

Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate

Novo Nordisk

Job description

Apply for the Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate job in Bangalore at Novo Nordisk and start your drug safety career.

Company Description 

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company from Denmark, founded in 1923. It is best known for its work in diabetes care and works in obesity and rare diseases. It is now hiring for the Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate position. The company's teams work in many countries to help people live healthier lives. The company puts patients first and supports its people with learning. Its India team works from its Bangalore office.

 Job Summary 

Novo Nordisk is hiring a Junior Associate in Pharmacovigilance in Bangalore. You will process adverse events and product complaints and report them on time. You will keep safety records correct and ready for audits. You will work under guidance and learn safety databases like Veeva Safety. The role suits pharmacy graduates who want to start or grow in drug safety.

 Key Responsibilities 

  • As a Pharmacovigilance Associate, you will receive, record, and report adverse events and product complaints to Global Safety on time and follow up until each case is closed.

  • Check the safety mailbox and handle safety information and customer complaints from calls, apps, and internal portals.

  • Process cases in Veeva Safety and Veeva Quality, from intake and case narratives to quality review, submission, and closure.

  • Perform reconciliation and quality checks, and verify the source of data to ensure accuracy and completeness of cases.

  • Help prepare, submit, and track clinical trial safety and post-marketing reports to the regulatory agencies.

  • Keep safety databases, trackers, and records complete and ready for audits and inspections.

  • Understand local pharmacovigilance law and report any notifications or changes in local law and any delays to Global Safety on time.

 Educational Qualification 

  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.

  • Master's degree, such as M.Pharm or Pharm.D, is preferred.

  • Training in pharmacovigilance basics or safety databases is preferred.

  • 1 to 2 years of pharmacovigilance or drug safety experience is needed.

 Skills Required 

  • As a Pharmacovigilance Associate, you should have basic knowledge of pharmacovigilance, adverse event reporting, and ICSR processing.

  • Knowledge of guidelines such as ICH, NDCT Rules 2019, PvPI, and GVP.

  • Good written and spoken communication.

  • Strong attention to detail and good documentation.

  • Familiarity with Veeva Safety or Veeva Quality.

  • Ability to plan tasks, meet deadlines, and raise issues quickly.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fluent English.

 Salary Structure 

The salary for a Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate (or Drug Safety Associate) at Novo Nordisk in Bengaluru typically ranges from ₹4 Lakhs to ₹5.2 Lakhs per year.

 Career Development 

You will own your work and learn on the job from experienced colleagues, with practical skills in safety databases, case processing, and regulatory needs. Training and clear quality goals help you grow in pharmacovigilance.

 How to Apply 

  • Open our job portal and search for the Junior Pharmacovigilance Associate job at Novo Nordisk in Bangalore.

  • Click the job posting to review all the details.

  • Enter your information and add your resume.

  • Send your application.

Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Healthcare
Role Category: Non Clinical Jobs
Application: External (Company Site)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Key Skills

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