Pharmacovigilance Vendor Governance Principal Specialist

Novo Nordisk

External PV Vendor Governance Principal Specialist managing global governance framework at Novo Nordisk. Focusing on vendor compliance and quality in pharmacovigilance operations.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeBangalore • 🇮🇳 IndiaLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and operationalise the global PV system external vendor governance framework
Design, implement and maintain a robust governance framework for GPS oversight of PV vendors
Oversee the performance and health of PV vendors within assigned segment
Act as the primary point of contact for relationship-level vendor issues and escalations
Facilitate governance meetings, prepare decision material for leadership and compliance bodies
Perform routine PV vendor compliance assessments, KPI reviews, trend analyses and audits
Detect early signals from GPS, affiliates and industry benchmarks
Drive cross-functional initiatives that harmonise PV vendor compliance processes with GPS standards
Ensure inspection and audit readiness within your area of responsibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Life Sciences or Business Administration
Minimum of 8 years' relevant pharmacovigilance experience within operations and/or vendor management
Expert knowledge of pharmacovigilance principles, international drug safety regulations and GxP
Prior experience working with CROs and external vendors
Solid understanding of PV and quality KPIs, GPS systems and databases
Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills
A structured, detail-oriented approach combined with the ability to handle complex tasks
Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities to learn and develop
Inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all

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Hard Skills & Tools

pharmacovigilancevendor managementKPI reviewstrend analysesauditscompliance assessmentsgovernance framework designGxPdrug safety regulationsGPS systems

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementdetail-orientedstructured approachproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationleadershiprelationship managementescalation management