Job Description

Department Centralized Monitoring Unit, Bangalore
Location: Bangalore
Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS), India

Are you passionate about ensuring patient safety and protocol compliance in clinical trials? Do you thrive in an analytical and detail-oriented environment? If so, you might be our new Dose Surveillance Advisor at Novo Nordisk’s Centralized Monitoring Unit in Bangalore. Read on and apply today!

The Position

As a Dose Surveillance Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting dose surveillance and retention efforts across global clinical trials. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing adherence to prescribed dose status across assigned trial sites in collaboration with Clinical Medical Managers (CMMs) and Medical Advisors (MS).

• Proactively identifying prescribed vs. expected dose discrepancies, engaging with sites, and driving clear, traceable follow-ups.

• Documenting dose-related operational risks in applicable tools and ensuring inspection-ready records.

• Supporting site engagement through clear communication, data insights, and timely escalation of issues.

• Executing routine and ad-hoc dose surveillance reviews in accordance with protocol requirements.

• Collaborating closely with Trial Managers on dose- and retention-related matters, contributing to site performance and trial quality.

• Coaching site staff to strengthen dose compliance practices, documentation quality, and protocol adherence.

• Communicating findings to trial squads and medical partners to support informed decision-making.

• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and helping shape this evolving surveillance function.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who can bring the following qualifications to the table:

Education

Graduate degree in Life Sciences (M‑Pharma, PharmD, BDS/MDS, Pharmacy, MSc Nursing) with strong understanding of clinical trial conduct and ICH‑GCP.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years in clinical trials within pharma/biotech/CRO/hospital settings ( mandatory).

• Strong working knowledge of trial data, systems, and global clinical operations.

• Experience collaborating with diverse global stakeholders.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

• Ability to independently solve complex issues in evolving environments.

• Strong analytical mindset and familiarity with clinical IT systems.

• High motivation, ownership, and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Ability to coach, influence, and manage stakeholders effectively.

About the Department

Novo Nordisk’s Centralized Monitoring Unit (CMU) in Bangalore is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing clinical trial methodologies. Since 2016, we have been at the forefront of Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM), enabling early identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks to clinical data and patient safety.

CMU Bangalore works closely with the RBQM office in Denmark and global trial teams to focus on critical data, processes, and risks across our portfolio. Our team of medical reviewers, central monitors, statistical monitors, and functional programmers ensures robust data quality oversight, trend identification, and timely corrective action. Located in Bangalore, our dynamic and collaborative atmosphere fosters innovation and excellence in clinical development.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

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.