Senior Patient Safety Vendor Management Manager

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Novo Nordisk is seeking a Senior Patient Safety Vendor Management Manager in Plainsboro, NJ, full time onsite, to oversee contract and vendor activities related to patient safety including safety information reporting, PVA management, and liaison work across Patient Safety, QA, Legal, Compliance and Global PV teams. The role demands deep pharmacovigilance expertise, contract review and negotiation, and oversight of PSP, MRP, call centers, digital health initiatives, and registries, with responsibility for PSMF data quality and regulatory readiness under FDA and ICH guidelines. Ideal candidates have a life sciences degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or an HCP with 5+ years, plus strong PM and communication skills. Travel 0-10%. To apply, tailor your resume to PV PVA, vendor management impact, cross functional collaboration, and program leadership; quantify outcomes and demonstrate alignment with Novo Nordisk’s patient centered mission.

About the Department

The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From healthcare provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

To ensure oversight and management of all contract and vendor related activities pertaining to Patient Safety including but not limited to contract review and vendor management support in regard to safety information reporting. To serve as a liaison between USO PS & GxP BUSINESS OPS, USO Patient Safety Group and other departments on Pharmacovigilance Agreement (PVA) related matters. To contribute and support quality monitoring activities related to safety information reporting and quality tasks performed by suppliers and business partners to ensure compliance with PVA requirements.

Relationships

This position reports to the Associate Director or Director, Patient Safety Vendor Management. This position works closely with including but not limited to the following: all units in Patient Safety, USO QA, NNI Legal, NNI Compliance, NNI Commercial, NNI Finance, Global Business Services Bangalore (GBS-BLR), PV & GDP Auditor(s) as well as with counterparts in Global Patient Safety and Contract Owners in NNAS. External relationships include interactions with NNI business partners, suppliers, healthcare professionals and with FDA personnel concerning safety information reporting matters related to contracts and PVA requirements.

Essential Functions

• Administration:
  • Exercises considerable latitude and applies extensive pharmacovigilance knowledge and technical expertise in determining and implementing strategies consistent with the unit’s functional and corporate goals
  • Manages Patient Safety Vendor Management’s responsibilities and maintains oversight toward Patient Support Programs (PSP), Market Research Programs (MRP), call centers, digital health initiatives/activities, social/digital media monitoring services, and Registries incl. contract review and negotiation, management of PVA requirements, and supplier relations
  • Oversees safety information reconciliation and QC activities from suppliers and corporate partners to ensure compliance with PVA requirements
  • Supports development and maintenance of Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF). Ensures accuracy and completeness of data collection programs and associated PVAs in the Global Patient Safety PV Oversight System
  • Monitors and manages the Patient Safety Contracts Management mailbox. Assigns and delegates tasks as appropriate
  • Understands Patient Safety case processing and NNI contracting operations including tool and systems used, exceptions processes, and workflows
  • Collaborates with all units within Patient Safety, other business areas at NNI, GBS-BLR and Global Patient Safety to ensure late reports from suppliers and business partners have been correctly identified and documented as per relevant SOPs and reported to management. Perform proper root cause analysis, identification, documentation, correction, corrective and preventive action, as appropriate
  • Supports internal and external training activities related to contract and vendor management
  • Provides guidance to contract owners and other stakeholders on safety reporting requirements, incl. PVAs
  • Contributes to business continuity and resource planning. Ensures adequate coverage for essential tasks at all times
  • Provides strategic input and contributes to process / quality improvement initiatives
  • Guides the successful completion of major programs or initiatives, and may function in a project leadership role
  • Participates in onboarding and training of new Patient Safety Vendor Management staff and contingency workers
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensures compliance with all Federal regulations, guidance, and company SOPs regarding safety information reporting from post-marketing sources and clinical trials complaint handling
  • Ensures local/affiliate PVA templates meet both Global and local regulatory requirements
  • Provides audit and inspection readiness and support
  • Develops and maintains company (pharmacovigilance) SOPs
  • Maintains up to date knowledge of the regulations and guidelines issued by FDA and ICH
• Business Partner Liaison:
  • Liaises with suppliers and corporate partners on safety reporting and monitoring issues as appropriate
  • Serves as primary contact, facilitator and communicator of information to other departments within NNI and NNAS concerning contracts, vendors and PVA requirements related matters

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in medical or life science area with a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience required; or a healthcare professional (HCP e.g. RN or R.Ph) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, including 3 years in safety reporting. Advanced degree preferred
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent project management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities and move projects forward while maintaining high quality and meeting deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate proficiency in Windows, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel required
• Knowledge of FDA requirements in safety information reporting and GMP regulations
• Previous pharmaceutical industry experience in contract or alliance management preferred

The base compensation range for this position is $120K to $171K. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.

Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

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 defeating 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.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.