Department – Clinical Development Center India
Novo Nordisk India Pvt. Ltd.
Are you passionate about driving clinical quality and compliance? Do you have a proven track record in clinical operations and a knack for innovation and process improvement? If you’re ready to take on a leadership role that makes a real impact, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity, apply today for a life-changing career!
The position
As the Head of Clinical Operational Excellence, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring clinical quality, compliance, and operational excellence, your key responsibilities will include:
- Perform risk assessments and trend analyses to proactively address clinical quality risks.
- Ensure audit and inspection readiness, including CAPA documentation and stakeholder communication.
- Represent the CDC in regional and global clinical quality forums.
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and coordinate Quality Management Reviews (QMR).
- Develop and execute yearly training plans aligned with operational strategies.
- Drive innovative solutions for operational efficiency (e.g., digital visit tracking, RBQM).
- Identify and implement process improvements, ensuring timely and effective execution.
- Conduct stakeholder satisfaction checks and measure the effectiveness of new processes.
- Experience in communicating with external Regulatory Authorities FDA, EMA, CDSCO, PMDO.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience in clinical operations and a minimum 3 years in clinical quality.
- 5 years direct team handling experience with 360* performance management.
- Completed qualifications in Medical, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or another related field.
- A track record of driving innovation and process improvements in clinical operations.
- Experience with digital tools and systems for operational excellence.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
About the department
The Clinical Development Centre (CDC) India is at the forefront of ensuring clinical quality and operational excellence. Based in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, the department is responsible for, proactively addressing clinical quality risks through risk assessments and trend analyses. Ensuring audit and inspection readiness while maintaining compliance with local regulatory requirements. Driving innovative solutions such as digital visit tracking and Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM). Representing CDC in global forums and fostering collaboration with external regulatory authorities. With a culture of continuous improvement and a commitment to operational efficiency, the team thrives on delivering impactful results that make a difference.
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 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.
Contact
To submit your application, please upload your CV and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions). Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line Managers before applying.
Deadline
01st Aug. 2025
Disclaimer
It has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organizations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information, purchasing of equipment or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers. Furthermore, Novo Nordisk does not charge prospective employees with fees or make requests for funding as a part of the recruitment process.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.
