Pharmacovigilance Manager

Clinical Development, Medical, and Regulatory Affairs (CMR)

São Paulo, Brazil

Are you passionate about thriving in a dynamic environment and balancing strategic thinking with hands-on leadership? If so, we’re looking for a Pharmacovigilance Manager to join our team in Brazil. Read more and apply today! 

Your new role
As a Pharmacovigilance Manager, your leadership will shape how we ensure patient safety across our expanding portfolio and you'll lead safety operations in Brazil, representing Novo Nordisk to health authorities while fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement. Some of your responsibilities will include:  

• Act as Local PV Responsible to Brazilian Health Authorities, being available 24 hours for critical health authority contact and representing Novo Nordisk in all pharmacovigilance matters. 

• Manage and develop a team of 3 direct reports, fostering their growth while building a high-performing pharmacovigilance department. 

• Ensure the Pharmacovigilance Management System for Brazil is well established, ensuring full compliance with both Novo Nordisk global requirements and local health legislation. 

• Serve as technical and strategic business partner for pharmacovigilance and other key stakeholders. 

• Monitor key performance indicators, conduct regular compliance assessments and implement measures to address any identified gaps. 

• Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness of the pharmacovigilance unit, ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulatory requirements 

• Provide pharmacovigilance oversight of external partners. 

• Develop and implement improvement strategies to streamline processes, optimize workflow, and enhance the overall quality and compliance of pharmacovigilance activities. 

Your new department
The Clinical Development, Medical, and Regulatory affairs (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is at the forefront of advancing medical science and improving patient outcomes. Our team plays a critical role in ensuring our life-saving medicines meet the highest safety and regulatory standards. 
At Novo Nordisk, we put patients first, and our collaborative environment allows us to work closely with other areas and stakeholders to deliver meaningful results. Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference! 

Your skills and qualifications
We are looking for an experienced pharmacovigilance professional who possesses:  

• University degree in pharmaceutical sciences, medical science or related field. 

• Previous experience with pharmacovigilance and the ability to manage complex safety operations. 

• Previous supervisory or management experience, with demonstrated ability to develop and lead teams. 

• Advanced knowledge of Brazilian health regulations and pharmacovigilance requirements, ensuring compliance while driving continuous improvement. 

• Proficiency in both written and verbal English to collaborate effectively with global teams. 

• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to detect business opportunities and adapt quickly to new situations. 

• Knowledge in therapeutic areas and/or biotech products relevant to Novo Nordisk. 

• Experience with regulatory intelligence activities and pharmaceutical registration databases is a plus. 

• Advanced degrees such as PhD, MBA, MD or MSc are differentials.  

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.  

What we offer
There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.