Functional Programmer

Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) India

Department: Centralised Monitoring Unit, CDS GBS - Bangalore

Are you passionate about what you are doing? Do you want to build excellence within processes in the most efficient way? Do you have innovative mindset to drive change in a future-ready environment? Are you best at what you do? If so, raise your hand as there is an exciting opportunity waiting for you as an “Functional Programmer” with us. “Apply Now” At Novo Nordisk, we assure you will experience the best.

About the department

Bangalore Global Development since its inception, has transitioned from a small start-up to one of the largest units in Global Business Services, Bangalore (GBS) and a key contributor to Novo Nordisk clinical development portfolio. The Centralised Monitoring Unit (CMU) was established in GBS in 2016 to support the Risk Based Monitoring of clinical trials conducted by Novo Nordisk in line with health authority requirements. The unit is the single and only entity across the globe responsible for performance of centralised medical monitoring for all clinical trials involving medical review of patient data that includes medical monitoring and lab surveillance and generation of visualisations and reports identifying outliers and trends from various data sources.

The Position 

As a Functional Programmer, the role involves generating standard and customized trial monitoring reports to support Risk-Based Quality Monitoring (RBQM) across clinical trial portfolios, using tools like SQL, SAS, Power BI, and Python. Responsibilities include understanding stakeholder needs, programming data-driven reports from multiple clinical systems, and ensuring high-quality deliverables through rigorous quality checks. The role also includes preparing documentation, supporting process improvements, and contributing to training initiatives.

• Responsible to generate standard and custom trial monitoring reports using languages like SQL, SAS, Python in different BI tools (Qlik Sense, Power BI, SAS JMP Clinical, Clue Point, eClincal etc.) ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs and RBQM requirements.
• Responsible to prepare, maintain, and peer-review report-related documentation; develop and perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct and chair trial monitoring meetings, gather requirements, train stakeholders on report usage, track requests, and manage expectations and timelines.
• Train and mentor new team members, support onboarding processes, and assist in developing training materials based on project needs.
• Ensure contributing to process enhancements, share best practices, and support the manager in resource allocation and project timeline planning.

Qualifications

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Information Technology, Clinical Information Management, or a related field. Equivalent qualifications or relevant professional certifications will also be considered.
• Above 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with a minimum of 2 years in clinical data management systems, bioinformatics, or as a Clinical Research Associate.
• Strong technical proficiency in computer systems and IT, particularly as they apply to clinical data handling and process optimization.
• In-depth understanding of GxP principles, as well as international guidelines and regulations related to drug development. Knowledge of computer system validation practices is essential.
• Proven experience in project management, team supervision, and mentoring, with the ability to lead cross-functional and cross-regional collaborations effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical and clinical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of the drug development lifecycle, along with working knowledge of basic medical and clinical terminology.
• Advanced skills in any of the programming languages such as SAS, VBScript, SQL, PL/SQL, Power BI, or Python. Experience with additional tools like JSL, R-Shiny, or Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a strong plus.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 72,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

25th July 2025.

Disclaimer

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