Manoj Kumar
@manojkumar37
Director of Medical Affairs–focused pharmacovigilance and QMS leader driving patient safety and compliant clinical operations.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Director of Medical Affairs–oriented leader with extensive experience across pharmacovigilance, quality management systems, compliance, and clinical operations in pharmaceutical and biotechnology environments. I’m known for authoring key regulatory documents such as PBRER, PADER, and PSUR, and for strengthening program execution with rigorous oversight of GCP/GLP and applicable regulatory expectations.
In my current role as a Freelance Executive Consultant, I consult and audit medical information and pharmacovigilance, manage vendor qualification, and oversee Pharmacovigilance System Master Files (PSMF) to maintain regulatory compliance. I also support digital therapeutics by collaborating with engineering teams on application configurations and features, while ensuring adherence to data privacy regulations.
Previously, I led Clinical Affairs and Patient Safety initiatives, including CAR-T clinical trial oversight, building relationships with CROs and alliance partners, and supporting clinical study design with integrated pharmacovigilance and medical information inputs. I’ve also driven ISO 13485 and ISO 27001/related information security management system readiness—serving as Data Protection Officer (DPO) and improving data privacy and security frameworks aligned to GDPR, PDPA, HIPAA, and 21CFR Part 11.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Executive Consultant
Freelance
Mar 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Consulted and audited medical information and pharmacovigilance programs, including vendor qualification and PSMF management, while ensuring data privacy compliance and support for digital therapeutics solutions. Streamlined vendor management processes and designed pharmacovigilance auditing programs to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
Specialist Clinical Research Ops
Immuneel Therapeutics Private Limited
Nov 2023 - Feb 2024 (3 months)
Planned, executed, and monitored CAR-T clinical trials while contributing to clinical study design, protocol/report compliance checks, and medical monitoring. Supported patient safety and data integrity, and helped manage relationships with alliance partners and CROs.
Associate Director, Medical Information
Eversana
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023 (6 months)
Oversaw medical information client delivery by aligning deliverables with service levels, KPIs, and consistent engagement. Led patient-safety process improvement initiatives, addressed client concerns, and strengthened staff performance and proficiency across client needs.
Senior Manager PV, QMS & Compliance
Wellthy Therapeutics Pvt Ltd
Oct 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Directed medical information, pharmacovigilance, QMS, and compliance, including vendor due diligence, inspection readiness, and audit execution. Led ISO 13485 recertification and managed the ISMS for ISO 27001/27701 while serving as Data Protection Officer to ensure GDPR/PDPA/HIPAA compliance and 21 CFR Part 11 adherence.
Pharmacovigilance & QMS Consultant
Freelance
Mar 2018 - Oct 2021 (3 years 7 months)
Designed and implemented PV quality management systems, managed vendor qualification, and reviewed Pharmacovigilance System Master Files (PSMFs) to maintain regulatory compliance. Coordinated with engineering teams on QMS application configurations and delivered training and assessments to ensure competence in PV practices.
Scientific Project Manager - Cardiac
Abbott Healthcare Pvt Limited
Jun 2015 - Feb 2018 (2 years 8 months)
Supervised the medical component of local patient support programs, including clinical document reviews for regulatory authorities and collaboration with key opinion leaders (KOLs). Planned symposia and monitored vendor performance to ensure compliance with KPI and SLA expectations.
Manager Medical Services
Indian Immunological Limited
Feb 2012 - Apr 2014 (2 years 2 months)
Managed medical services spanning medical information, pharmacovigilance, clinical operations, and medical affairs, including vendor due diligence, SOW management, and data privacy oversight. Led audits, monitored CAPA and audit closures, and prepared periodic safety update reports to support regulatory submissions.
Assistant Manager Pharmacovigilance
Sanofi
Jul 2010 - Jan 2012 (1 year 6 months)
Established pharmacovigilance quality management processes, reviewed clinical documentation for regulatory submissions, and managed safety data exchange agreements for affiliates. Supported risk-based inspections and audit readiness while driving continuous process improvements through quality assurance activities.
PV Services Consultant
Synowledge PV Services
Jan 2009 - Jul 2010 (1 year 6 months)
Managed PV services operations to meet SLA requirements, ensured compliance with regulatory and contractual expectations, and prepared for audit inspections. Reviewed periodic safety update reports and supported timely, compliant regulatory reporting.
Safety Review Physician
Accenture
Mar 2007 - Nov 2008 (1 year 8 months)
Processed individual case safety reports across multiple therapeutic areas in a global pharmacovigilance and epidemiology workflow while ensuring strict SLA adherence for AEs and SAEs. Mentored new employees in data case management, completed required training modules, and maintained audit readiness.
Quality Analyst (HIPAA)
Heartland
Aug 2004 - Mar 2007 (2 years 7 months)
Performed quality checks on patient health records to ensure accuracy and compliance, and served as a HIPAA compliance officer to strengthen data protection practices. Improved record quality through detailed reviews and implemented policies supporting privacy compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HKDET's Dental College
Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Dentistry (Dental Surgery)
Completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery associated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (HKDET's Dental College).
Abbott Healthcare Pvt Limited
Advanced Vaccinology Course, Vaccinology
2015 - 2018
Completed an Advanced Vaccinology course with Abbott Healthcare Pvt Limited.
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