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Manoj Kumar

@manojkumar37

Director of Medical Affairs–focused pharmacovigilance and QMS leader driving patient safety and compliant clinical operations.

India
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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a Director of Medical Affairs role where I can lead Clinical Affairs programs, drive strategic pharmacovigilance and QMS initiatives, ensure patient safety, and optimize performance—while strengthening compliance, vendor/CRO oversight, and data privacy across pharmaceutical/biotechnology teams.

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

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Current

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.

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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.

FR

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.

AL

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.

IL

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.

AC

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HC

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).

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Abbott Healthcare Pvt Limited

Advanced Vaccinology Course, Vaccinology

2015 - 2018

Completed an Advanced Vaccinology course with Abbott Healthcare Pvt Limited.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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