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Karthikrajan Annadurai

Global Patient Safety Operations | Novo Nordisk | Lean Excellence

Bengaluru

6+ years of work experience

Novo Nordisk
Aug 20241 yr 9 mosPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Automated clinical work allocation(Case allocation) using Python (lean methodology), reducing daily allocation time by ~95% and improving case distribution accuracy and SLA compliance. Automated Daily KPI review (Argus → Excel) using Lean principles and an Excel macro, reducing EOD due-case verification from 1 hour to 10 minutes while ensuring accurate handler mapping and timely compliance mails. Developed Excel macro for automated workflow-status emails (with weekend/leave logic), reducing manual report drafting from 20 minutes to one click and enhancing team communication. Conducted nullification (deletion) comment reviews in Argus by cross-checking case history with EDC (Inform), validating rationale for deletion, and approving GxP-compliant comments—ensuring data integrity, audit readiness, and adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements. Completed "Grow with Satori" Basic-to-Advanced Project Management training covering WBS, risk & stakeholder management, scheduling, resource planning and Lean process improvement; applied skills to lead cross-functional PV initiatives. Managed cross-functional stakeholders effectively. Led a creative team in developing high-quality creative assets for department seminars. Managed projects on multiple working groups for various events, symposia, and departmental initiatives. Successfully acquired skills in project management and implemented multichannel execution strategy for events. Coordinated and led the project team for small scale employee engagement projects and conducted comprehensive work breakdown and proficiently assigned tasks to team members, ensuring seamless tracking and management through advanced project management tools.
Novo Nordisk
Jan 20222 yrs 8 mosAug 2024

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Handling of ICSR(individual case safety reports) of SELECT, SOUL, FLOW ZEUS & HERMES trails. Trained in SELECT, SOUL, FLOW, ZEUS & HERMES trail with effective quality. Hands on handing triage files for SOUL and FLOW trails. Cross-functional stakeholders management. Raising queries to principal investigator in terms of safety description anomalies of the event. Hands on experience in inform(EDC). Trained in MySQL and PowerBI. Part of GS-GBS initiative "RESONANCE" as Editor - in - Chief. Lead a creative team to developed creative assets for Novostalgia event 2024 with fine quality delivery in front of around 4000 colleagues. Internal trainings: Clinical data journey - Clinical data sciences. Clinical data journey after SDTM. NN-SDTMIG Mentorship program on SAS (Statistical Analysis System).
Muthamizh Constructions
Nov 20212 mosDec 2021

Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Collaborated with Tamilnadu Water Supply and Drainage Board(TWAD) deputed through Muthamizh construction, Villupuram. Handled logistics and supply of materials from factory outlet to remote site location. Co-ordinated with stakeholders and handled public water supply issues. Audited and conducted site inspections in operators hub with high quality mindset.
PSG Hospitals
Oct 20201 yr 2 mosNov 2021

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Pre-Rounds, Ward rounds participation along with other with Healthcare professionals (HCPs). Management of medication errors, Patient counselling, Helping in medication adherence, reporting of ADRs in the respective departments - Psychiatry, Nephrology, Cardiology, Dermatology, General Medicine, CTVS. Nephrology - Co-ordinated with other healthcare professionals (HCPs) attended pre-rounds, chief rounds minimized ADRs and enhanced the patient safety and drug efficacy by incorporating the clinical pharmacy expertise. During pre-rounds patient's comorbidities are taken into consideration and the medical management was planned accordingly by coordinating with the chief resident and clinical pharmacist. CPR procedure was done when an emergency like CODE BLUE arrived. Dermatology - Engaged with PG (Dermatology) Students participated in a debate on "COVID-19 Vaccine Safe or Not". Reviewed, processed, recorded, and reported skin-related ADRs with which are caused by Anti-Psychotic drugs. Conducted seminar on topic "TOFACITINIB - PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE" to PG dermatology students. Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery (CTVS) - Assisted with Dr.Murugasen Chief Surgeon in ward rounds. Management of ADRs, Antibiotics assessment was done. Drug related queries was attended during ward rounds. PSG COVID TASK FORCE- COVID TEAM - Posted 2 times on covid ward. Managed with minimal side-effects by applying clinical pharmacy skills and observed zero mortality during those postings. Participated in vibrant one-week training sessions on Pharmacovigilance by National Co-ordination Centre - Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (NCC-IPC). Got vantage perspective about the current trends of drug safety, MedDRA, Argus Drug Safety, ICSR, PSUR, Methodologies used, way forward of PvPI. Participated and presented a poster on "Biosensor in early detection of cancer by biomarkers" in National level conference on "Biosensors: A Pharmaceutical Perspective".

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Headline

Global Patient Safety Operations | Novo Nordisk | Lean Excellence

Location

Bengaluru

Work experience

Drug Safety Associate II at Novo Nordisk, Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Automated clinical work allocation(Case allocation) using Python (lean methodology), reducing daily allocation time by ~95% and improving case distribution accuracy and SLA compliance. Automated Daily KPI review (Argus → Excel) using Lean principles and an Excel macro, reducing EOD due-case verification from 1 hour to 10 minutes while ensuring accurate handler mapping and timely compliance mails. Developed Excel macro for automated workflow-status emails (with weekend/leave logic), reducing manual report drafting from 20 minutes to one click and enhancing team communication. Conducted nullification (deletion) comment reviews in Argus by cross-checking case history with EDC (Inform), validating rationale for deletion, and approving GxP-compliant comments—ensuring data integrity, audit readiness, and adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements. Completed "Grow with Satori" Basic-to-Advanced Project Management training covering WBS, risk & stakeholder management, scheduling, resource planning and Lean process improvement; applied skills to lead cross-functional PV initiatives. Managed cross-functional stakeholders effectively. Led a creative team in developing high-quality creative assets for department seminars. Managed projects on multiple working groups for various events, symposia, and departmental initiatives. Successfully acquired skills in project management and implemented multichannel execution strategy for events. Coordinated and led the project team for small scale employee engagement projects and conducted comprehensive work breakdown and proficiently assigned tasks to team members, ensuring seamless tracking and management through advanced project management tools.

Drug Safety Associate I at Novo Nordisk, Jan 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, Handling of ICSR(individual case safety reports) of SELECT, SOUL, FLOW ZEUS & HERMES trails. Trained in SELECT, SOUL, FLOW, ZEUS & HERMES trail with effective quality. Hands on handing triage files for SOUL and FLOW trails. Cross-functional stakeholders management. Raising queries to principal investigator in terms of safety description anomalies of the event. Hands on experience in inform(EDC). Trained in MySQL and PowerBI. Part of GS-GBS initiative "RESONANCE" as Editor - in - Chief. Lead a creative team to developed creative assets for Novostalgia event 2024 with fine quality delivery in front of around 4000 colleagues. Internal trainings: Clinical data journey - Clinical data sciences. Clinical data journey after SDTM. NN-SDTMIG Mentorship program on SAS (Statistical Analysis System).

Site Supervisor at Muthamizh Constructions, Nov 2021 - Dec 2021 · 2 mos, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India, Collaborated with Tamilnadu Water Supply and Drainage Board(TWAD) deputed through Muthamizh construction, Villupuram. Handled logistics and supply of materials from factory outlet to remote site location. Co-ordinated with stakeholders and handled public water supply issues. Audited and conducted site inspections in operators hub with high quality mindset.

Clinical Intern at PSG Hospitals, Oct 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, Pre-Rounds, Ward rounds participation along with other with Healthcare professionals (HCPs). Management of medication errors, Patient counselling, Helping in medication adherence, reporting of ADRs in the respective departments - Psychiatry, Nephrology, Cardiology, Dermatology, General Medicine, CTVS. Nephrology - Co-ordinated with other healthcare professionals (HCPs) attended pre-rounds, chief rounds minimized ADRs and enhanced the patient safety and drug efficacy by incorporating the clinical pharmacy expertise. During pre-rounds patient's comorbidities are taken into consideration and the medical management was planned accordingly by coordinating with the chief resident and clinical pharmacist. CPR procedure was done when an emergency like CODE BLUE arrived. Dermatology - Engaged with PG (Dermatology) Students participated in a debate on "COVID-19 Vaccine Safe or Not". Reviewed, processed, recorded, and reported skin-related ADRs with which are caused by Anti-Psychotic drugs. Conducted seminar on topic "TOFACITINIB - PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE" to PG dermatology students. Cardio Thoracic Vascular Surgery (CTVS) - Assisted with Dr.Murugasen Chief Surgeon in ward rounds. Management of ADRs, Antibiotics assessment was done. Drug related queries was attended during ward rounds. PSG COVID TASK FORCE- COVID TEAM - Posted 2 times on covid ward. Managed with minimal side-effects by applying clinical pharmacy skills and observed zero mortality during those postings. Participated in vibrant one-week training sessions on Pharmacovigilance by National Co-ordination Centre - Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (NCC-IPC). Got vantage perspective about the current trends of drug safety, MedDRA, Argus Drug Safety, ICSR, PSUR, Methodologies used, way forward of PvPI. Participated and presented a poster on "Biosensor in early detection of cancer by biomarkers" in National level conference on "Biosensors: A Pharmaceutical Perspective".