Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certifications And Awards
Key Projects And Achievements
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Krishna Swaroop K

Krishna Swaroop K

Bengaluru

Summary

Experienced Pharmacovigilance professional with over 11 years of expertise in drug safety, risk management, and global regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional PV teams, implement end-to-end safety strategies, and manage complex safety database migrations. Adept at aligning operations with EMA, FDA, ICH, and Health Canada guidelines, driving regulatory excellence and quality compliance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Manager Pharmacovigilance (PV Governance and Compliance)

Biocon Biologics Limited
02.2022 - Current
  • Led global PV compliance operations and tracked KPIs using analytics dashboards.
  • Ensured policy alignment with EMA, Health Canada, FDA, and ICH through audits and quality reviews.
  • Implemented and monitored CAPAs post-inspections, ensuring 100% on-time closure.
  • Maintained QMP and PSMF documentation; delivered regulatory intelligence briefs.
  • Conducted compliance data analysis, driving process improvements.
  • Authored QA reports, optimized safety reporting workflows, and managed dashboards.
  • Delivered PV training to 30+ staff annually, increasing compliance scores.
  • Authored 30+ regulatory documents, including SOPs, RMPs, and ICSR rules.
  • Managed submission of 15+ PSURs, PBRERs, DSURs, and SAE packages.
  • Achieved 100% compliance in SAE submissions via SUGAM portal.

Assistant Manager Pharmacovigilance

GlaxoSmithKline
11.2016 - 02.2022
  • Authored 18+ India-specific PSURs of relevant Pharma, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare products, achieving 100% on-time regulatory submission.
  • Handled ICSR submissions to local FDA and Central Health Authorities.
  • Developed and reviewed SMPs and DSUR packages; ensured protocol alignment.
  • Led SAE reporting and analysis through SUGAM; supported ethics committee liaison.
  • Conducted literature reviews, PV audits, and CAPA closures.
  • Responsible for Pharma, Vaccines (since Jun-2017) and Consumer Healthcare (since 19-Sep-2016) Pharmacovigilance.
  • Delivered AE and PV training; enhanced compliance with global partners.
  • Managed product safety for Pharma, Vaccines, and Consumer Healthcare verticals.
  • Facilitated licensing partner data exchange and audit readiness.

Senior Drug Safety Associate

TATA Consultancy Services Ltd
02.2014 - 10.2016
  • Processed individual case safety reports (ICSRs) for spontaneous, NIS, NIP and clinical cases.
  • Managed special situation case types, SUSARs, pregnancy cases and product quality issues.
  • Authored narratives and ensured compliance with SDEA timelines.
  • Conducted MedDRA/WHO-DD coding, CIOMS adherence.
  • Delivered training modules and collaborated on SOP and CAPA development.
  • Conducted source data quality checks and RSI evaluations.
  • Supported technical solution translation and delivery for safety operations.

Education

M. Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Srinivasa Rao College of Pharmacy
Visakhapatnam
01.2013

Skills

  • Argus v84
  • ARISg v74
  • AgXchange
  • C
  • C
  • Data Structures

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Certifications And Awards

  • Annual Star Performer and Go-getter award – Biocon
  • Best Performer & Quality Champion Awards – GSK.
  • Performance linked Aware (PLR) as Best performer - TCS.
  • Quality champion and BPS performance league - TCS.

Key Projects And Achievements

  • Safety Database Migration, 02/2024, Spearheaded the complete migration from ARISg to Argus safety database system. The project involved extensive planning, system validation, stakeholder training, and ensuring compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and GDPR. Successfully managed data integrity for 100,000+ safety reports while maintaining business continuity across global PV operations.
  • Global PV Framework Development, Conceptualized and developed a robust pharmacovigilance governance model tailored to meet EU MDR and FDA 21 CFR requirements. Created PV procedures from ground up, authored SOPs, and introduced risk-based monitoring. The framework is currently operational across three international regions.
  • Vendor Management & Optimization, Directed oversight global pharmacovigilance vendors. Instituted a vendor performance tracking system and SLAs, resulting in a 40% improvement in on-time deliverables. Conducted quarterly performance reviews and initiated compliance training programs for external teams.
  • Regulatory Inspection Excellence, 01/2023, Led end-to-end inspection readiness for EMA and local regulatory authorities. Designed and executed audit response protocols, managed CAPA implementation, and achieved a “zero findings” outcome in the 2023 EMA inspection. Recognized with the Annual Star Performer award for outstanding audit leadership.
  • Organizational Transition Support, Played a pivotal role in the merger and bifurcation of PV entities post-corporate restructuring. Defined PV roles and responsibilities for the new entities, updated safety data exchange agreements (SDEAs), and coordinated system changes to reflect structural updates.

Timeline

Associate Manager Pharmacovigilance (PV Governance and Compliance)

Biocon Biologics Limited
02.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager Pharmacovigilance

GlaxoSmithKline
11.2016 - 02.2022

Senior Drug Safety Associate

TATA Consultancy Services Ltd
02.2014 - 10.2016

M. Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences

Srinivasa Rao College of Pharmacy
Krishna Swaroop K