Karthik Muthusamy

Karthik Muthusamy is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in pharmacovigilance and drug safety. Currently serving as Executive Director and Head of US Patient Safety at Novo Nordisk since July 2025, Karthik previously held the position of Senior Director, Head of Expedited Safety Reporting at Bristol Myers Squibb from July 2018 to August 2025. Karthik has demonstrated exceptional leadership in managing high-performing teams and overseeing Expedited Safety Reporting processes. Prior roles include Senior Manager at APCER Life Sciences and Risk Management Strategy Consultant at Bristol-Myers Squibb, where Karthik contributed to the development of innovative risk minimization materials. Karthik's early career at Accenture involved managing drug safety operations and quality compliance, showcasing a strong foundation in regulatory knowledge and quality management. Karthik holds an MBA in Operations, HR, and Marketing from Anna University Chennai and a BDS in Dentistry from Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital.