Director Drug Safety Operations

Venaris Executive Search; Holbæk; On-site; DKK 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacosmos A/S is seeking a Director of Drug Safety Operations to combine leadership with operational excellence in a global safety function. You will oversee safety operations, lead seven Drug Safety Associates, and report to the VP Global Drug Safety, guiding AI-driven process improvements.

The role requires a life sciences degree and proven pharmacovigilance leadership, deep knowledge of ICH guidelines and global reporting.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in Drug Safety Operations and team management.
• Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations and ICH guidelines.
• Proven ability to drive performance and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee critical safety operations activities and maintain high quality standards.
• Lead a team of seven Drug Safety Associates and drive operational excellence.
• Collaborate with regulators, partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure inspection readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmacovigilance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Bilingual (Danish/English)

Education

Life sciences degree

Job description

As the new Director Drug Safety Operations, you have the opportunity to combine strong people leadership with operational excellence and innovation, making a lasting impact on the future of Global Drug Safety.

Assume responsibility for the oversight and execution of critical safety operations activities

As Director Drug Safety Operations, you will report directly to the VP Global Drug Safety and become a key member of the Global Drug Safety leadership team. You will lead a team of seven experienced Drug Safety Associates and be responsible for driving operational excellence, developing a high-performing organization, and ensuring that global safety operations activities are delivered with the highest standards of quality and compliance.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Drug Safety Operations in a company that is actively investing in digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence. Pharmacosmos has made AI a strategic priority across R&D, with Drug Safety serving as one of the functional areas driving this journey. You will play a pivotal role in leveraging AI to optimize processes, strengthen operational performance, and build the capabilities needed for an increasingly digital future.

Beyond leading the day-to-day operations, you will develop and inspire your team while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, and regulatory authorities. You will ensure that safety operations remain compliant with global regulations, inspection-ready, and continuously evolving to meet future business needs.

Experienced Safety Professional with proven leadership experience

You hold a relevant degree within life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or a related discipline and bring solid experience from drug safety/pharmacovigilance. It is a clear advantage having direct experience in Safety Operations. You may already be leading a Drug Safety Operations function or team, or you may currently be working as a Drug Safety Specialist or in a similar operational role, complemented by previous people leadership experience. Regardless of your current title, you have demonstrated the ability to motivate others, drive performance, and create a collaborative, high-performing environment.

You possess proven leadership/management capabilities, paired with a strong understanding of global pharmacovigilance regulations, ICH guidelines, along with advanced knowledge of global safety reporting requirements. Furthermore, it is crucial that you possess excellent interpersonal skills, enabling you to communicate effectively at all levels paired with the natural ability and authority to engage and motivate people. Lastly, you are fluent in Danish and English, both written and spoken.

Personally, you are proactive, pragmatic, action-oriented, and decisive. You are a collaborative and influential leader who possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills and thrive in a position where you constantly are striving for excellence. You are a strong, adaptable leader, who knows how to set the direction for your team and how to influence, motivate, and bring people together and encourage growth. You have a proven ability to lead teams through change, drive continuous improvement, and build effective partnerships across functions, regions, and external organizations. Moreover, you are able to inspire change, foster adoption of new technologies, and build future-ready competencies. Finally, you enjoy working in an organization with a dynamic pace and a broad range of tasks and responsibilities, requiring you to balance risk and value to ensure safety.

Play a pivotal role in a unique and exciting international growth journey

About Pharmacosmos

Pharmacosmos A/S is a global leader in carbohydrate chemistry and innovative treatments for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia. Building on our foundational expertise in carbohydrate chemistry and cell cycle biology, we develop innovative treatments for unmet patient needs, with a focus on iron metabolism and blood-related disorders. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Denmark, our team is made up of more than 650 specialists across the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, Germany, Canada, and the USA. Learn more about Pharmacosmos at www.pharmacosmos.com.