Head of Regulated Applications (Senior Director)

PHARMACOSMOS A/S; Holbæk; On-site; DKK 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacosmos A/S in Denmark seeks a Head of Regulated Applications to lead the Regulated Applications function, owning strategy, governance, and lifecycle for GxP software across R&D and regulated business areas.

You will oversee the portfolio, ensure compliance, validation, cybersecurity, risk management and vendor governance while driving global transformation initiatives and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• University degree in CS, Life Science, Engineering, IT or related field.
• Proven leadership in regulated GxP application management.
• Experience with lifecycle governance, validation, vendor management and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead Regulated Applications team with end-to-end lifecycle.
• Define strategy, governance, roadmap, and compliance for GxP apps.
• Partner with R&D, Quality, Cyber Security, and external vendors.
• Ensure inspection readiness and budget management.

Skills

Leadership

GxP applications

Regulated IT

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

IT governance

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Cybersecurity

Education

University degree in CS or related

Tools

Veeva

GxP systems

Job description

As the new Head of Regulated Applications, you have a unique opportunity to build a high-performing organization that enables digital transformation through secure, compliant and scalable application services.

Job openings

Deadline
September 15, 2026

Department
IT

Assume overall responsibility for business-critical regulated applications
As Head of Regulated Applications, you will report directly to the VP, Head of Global IT and become a member of the Global IT Leadership Team. You will establish and lead the Regulated Applications function with end-to-end responsibility for the strategy, governance and lifecycle management of business-critical GxP applications supporting R&D and other regulated business areas.

In this role, you will build, lead and develop the Regulated Applications team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. You will define and execute the application strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment between business priorities, technology innovation and regulatory requirements, and you will lead global transformation initiatives, including enterprise platforms such as Veeva, ensuring successful transition from implementation into sustainable operations.

You will own the regulated application portfolio, ensuring effective governance, compliance, validation, cybersecurity, risk management and inspection readiness. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders across R&D, Quality, Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security and external vendors to continuously improve business capabilities and user experience, while also overseeing vendor management, outsourced services, software licensing, service performance and operational budgets.

Experienced Application Professional with proven leadership experience
You hold a relevant university degree within Computer Science, Life Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related discipline, and bring proven experience leading application management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device industry. You have responsibility for regulated GxP applications and ideally bring experience with platforms such as Veeva or similar GxP regulated enterprise solutions. Furthermore, you possess a strong understanding of application lifecycle management, IT governance, validation, compliance, vendor management, budgeting, and service delivery.

Personally, you are characterized by a keen sense of initiative and determination to drive innovation. Your proactive approach to problem-solving, coupled with exceptional communication skills, facilitates effective interactions with stakeholders at all levels and is skilled at translating complex technical topics into clear business value. Your self-driven nature manifests in a strong sense of urgency and determination to propel projects forward.

As a leader, you develop high-performing teams through empowerment, coaching, and clear direction. You are comfortable with hands-on leadership and operating across both business and technology domains. You foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, and you are equally comfortable guiding teams through operational challenges and organizational change. You combine strategic vision with operational excellence, demonstrating the ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable digital solutions.

Play a pivotal role in a unique and exciting international growth journey
This is your opportunity to join Pharmacosmos at a time of strong ambition and continued investment and become part of a competent Global IT organization that supports the business in seizing opportunities to benefit more patients globally and address unmet medical needs.

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.