Safety Surveillance Specialist

Novo Nordisk; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 743,000 - 1,092,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives and benefits

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Søborg, Denmark, seeks a Safety Surveillance Specialist to shape the safety profile of assets in clinical development. You will lead analytical and medical evaluation of emerging safety data and translate findings into clear insights guiding project decisions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics and external partners, supporting growth through mentorship and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Medicine or Natural Sciences (e.g., MD, DVM, MSc Pharm or equivalent).
• Experience in drug development, clinical safety or pharmacovigilance.
• Solid understanding of drug development, regulatory requirements and GxP.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical and medical evaluation of emerging aggregate safety data.
• Drive safety assessments and benefit‑risk evaluations across development programmes.
• Prepare safety contributions to study reports, regulatory submissions, and protocols.
• Represent Safety Surveillance in cross‑functional teams and external meetings.
• Identify and drive initiatives strengthening scientific and strategic excellence.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive team environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Independent work

Adaptability

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in Medicine or Natural Sciences

Job description

Your impact begins here

As a Safety Surveillance Specialist in the Safety Surveillance Development Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) team, you will help establish and shape the safety profile of new assets moving through clinical development. You will lead the analytical and medical evaluation of emerging aggregate safety data, turning complex findings into clear insights that guide strategic project decisions. Your work will influence patient surveillance and benefit‑risk evaluations across our cardiovascular disease portfolio — helping improve patient lives worldwide.

What You’ll Bring

• A master’s degree within Medicine or Natural Sciences (e.g. MD, DVM, MSc Pharm or equivalent), possibly complemented by a PhD or research experience.
• Experience within drug development, clinical safety, pharmacovigilance, or other relevant scientific disciplines.
• A solid understanding of drug development processes, global regulatory requirements, GxP standards, and medical concepts.
• A proven ability to identify challenges, shape strategies, and translate them into clear, actionable steps.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to guide and influence others through mentorship and informal leadership.
• A self-driven, ethical, and adaptable approach — you work independently, address issues proactively, and stay flexible when priorities change.
• Empathy and a genuine team-player attitude, with the ability to build effective connections and collaborate seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the analytical and medical evaluation of emerging aggregate safety data from clinical studies and help establish and refine the product safety profile during development.
• Drive strategic safety assessments and benefit‑risk evaluations across clinical development programmes, addressing complex challenges that influence patient surveillance and business decisions.
• Prepare safety contributions to study reports, regulatory submissions, protocols, and other key documents.
• Represent Safety Surveillance in cross‑functional project teams, at external meetings, and when communicating safety data at larger forums.
• Identify and drive initiatives that strengthen scientific and strategic excellence within Safety Surveillance.
• Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Who You’ll Work With

You will join Safety Surveillance Development, part of Global Patient Safety and based in Søborg, Denmark. The area is responsible for establishing the safety profile of Novo Nordisk products throughout clinical development and for the critical analysis and medical evaluation of emerging safety data across the portfolio.

The team consists of 6 specialised teams supporting projects across therapeutic areas and development stages, primarily from phase 2 until regulatory approval. This position is in the CVD team, but we are flexible across teams when there is a need or a wish.

You will work closely with colleagues across Clinical Development, Medical & Translational Science, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and other functional areas, as well as with external stakeholders. The environment is dynamic, collaborative, and science‑driven, valuing diverse perspectives — because the strongest solutions emerge when people with different experiences and expertise work together.

For further information, please contact Christinna Jørgensen, Associate Director, Safety Surveillance Development CVD — [e-mail]. Please note that there may be a delay in responses to enquiries. Thank you for your understanding.

What You Can Expect Here

You will join a scientific community where curiosity and patient focus are central to how we work, and where your expertise can help shape important safety decisions. You will be trusted to take ownership and make your voice heard, while being supported to grow through mentorship, collaboration, and challenging work across therapeutic areas and development stages.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 742,600.00 to 1,091,600.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area, and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Your impact begins today. If you are ready to turn complex safety data into insights that protect patients and guide development decisions.

by 4 October 2026.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long‑term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.