Safety Surveillance Specialist

Novo Nordisk A/S; Søborg; On-site; DKK 742,600 - 1,091,600; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S is seeking a Safety Surveillance Specialist to strengthen the Post-Marketing team in Søborg. You will contribute to safety assessments across the incretin portfolio, ensure input to development activities, and act as a trusted safety partner to key stakeholders.

You will communicate clearly and maintain high scientific quality. The role emphasizes independent work, collaboration across Clinical Development, Medical & Science, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics and other

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Experience in drug safety, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to identify challenges, shape strategies and translate into clear steps.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing decisions through clear communication.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Self-driven, ethical and adaptable; works independently and flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare safety contributions to study reports, regulatory submissions, protocols and other key documents.
• Lead strategic and scientifically informed responses to safety Q&A from Health Authorities.
• Lead analytical and medical evaluation of aggregate safety data.
• Represent Safety Surveillance in cross-functional project teams and at external meetings.
• Work closely with Clinical Development, Medical & Science, Regulatory, Biostatistics and other functions.
• Contribute to benefit–risk communication and ensure clear, aligned safety messaging.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Clear communication

Translate complexity

Independently driven

Team player

Education

Master’s degree in Life Sciences

PhD and/or specialist clinical experience

Job description

Safety Surveillance Post-Marketing Cardiometabolic III

Location: Søborg, Capital Region of Denmark, DK

Are you driven by patient safety and scientific excellence? Do you want to influence strategic safety decisions for medicines that can improve the lives of millions of patients worldwide?

We are looking for a Safety Surveillance Specialist to strengthen our Safety Surveillance Post‑Marketing team. If you thrive on solving complex challenges with positive impact on patient safety, and working at the intersection of science, drug development and regulatory strategy — we would love to hear from you.

Your new role

We are seeking an experienced individual to contribute to high‑impact activities across the incretin portfolio. As a Safety Surveillance Specialist, you will ensure relevant input to our continued development activities and act as a trusted safety partner to key stakeholders. Clear communication, sound judgement, and taking ownership will be essential parts of your workday.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare safety contributions to study reports, regulatory submissions, protocols, and other key documents
• Lead strategic and scientifically responses to safety Q&A from all HA interactions
• Lead analytical and medical evaluation of aggregate safety data
• Represent Safety Surveillance in cross‑functional project teams and at external meetings
• Work closely with colleagues across Clinical Development, Medical & Science, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and other functional areas
• Contribute to benefit–risk communication and ensure clear, aligned and timely safety messaging for internal stakeholders and Health Authorities

You will have the opportunity to work both independently and through others, in close collaboration with highly skilled, committed and enthusiastic colleagues. You will establish strong partnerships with key functional areas across Novo Nordisk—especially Medical & Science—while ensuring timely decisions and high scientific quality.

Your new department

Safety Surveillance Post‑Marketing is an area within Global Patient Safety and is situated in Søborg, Denmark. We also have a department in Bangalore, India. Our dedicated and skilled professionals have global responsibility for the portfolio of marketed products. The area consists of 7 teams across Denmark and India.

In the Post‑Marketing Cardiometabolic III team, we are the bridge between clinical development and post marketing. We handle clinical studies and submissions and lead strategic, scientific responses to safety Q&A from Health Authorities around the world on our semaglutide portfolio.

Our environment is dynamic, collaborative, and highly science driven. We value diverse perspectives and believe the strongest solutions emerge when people with different experiences and expertise work together.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for an experienced, scientifically driven colleague with a collaborative mindset, who thrives on tackling complex safety challenges and turning data into meaningful insights.

To succeed in this role, you likely have:

• A master’s degree in Life Sciences (e.g. Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, or Biology); a PhD and/or specialist clinical experience is considered an advantage
• Solid experience within drug safety, pharmacovigilance, drug development processes, global regulatory requirements, GxP standards, and medical concepts
• Proven ability to identify challenges, shape strategies, and translate them into clear, actionable steps
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence decisions through clear, concise communication
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both in writing and verbally, and to translate complexity into clear recommendations
• A self‑driven, ethical, and adaptable approach — you work independently, address issues proactively, and maintain flexibility when situations or priorities change
• A true team player who demonstrates empathy, takes care of colleagues, builds effective connections, and collaborates seamlessly with both internal and external stakeholders

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long‑term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk,you'lljoin a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

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

Deadline

9 August 2026

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.