Safety Surveillance Specialist (Principal)

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

At Novo Nordisk, we are looking for experienced professionals to join us as Safety Surveillance (Principal) Specialists. Whether your expertise comes from pharmacovigilance, another area of drug development, or a related scientific or clinical field, this is your opportunity to shape the safety profile of tomorrow’s therapies in a highly collaborative and science-driven environment.

If you thrive on solving complex challenges with positive impact on patient safety, and working at the intersection of science, medicine, and drug development — we would love to hear from you.

Your new role

As a Safety Surveillance Specialist, you will play a key role in establishing and shaping the safety profile of new assets in clinical development. Taking ownership, communicating clearly, and taking action will be essential parts of your workday.

In this role, you will :

• Lead analytical and medical evaluation of emerging aggregate safety data from clinical studies
• Contribute to establishing and refining the product safety profile during development
• Address complex safety challenges that influence patient surveillance and business decisions
• Drive strategic safety assessments and benefit-risk evaluations across clinical development programmes
• Prepare safety contributions to study reports, regulatory submissions, protocols, and other key documents

• Work closely with colleagues across Clinical Development, Medical & Science, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and other functional areas

• Represent Safety Surveillance in cross-functional project teams and at external meetings
• Communicate safety data at larger meetings

• Identify and drive initiatives that strengthen scientific and strategic excellence within Safety Surveillance

• Provide scientific or medical guidance and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment

You will work both independently and in close collaboration with skilled colleagues across the organisation, contributing to strategic project decisions that affect patient safety. Scientific curiosity and patient focus are central to how we work.

Your new department

Safety Surveillance Development is part of Global Patient Safety and is based in Søborg, Denmark. We are 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 our portfolio.

The area consists of 6 specialised teams supporting projects across therapeutic areas and development stages, primarily from phase 2 until regulatory approval.

We are hiring for several positions across the area. Depending on your profile, competencies, and experience, you will join the team and project area that best matches your background and aspirations.

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 expertise can help shape important safety decisions and ultimately improve patient lives worldwide.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for an experienced and 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 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, medical concepts, and scientific methodology
• 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 maintain flexibility when situations or priorities change
• A true team player, you demonstrate empathy and take care of colleagues, establishing effective connections and collaborating seamlessly with both internal and external stakeholders

Experience within safety surveillance or pharmacovigilance is highly valued, but we also welcome candidates bringing other relevant experiences and perspectives from across drug development and healthcare.

Working at Novo Nordisk 

Every day, we work to defeat serious chronic diseases. To succeed, we rely on curiosity, scientific excellence, collaboration, and the courage to challenge convention.

At Novo Nordisk, you will join a global healthcare company with more than 100 years of history and a strong purpose-driven culture. Here, your work will have real impact — not only on projects and strategy, but ultimately on patients around the world.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, we are committed to helping our people develop and thrive. We offer exciting career opportunities, continuous learning, and a collaborative environment where your expertise and ambitions can grow.

You will join a workplace characterised by trust, flexibility, high engagement, and a strong sense of shared purpose — alongside talented colleagues who are passionate about science and patient safety.

Contact

For further information, please contact :

Marcus Schartau, Associate Director, Safety Surveillance Development Cardiometabolic 4 & Devices — MCUS@novonordisk.com

Marie Louise Muus Ghorbani, Associate Director, Safety Surveillance Development Cardiometabolic 1 — MLMT@novonordisk.com

Deadline

Please submit your application no later than 12 July 2026.

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

You do not need to attach an application or cover letter to your submission, but please include a few sentences about your motivation for applying in your CV or resume. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.