Senior Safety Surveillance Advisor

Safety Surveillance Post-Marketing Cardiometabolic I 
Søborg, Denmark 

Do you want to influence key safety decisions for some of Novo Nordisk's most important products? Are you motivated by combining scientific expertise, strategic thinking and stakeholder collaboration to help protect patients worldwide? 

We are looking for a Senior Safety Surveillance Advisor to join our Safety Surveillance Post-Marketing team. Apply today and become part of a science-driven organisation dedicated to improving patient safety. 

Your new role 

We are seeking an experienced professional to contribute to high-impact activities across the incretin portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for providing strategic safety input to post-marketing activities and acting as a trusted safety partner to key stakeholders. We offer a dynamic and rewarding opportunity within a leading global healthcare company. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Contributing to post-marketing activities such as RMPs, PSURs, DSURs, signal evaluations, and Health Authority responses 
• Performing critical analysis and medical evaluations of safety data 
• Contributing to benefit–risk communication and ensuring clear, aligned, and timely safety messaging for internal stakeholders and Health Authorities 
• Acting as the Safety Surveillance representative in cross-functional teams, influencing stakeholders and driving alignment across functions and geographies 
• Contributing to process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives 

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, particularly Regulatory Affairs. We expect sound scientific judgement, a strong focus on quality, and a proactive approach to driving initiatives and influencing outcomes. 

Your new department 

Safety Surveillance Post-Marketing is an area within Global Patient Safety and is based in Søborg, Denmark. We also have a department in Bangalore, India. Our dedicated and skilled professionals have global responsibility for Novo Nordisk's portfolio of marketed products. The area consists of seven teams across Denmark and India. 

In the Post-Marketing Cardiometabolic I team, we manage safety signals for all semaglutide products once they are detected. We chair the Novo Nordisk Safety Committee, lead external communication related to safety signals, and provide timely safety input to key projects. In addition, we provide strategic input to aggregate reports, including PSURs, DSURs and RMPs, as well as responses to Health Authorities, recognising these deliverables as strategic assets that directly influence regulatory outcomes and Novo Nordisk's external credibility. 

We are a curious and science-driven team where your expertise will directly shape product safety, inform strategic decisions, and help protect patients worldwide. We work closely with colleagues across Safety Medical Writing, Regulatory Affairs, Medical and Translational Science, Global Medical Affairs, and Biostatistics. 

We value a positive and inclusive team culture and count on you to contribute to and strengthen this collaborative spirit. 

Your skills and qualifications

As an ideal candidate, you have: 

• A Master's degree in Life Sciences (e.g. Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary Sciences or Biology); a PhD and/or clinical specialist experience is considered an advantage 
• Experience within drug safety, pharmacovigilance and/or regulatory affairs; experience with lifecycle risk management activities (e.g. RMPs, aggregate reports and labelling updates) is an advantage 
• Strong scientific acumen, including an understanding of medical concepts, disease processes, scientific methodology and data analysis 
• The ability to interpret complex information and translate it into clear, evidence-based recommendations, supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate across functions and influence decision-making 
• Experience working with databases and digital tools, with a focus on data quality, integrity and compliance 

As a person, you combine scientific judgement with a pragmatic, data-driven approach to decision-making. You thrive in a dynamic environment, confidently navigating changing priorities and ambiguity while maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy. You communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to delivering results. 

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'll join 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 651,000.00 to 956,900.00 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.