Senior Safety Surveillance Specialist

Would you like to be a part of high-profile drug development projects where your expertise and contributions are at the forefront of ensuring drug safety? Do you want to play a key role in ensuring highest safety and lowest possible risk to patients who use Novo Nordisk products? 
We are looking for several experienced Safety Surveillance Specialists to join our diabetes, cardiovascular and Alzheimer’s teams. 

Don’t wait, apply now for this exciting job opportunity!

The position
We are currently in the process of expanding our clinical activities and are seeking individuals to help lead a range of prestigious projects at Novo Nordisk. We promise a dynamic and rewarding experience at a leading global healthcare company. 

As a Safety Surveillance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the safety surveillance of products in both clinical development phase II and III.

In this role you will:

• Contribute to development of new drugs by using your medical/clinical expertise on collection and assessment of safety information and trial design
• Perform critical analysis and medical evaluation of the emerging aggregate safety data and contribute to establishment of the product safety profile during development
• Communicate information regarding the assessment of benefits and risks
• Represent Safety Surveillance in cross-functional teams
• Potentially chair the internal Novo Nordisk safety committee 

You will get the opportunity both to work independently and in collaboration with a team of highly skilled, dedicated, and enthusiastic colleagues. You will establish close partnership and interaction with other functional areas within Novo Nordisk, especially the Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs teams, providing you with extensive insights into the entire Novo Nordisk value chain. Taking on responsibilities, sharing information, and taking proactive steps will be integral aspects of your daily tasks. 

The position is based in Søborg and weekly on-site presence is essential. For international candidates, relocation to Denmark is required.
 
Qualifications
As an ideal candidate, you have:

• A university degree in Life Sciences (e.g., Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary or Biological); preferably complemented by a PhD
• Several years of experience within drug safety/pharmacovigilance or drug development (experience with clinical trial activities is an advantage) and a strong desire to specialize within safety surveillance
• Good understanding of medical concepts and disease processes 
• Strong methodological and analytical skills and preferably previous experience using software/programs to analyse safety data
• Proficiency in English both written and spoken

Your proactive approach, problem-solving nature, and team-player spirit are crucial for thriving in our fast-paced, multicultural environment of continuous development. It is also essential that you possess strong collaboration abilities and excel at establishing effective communication with stakeholders. As a person, you demonstrate responsibility and high ethical and quality standards.

About the department
Safety Surveillance is a department within Global Safety and is situated in Søborg, Denmark. We also have a department in Bangalore, India. We are globally accountable for surveillance of all safety information for Novo Nordisk’s products that are currently marketed or under development. We additionally handle safety label updates, preparation of Risk Management Plans and aggregate reports. 

We treasure a positive and inclusive atmosphere in our teams and count on you to engage and participate in a positive manner as well.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we do not wait for change. We drive it. We are a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we are all working to move the needle on patient care.
 
Contact
For further information, please contact Jesper Skov Neergaard – Manager, Global Safety at +45 30 79 34 14 or Heidi Skriver Langkilde – Manager at +45 34 44 13 47. 

Deadline
02 June 2024

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

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

We are looking for several Safety Surveillance profiles at Novo Nordisk. Therefore, Hiring Managers from different teams might also look at your application.

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.