Are you confident in voicing your opinion to secure patient safety? Would you like to be 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 the 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 and cardiovascular teams. Don’t wait, apply now for this exciting job opportunity!

The position

We are currently seeking individuals to help drive a range of prestigious development projects. We promise a dynamic and rewarding experience at a leading global healthcare company - Novo Nordisk.

As an experienced Safety Surveillance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the safety surveillance of products in both clinical development stages II & III and for those already in the market.

Key tasks include:

• Contribute to the development of new drugs by using your medical/clinical expertise on the collection and assessment of safety information and trial design
• Perform critical analysis and medical evaluation of the emerging aggregate safety data and contribute to the establishment of the product safety profile during the development and post-marketing stages
• 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 to work independently and in collaboration with a team of highly skilled, dedicated, and enthusiastic colleagues. You will establish close partnerships and interactions 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.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine you have:

• A master’s degree in Life Sciences (e.g., Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary, or Biological); preferably complemented by a PhD
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in drug safety/pharmacovigilance or drug development
• Good understanding of medical concepts, disease processes, scientific methodology and data analysis, and Experience with clinical trial activities will be an advantage
• High degree of independent planning, decision-making & prioritization, with informal leadership skills and excellent stakeholder management
• Strong IT skills and knowledge of computer systems including MS Office
• 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 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 Patient 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 team(s) 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 Lenea Nørskov Blanc – Manager, Global Patient Safety at +45 30 75 45 14 or Jesper Skov Neergaard – Manager, Global Patient Safety at +45 30 79 34 14.

Deadline

12 January 2025

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.