Safety Surveillance Specialist – Principal

Novo Nordisk

Safety Surveillance Specialist shaping safety profiles of clinical drug development in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join Novo Nordisk in improving patient lives with innovative medicines globally.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeSøborg • 🇩🇰 DenmarkLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drug development processes, clinical safety, and pharmacovigilance, with a strong ability to conduct safety assessments and benefit-risk evaluations. Proven skills in collaboration, communication, and mentorship within cross-functional teams enhance strategic decision-making and patient safety initiatives.

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Drug Development ProcessesClinical SafetyPharmacovigilanceGxP StandardsSafety Surveillance

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Hard Skills

Aggregate Safety Data AnalysisBenefit-Risk EvaluationRegulatory SubmissionsMedical EvaluationScientific Methodology

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentorshipAdaptabilityEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Medicine or Natural SciencesPhD (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Safety ChallengesPatient SurveillanceCross-Functional TeamsClinical DevelopmentScientific Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

exciting career opportunities
continuous learning
collaborative environment
trust and flexibility
high engagement
strong sense of shared purpose