Medical Doctor within Pharmacovigilance (temporary position)

Location:

Søborg – Denmark

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Contract

Start Date: 

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period: 

To Be Confirmed

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills: 

Health, Nursing & Social Services, Information Technology, Legal, Science

Job ID:

132709088

Posted On: 

18 February 2026

Are you eager to leverage your skills and experience in pharmacovigilance to play a key role in ensuring the utmost safety and minimizing risk for patients using Novo Nordisk products? Would you like to join a global pharmaceutical industry leader and be part of one of a highly skilled and advanced safety functions in Denmark?

If you find this exciting, apply now for a life-changing career.

The position

As a Medical Doctor within Pharmacovigilance, you will evaluate the impact and consequences of disease conditions, interpret diagnostic results, and identify differential diagnoses based on individual safety cases reported for Novo Nordisk products under development used in clinical trials as well as for products on the market. The position is with a temporary contract of 12 months.

Key tasks and responsibilities will include:

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-Bringing a broad and in-depth understanding of medical concepts, disease processes, and therapeutic areas when assessing the potential risk to patients in relation to product quality issues, and potential recall situations
-Being a medical expert when interacting with internal and external stakeholders, cross-functional areas in headquarters, affiliates, and health authorities
-Reviewing clinical trial and non-interventional study protocols to ensure adequate collection of relevant safety information according to regulatory requirements and Novo Nordisk procedures
-Chairing “Cross Functional Groups” in clinical trials within Global Patient Safety
 

Qualifications

To thrive and succeed, we expect you to have:

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-A Medical Doctor degree
-Experience within pharmacovigilance or clinical experience with a strong urge to specialize in pharmacovigilance
-In-depth understanding of diagnostic processes, diagnostic techniques, and interpretation of diagnostic results
-The ability to evaluate the impact and consequences of diseases and medical interventions
-An excellent communication skills and proficiency in English both written and spoken
 

On a personal level, you exhibit a collaborative nature and strong relationship-building skills, both with colleagues and external partners. Your exceptional adaptability and strong sense of urgency make you an asset in fostering teamwork and thriving in diverse, multicultural environments. With an organized, proactive approach, you bring a pragmatic mindset to your work.

In your role, you will encounter a wide range of tasks, and your positive attitude toward challenges, along with your adeptness in managing competing priorities under tight timelines, is crucial. Your high degree of flexibility, ability to work well under pressure, and maintenance of a good sense of humor set you apart.

About the department

The Safety Operations Adviser department is a department of primarily MDs within Global Patient Safety and is situated in Søborg, Denmark. Global Patient Safety is an organization of more than 680 highly professional people with a background in natural science. The core activity and responsibility of Safety Operations Advisers is to medically assess patient safety based on adverse event reports and potential product quality issues to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements globally.

We offer a unique opportunity to work independently and in collaboration with a team of highly skilled, committed, and enthusiastic colleagues. Assuming responsibility, communicating information, and acting will be an essential part of your daily work. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.  

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

Contact

For further information, Merete Chur Fischer at +45 3077 7675 or Trine Schaffalitzky de Muckadell + 45 3077 7878.

Deadline

Wednesday 4. March 2026

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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.

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