Global Safety Lead

Are you ready to lead global safety strategies for an innovative new treatment?Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key to success?Would you like to drive development and post-market safety activities in a collaborative, international team?Join us in shaping the future of patient care.About the RoleWe are seeking a Safety Lead to join our Global Safety Surveillance department. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the safety strategy for a newly acquired compound, guiding its development and ensuring compliance with global pharmacovigilance regulations. You’ll be at the forefront of defining safety strategies, managing risk, leading cross-functional teams, and upholding the highest standards of medical and scientific integrity.Key ResponsibilitiesLead global safety risk management strategies for assigned product(s), including continuous surveillance, proactive signal detection, and risk communicationDevelop and implement comprehensive safety strategies across clinical development and post-marketing phasesProvide strategic and medical direction for periodic safety reports, contributing to documents describing benefit–risk profilesDrive clinical safety input into study design, conduct, data analysis, and interpretationLead the development and execution of signal management activitiesChair and coordinate cross-functional Safety Committee meetingsRepresent Global Safety in strategic initiatives and interactions with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and data monitoring committeesServe as a key subject matter expert in safety and pharmacovigilance, contributing to regulatory submissions, clinical safety strategies, and reference safety information maintenanceQualificationsAdvanced biomedical or scientific qualification (e.g., MD, DVM, or PhD)Extensive experience in drug development, safety, and pharmacovigilance, with demonstrated leadership in safety risk management (10+ years in the pharmaceutical industry)Deep understanding of medical concepts, disease processes, and scientific methodologyStrong knowledge of global regulatory requirements (EMA/FDA/ICH)Proven ability to lead cross-functional safety committees and drive medical safety strategies across signal detection, case review, and risk managementExcellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex medical and scientific topics clearly and confidentlyStrong strategic, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to manage dynamic workloads and changeFluency in written and spoken English and strong stakeholder management capabilitiesAbout the TeamThe Global Safety Surveillance function comprises approximately 20 professionals across multiple international locations. You’ll be based in Denmark, focusing primarily on drug development activities. Our culture is built on collaboration, expertise, and adaptability — where every team member plays a key role in improving patient outcomes.