Safety Officer (Temporary Maternity Cover – 18 months)

Job Description:

Are you passionate about drug safety/pharmacovigilance and looking for a new challenge? Do you have an eye for detail and thrive in a structured, compliant environment? Do you want to join a global team of professionals who work together to ensure the safety of Ferring’s products?
If you can answer yes to these questions, you might be the Safety Officer we are looking for!

Ferring + you
You will be responsible for delivering high quality case handling i.e., case intake, data entry and coding of adverse events reported worldwide on Ferring’s marketed products and development products in clinical trials. You will also perform workflow monitoring, inline quality control of ICSRs, EVWEB download, manage the portfolio mailbox and document and evaluate unexpected events in the deviation management system.
 

Your day at Ferring
Tasks and responsibilities may include:

• End-to-end case handling: intake, data entry, and medical coding of adverse events (marketed and development products)
• Workflow monitoring to ensure timelines and compliance are met
• Inline quality control of ICSRs
• Portfolio mailbox management
• Deviation management: document and evaluate unexpected events in the Deviation Management system

You will join
A team of dedicated Safety Officers responsible for case processing at Global Safety, Ferring, working in therapeutic portfolio teams. Safety Operations is part of Global Safety, a department with more than 70 international employees responsible for the surveillance of all Ferring medicinal products and devices. We are based in Copenhagen, Denmark, and collaborate with colleagues across regions and countries.

Behind our innovation… There’s you
We are looking for a candidate with a relevant educational background (e.g., Master in pharmaceuticals/science, nurse, midwife or similar) and who is fluent in English (written and oral).

• Experience in pharmacovigilance/case handling is an advantage—but not required
• Familiarity with safety databases/systems, medical terminology, and coding of adverse events is a plus

Personal skills

• Positive, solution-oriented mindset, you inspire others with your enthusiasm and professionalism
• Collaborative and respectful, you share knowledge and feedback, and value diverse perspectives
• Adaptive and curious, open to new ideas, willing to learn, and comfortable with change
• Accountable and organized, you take initiative, plan ahead, and follow through on deadlines and quality

People come first at Ferring
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for personal and professional development. You will work primarily from our Copenhagen office, with the possibility of working from home one day per week. We value diversity and inclusion and foster a culture of respect, support, and knowledge sharing. Most importantly, we offer a fun and collaborative work environment, where we enjoy working together as a team. We celebrate our achievements, learn from our challenges, and have a good time along the way.

Behind our purpose… There’s you
If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply! Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Director, Head of Safety Operations, Global Safety, Janni Hermansen at Janni.hermansen@ferring.com.

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

Location:

Ferring Denmark