Play a central role in building and scaling a modern compliance setup in a growing global pharmaceutical company.
Set direction and drive execution within legal compliance
As Legal Compliance Manager at Pharmacosmos, you will step into a newly established role with broad responsibility and significant impact. Reporting directly to EVP Legal, you will lead the ongoing development of Pharmacosmos compliance frameworks and be a key driver in embedding compliance across the business. Your scope will include anti-bribery and corruption, HCP interactions, competition law, and export controls - always with a strategic and pragmatic mindset. You will play a dual role as advisor and executor - translating legal requirements into smart compliance tools, leading cross-functional projects, and ensuring internal policies and processes remain robust and up to date. As part of this, you will also design and deliver training, conduct risk assessments and audits, and help implement new digital solutions to support efficient, future-proof compliance practices. This role is an opportunity to grow into a more senior position as you help shape the compliance function in an ambitious, international organization.
Experienced compliance professional with commercial mindset
You hold a Master of Laws or a comparable legal/business education and bring solid experience with compliance - ideally from the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry. You are fluent in both Danish and English and have a strong understanding of international compliance standards and regulatory frameworks. Project management experience is a clear advantage.
Personally, you are proactive, structured, and curious - motivated by the opportunity to build something new and work smarter through digital tools and collaboration. You thrive in a dynamic, growing organization and approach complex compliance challenges with sound judgment, clear communication, and integrity. You are driven by enabling the business through compliance not blocking itand by contributing to a strong culture of trust, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Unlock innovation and accelerate growth with Pharmacosmos
This is your chance to embark on an exciting journey with Pharmacosmos, as they continue to seize strategic opportunities, driven by a strong ambition to benefit more patients globally and address unmet medical needs. The recruitment process is carried out by Venaris Executive Search. For more information regarding the position, please reach out to Executive Search Consultant, Caroline Toft Pagh, on +45 2286 0870. All requests will be handled confidentially. If this position is for you, do not hesitate to apply by uploading your CV - it is not necessary to include a cover letter.
Pharmacosmos
Founded in 1965, Pharmacosmos is a global healthcare pioneer in carbohydrate chemistry and a leader in the development of innovative treatments for blood diseases, including iron deficiency anemia and cryopreservation technology. On September 18th, 2024, Pharmacosmos announced the successful completion of their acquisition of G1 Therapeutics, a commercial-stage oncology company. The acquisition aligns perfectly with Pharmacosmos' strategy by leveraging their extensive expertise in blood diseases, positioning the company for its next phase of growth and strengthening its global commercial portfolio. Headquartered in Holbæk, Denmark, Pharmacosmos employs 650 dedicated employees, with products marketed in over 40 countries worldwide. Please also visit www.pharmacosmos.com.