There is a lot of job opportunities as our companies are looking for talented biotech, pharma, data and quality specialists to work for them.

Apply for one of the many open positions and become part of the vibrant life science environment here in Greater Copenhagen – we look forward to welcoming you!

What's it like to work here?

When looking for future job opportunities, Greater Copenhagen is a very good place to aim your sights at – especially within the life science industry. The job market is characterised by high salaries, good infrastructure and companies generally offer good benefit packages for employees.

From a technical standpoint, working within life sciences in Greater Copenhagen is the same as in other parts of the world. The difference is how we go about our jobs, and what we do outside our jobs.

Companies in Greater Copenhagen usually have a very flat organisational structure, handing a lot of responsibility to the individual and that person’s team. It also means that there is nothing wrong with taking questions and comments straight to a director or CEO.

The work culture focuses on teamwork rather than individual competition, and the organisational structures are flat and non-hierarchical. Furthermore, employees are given a great deal of personal freedom and responsibility, which creates trust and a sense of value.

In Greater Copenhagen, the positive and informal workplace has priority. Management is open-minded and interested in the opinions of its employees. So, don’t be surprised if you only see open doors in the office or find yourself eating your lunch next to the CEO in the canteen.

Everyone’s opinion counts

The work culture in Greater Copenhagen is free from hierarchies, and managers are team leaders rather than petty officials, barking orders. As a result, employees are encouraged to speak their mind freely, and all opinions are highly appreciated when brainstorming or making decisions.

You will be valued both as a professional and as a person. This also means that your employer understands the demands of family life, and getting time of for personal issues such as seeing the doctor is common practice at workplaces in Greater Copenhagen.

Teamwork is the core

Working in Greater Copenhagen means teamwork, collaboration, knowledge sharing and fellow coaching. Employees are responsible for their own tasks but also for the overall success of the project. This means that you will get highly dedicated, ambitious and helpful colleagues in Greater Copenhagen.

The largest life science cluster of Greater Copenhagen - Medicon Valley - is the crucible of Scandinavian life sciences. Located at the gateway to Denmark and Sweden it has a vibrant ecosystem and deep talent pool underpinned by world-class life science universities and research infrastructure.

Scandinavian innovation is globally recognized and our life sciences reflect this.

Within Medicon Valley we have a rich life science heritage and pioneering spirit that continues to attract many successful companies and professionals.

Companies like Novo Nordisk, LEO Pharma, Baxter Gambro and Lundbeck are representative, but so too are the many smaller innovative start-ups who continue to energise the industry.

In Greater Copenhagen, all citizens have free access to state pension, social benefits and child care benefits as well as to hospitals, schools and universities.

What about taxes?

The internationally renowned Scandinavian welfare model is paid for by taxation.

Taxation finances a wide range of welfare services in Greater Copenhagen, such as universal access to healthcare, free education, affordable childcare and free language classes and public libraries. Furthermore, the people of Greater Copenhagen benefit from well-maintained infrastructure and a high level of safety and public service.

The average taxation for a single person with no children is 49.8%, and while taxation may seem high, the quality of life and salary actually are high.

Many expats say that their positive assessment of Greater Copenhagen is because of its quality of life, welfare services and well developed infrastructure.