Life Science

Denmark is a global leader in Life Science, offering a dynamic and innovative environment for professionals across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, and healthcare research. With world-class research institutions, cutting-edge laboratories, and a strong culture of collaboration between academia, hospitals, and industry, Denmark provides unique opportunities to advance your career and make a real impact on human health.

Find your next job in Life Science here

We have more than 700 Life Science companies in Denmark and more than 400 of these are startups.

Whether you are a scientist, clinician, or engineer, Denmark’s Life Science sector is a place for your.

Here, you can watch an interview with Jes Andersen from Innovation District Copenhagen in this video. He tells you all about how to find a job in a Life Science startup company.

It is normal that these work places are very international, and therefore English will often be the spoken language.

Please, watch this inspiring video with Australian expat Alistair, working in pharmaceutical development.

Life Science in Denmark: A Global Hub for Talent, Innovation and Growth

The Life Science industry is one of Denmark’s most important economic strengths, employing over 69,000 full time equivalents and representing approximately 20 % of the country’s total goods exports. This makes life science a cornerstone of both the Danish economy and the nation’s role in global health innovation. 
To build on this competitive edge and attract top talent from around the world, the Danish Government has launched an ambitious Life Science Strategy. The strategy contains 38 concrete initiatives designed to strengthen Denmark’s position as a world class life science nation, enhance patient outcomes, support research and development, and grow the sector’s global impact.

The 38 initiatives are organized around seven strategic priority areas:

1. Strengthening the framework for research and development
2. Maximizing the use of health data
3. Showcasing Denmark as a leading life science nation
4. Developing highly qualified talent
5. Focusing on internationalization and cooperation between authorities
6. Driving sustainable, green growth
7. Enhancing knowledge sharing and partnerships across sectors

This strategy underscores Denmark’s commitment to fostering a vibrant ecosystem where researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs and industry professionals can thrive. With strong collaboration between public institutions, universities and private companies, Denmark offers a supportive environment for innovation, career development and impactful contributions to global health. 

Read a report from 2024 about Life Science in Eastern Denmark

See the Life Science report from 2024 covering all of Denmark

In Denmark, there are many different life science clusters and associations. It might be a good idea to check these out as well, as they can provide you with more information on the Danish Life Science industry. Have a look at these links:

Innovation District CopenhagenMedicon ValleyDanish Life Science ClusterThe Danish Association of the Pharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare Denmark

We have more than 700 Life Science companies in Denmark, and here you can read about a few of them and have a look at their career sites: