Collective Agreement for Employees in the Private Sector

If you work in Life Science and are privately employed, you’re most likely not covered by a collective agreement. That’s why it’s crucial to ensure your individual employment terms are solid—and we’re here to help.

Are you covered by a collective agreement?

While most private sector employees in Life Science work under individual contracts, a few companies have a collective agreement with Pharmadanmark.

Salary Negotiation in the Private SectorSalary Negotiation in the Private Sector

In the private sector, there’s typically no minimum wage—you need to negotiate your own salary. But you’re not alone.

We help you with:

  • Preparing for your salary negotiation
  • Reviewing your employment contract
  • Using our salary statistics to strengthen your case

Check salary tables and calculate your salary.

Liability Insurance for Qualified Persons (QP)

As a Qualified Person, you hold a unique professional responsibility. We recommend safeguarding yourself with liability insurance that protects you when releasing products for sale or clinical use.

You have two options:

1. Addendum to Your Employment Contract

  • Use Pharmadanmark’s standard appendix to ensure your employer covers you through their corporate insurance.
  • Download contract addendum (PDF)

2. Individual Liability Insurance via HDI

  • Pharmadanmark has arranged a collective insurance scheme for QPs in partnership with HDI.

How to Join the QP Insurance Scheme

  1. Fill out the application form
  2. Send it to info.dk@HDI.global and cc pd@pharmadanmark.dk
  3. You’ll receive an offer by email

Got questions about the insurance coverage?

Reach out to our insurance broker, COWINS International Insurance Brokerage: + 45 4290 7900 or email: cowins@cowins.dk

Need Help?

If you have questions about your collective agreement, salary, or employment status, our legal team is ready to assist you.

You can count on our legal team

Need Legal Assistance

Our legal team is here to help.

If you have questions or need support, don’t hesitate to contact our legal advisors.

Call us at +45 3946 3605
Email us at jura@pharmadanmark.dk