Compliance Lead

Join us at Copenhagen Atomics as we finish building a functioning thorium molten salt reactor.

Copenhagen Atomics has invented a new form of nuclear reactor, which is significantly more efficient than any previous nuclear reactors. This will be a game changer for the global energy sector. Our reactors will be able to provide energy at lower cost than any other technology (including fusion).

As a company, we value curiosity, flexibility, being self-driven, yet able to collaborate, and the possibility to grow as a person and professional.

Department:

The Fuel Salt Production team is central to Copenhagen Atomics’ mission. We produce the high-purity fluoride salts needed for reactor testing and research, and we’re building the production capability to scale. The team consists of engineers, technicians and specialists working closely together in a hands-on environment.

We are currently obtaining regulatory authorisation from the Danish radiation protection authority (Sundhedsstyrelsen) to handle thorium and uranium compounds. This means we are building a quality and compliance management system, while maintaining the pace and flexibility of a startup.

You will be responsible for keeping our management system alive and functional. Building what is missing with specialists, ensuring documents are controlled, approvals flow smoothly, training records are current, and - together with our radiation officer - ensuring we’re always ready for an authority audit.

Day-to-day, that means:

• Coordinate and run procedure update workshops with specialists, engineers and decision makers
• Responsible for minor incident investigations
• Document control: version management, approvals, access in Google Workspace
• Coordinate review/approval cycles between engineers, radiation officer, and management
• Maintain registers: training, source inventory, inspection logs
• Prepare for and support regulatory audits
• Flag gaps between documentation and actual practice

This is not a passive behind the scenes role. You’ll work directly with the department head, the radiation protection officer, and our engineers. When a procedure needs updating, you’re the one who makes sure it happens through coordinating and executing workshops, getting it reviewed, communicating the updates, and updating the system.

We’re looking for a person who:

• Can bridge the gap between engineering practice and regulatory requirements
• Works independently - you are the compliance department
• Understands QMS (ISO 9001 or equivalent)
• Has an AI first mindset. Comfortable using AI as a work facilitator
• Is comfortable with Google Workspace
• May have a background in Information Science, business administration, pharma or similar where structure and data integrity is key
• Has professional proficiency in both English and Danish. Danish is the language of regulatory texts; English is the company language

We value curiosity and initiative over years of experience. 1-2 years in a relevant role (including structured student positions) is sufficient if you can navigate complexity vs pragmatism.

Nuclear/radiation background is not required. Full training will be provided in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Additional information:

Copenhagen Atomics has invented a new form of nuclear reactor, a thorium molten salt reactor, which is significantly more efficient than any previous nuclear reactor. This will be a game changer for the global energy sector, providing energy at lower cost than any other technology.

Based in Copenhagen, we are an international team of over 70 engineers, technicians, designers, and specialists developing a new, low-cost, abundant, sustainable, and safe nuclear technology to be manufactured on assembly lines.

As a company, we value curiosity, flexibility, being self-driven yet able to collaborate, and the possibility to grow as a person and professional.