Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - Maternity leave covers

This role is unordinary because it places you at the forefront of groundbreaking clinical research in primarily but not exclusively diabetes and obesity, areas where rapid innovation can directly transform patients’ lives. You’ll not only monitor trials but actively contribute to therapies with the potential to reshape global health outcomes. 

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We currently have three maternity leave cover positions available: two running for a 7-month period until October 1st, and one lasting until the end of 2026. 

Your new role 

In this exciting role you will manage clinical trial sites at every stage of the clinical trial process to a high quality in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, relevant legislation and ICH GCP requirements whilst maintaining the standards of the Novo Nordisk Way. You will collaborate closely with clinical investigative site teams to deliver our clinical trials according to target. You will be accountable for data integrity, quality, patient safety and protection, regulatory compliance for all assigned sites, compliance to protocols, adherence to Good Clinical Practice, Clinical Trial Legislation, and local ethics requirements, as well as Novo Nordisk standard operating procedures (SOPs) . 

In addition, you will be:  

• The main line of communication with Investigator site teams  

• Conducting and documenting monitoring visits in accordance with the Monitoring Plan and Risk Indicator Reports, using risk-based quality principles  

• Driving activities with sites to achieve recruitment and retention targets  

• Managing of protocol compliance, IMP handling and data entry requirements at site  

Travel will be required approximately 30% of the time including some overnight stays depending on the clinical site’s location.  

Your skills and qualifications 

You are a very collaborative team player who is proactive and ready to help in challenging situations. Preferably you got a previous experience of monitoring trials in accordance with ICH GCP methodology as well as healthcare industry knowledge or customer service-based employment. 

Moreover, you have the following requirements:  

• Bachelor's Degree level, life science or nursing qualification or other relevant experience and an excellent understanding of clinical trial procedures – ICH GCP, regulatory issues, SOPs 

• GCP Certification  

• Knowledge of drug development process 

• Good working knowledge of electronic clinical trials systems – Veeva Vault, EDC, IWRS, electronic TMF 

• Excellent level of Danish and English 

Your new department 

 Your new department is Clinical Development Centre Denmark (CDC DK). There are currently 19 CRAs across different therapeutic areas who form a strong CRA Team. 

We are part of a regional team of 8 countries and work closely with global Trial Managers and Global Trial Portfolio in Head Quarter. 

Our department has a very open and honest culture with a fantastic team spirit. We work hard but always find time to have fun together. 

Working at Novo Nordisk  

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care. 

What we offer 
In addition to a unique and supportive culture, Novo Nordisk offers strong learning and development opportunities tailored to your career and life stage. Our benefits reflect our commitment to empowering employees to reach their full potential while achieving work-life balance. 

Deadline  

Please, apply before 6 January 2026 

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.