Manager, TA Head Diabetes, Obesity & Liver

For over 100 years we have been driving change to defeat diabetes, but we know that what got us here today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We are now transforming our business and taking our expertise into new territories including obesity and rare blood and endocrine diseases. 

Our story is one of incredible growth and success, which has culminated in receiving many prestigious awards, such as Best Places to Work and Vitality – Britain’s Healthiest Workplace 2nd year running.

The position

We are looking for a manager to join our Clinical Development Centre (CDC), as Therapy Area Head, leading a portfolio of clinical trials within Diabetes or Liver Disease and Obesity. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of trial managers, CTAs and CRA-trial managers to ensure high quality planning, execution and delivery of clinical trials in the UK. You will provide strategic direction, leadership, and clinical operations expertise to drive the delivery of the Novo Nordisk pipeline in one of the mentioned therapeutic areas, in accordance with UK and global strategy.

This is an office-based role so you will need to attend our office at Gatwick for a minimum of 2 days a week.

• You can motivate and retain your teams high performers, participate in recruitment and professional development of your overall team.
• Develop short- and long-term strategic plans.
• Compliance with ABPI code of practice in all relevant communications and materials
• Demonstrate the ability to ensure resource planning across all team roles to ensure delivery of high-quality clinical trials, on time and within budget.
• You have the razor focused communication skills and collaborate extensively with all relevant stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of studies and sharing of information.

Qualifications

• Life Science degree in science or relevant fields, or equivalent. 
• Proven, extensive track record in clinical trial execution in multifunctional team, including clinical quality and training.

About the department

You will be part of a highly motivated UK CDC team responsible for the planning, execution and completion of trials related to the development of new medicinal products. The UK CDC is a team of 100+ highly skilled and ambitious colleagues responsible for the planning and execution of clinical trial activities in accordance with the Product Development Plans of Novo Nordisk. We focus on continuous personal and professional development and exciting opportunities which arise within our international organization.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

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What We Offer

• Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Your workplace: Our offices will be your primary workplace but with flexibility to work 2-3 days at home during your working week.
• Pension: a market leading pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Wellness: We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to an award winning Wellness programme, including Private Medical Insurance, and lots of wellbeing initiatives and offerings.
• Insurances: All colleagues are covered by our private medical, life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Inclusive culture: our culture is one of care, support and respect for our people.  We are committed to making your workplace safe and believe that a transparent, inclusive culture and leadership is the way to empower every individual to do their very best.

Application support

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.  If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an email to GIFJ@novonordisk.com.  Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need. 

Contact

Submit your CV via the Novo Nordisk careers site.

Deadline

22/05/2024

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.