Clinical Research Physician/Investigator

Are you a dedicated medical doctor driven by a passion for clinical research and a desire to transform patients' lives? Imagine being at the forefront of clinical innovation and improving patient care worldwide. Join Novo Nordisk’s pioneering clinical trial site, Clinical Innovation Centre (CLINiC), in Gentofte—an inspiring and exciting area within Novo Nordisk where your expertise as a Clinical Research Physician/Investigator can truly change lives.  

Apply now for a life-changing career! 

The Position 

We are looking for a Clinical Research Physician/Investigator to provide medical and scientific input to developing, executing and reporting clinical trials conducted at CLINiC.  

The main responsibilities include: 

• Ensuring the safety, well-being, and rights of clinical trial participants. 
• Contributing to the daily operation, planning, and management of clinical activities at CLINiC. 
• Developing trial protocols and leading trial teams. 
• Setting and maintaining training standards for CLINiC staff, with a focus on clinical trial processes and managing medical emergencies. 
• Responsible for clinical oversight and governance, including management of protocol deviations, trial risk assessments, site risk assessments, CAPAs, and issue management. 
• Delivering accurate scientific and medical input to stakeholders, interpreting and communicating scientific data and assessing the impact of new findings. 

Our commitment to innovation also applies to the way we work. We therefore embrace the hybrid workplace – with a blend of home office in Denmark and on-site work in Gentofte where our team is based. 

Qualifications 

We are looking for Clinical Research Physicians/Investigators as new colleagues in our CLINiC team, having either: 

• A specialization and excellent clinical experience in either Internal Medicine, or Anesthesiology, including competencies in Emergency Medicine, assessing ECG and laboratory results, along with knowledge of the Danish healthcare system. In addition to being fluent in English, proficiency in Danish is also required in this case. Knowledge in Clinical Pharmacology is highly appreciated. 
• Or with vast hands-on experience as an investigator in conducting early phase trials, in e.g. First-in-Human (FIH) trials and experienced in Clinical Pharmacology. For this role, there is no need to be able to speak Danish or have knowledge of the Danish healthcare system.  

To succeed in the role(s) you: 

• Are a Medical Doctor with documented clinical and scientific merits from a PhD degree or equivalent. 
• Either bring proven clinical experience in either Internal Medicine or Anesthesiology/ Emergency Medicine  
• Or have demonstrated expertise in overseeing early clinical trials as an investigator, with a strong foundation in clinical trial methodology and adherence to all relevant regulations, including GCP-ICH standards. 

Highly appreciated would be: 

• Proven experience in teaching and guiding clinical or trial staff, enhancing team skills, and promoting compliance with clinical best practices. 
• Knowledge in Clinical Pharmacology. 
• Experience with strategic and scientific planning in clinical development within the pharmaceutical industry, along with a strong understanding of the pharmaceutical business, is preferable. 

As a person, you demonstrate strong teamwork skills and excel at achieving results through collaboration with others in a highly motivated team environment. Managing complex tasks and organizational challenges is within your expertise, and you possess the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels, regardless of their educational or cultural backgrounds. You are quick to adapt to new situations in a continuously developing environment, bringing a team-oriented, flexible, and cross-culturally aware approach.  

Your quality focused approach combined with an innovative mindset makes you truly stand out. You are well-organized and consistently strive for excellence. With a proactive attitude, you are action-oriented, self-aware, and maintain a well-balanced approach to challenges. Your curiosity and engagement, combined with strong networking abilities, set you apart as a team member. 

About the department  

CLINiC is a new and innovative department in Novo Nordisk, with a focus on early-phase trials. Conducting trials in healthy volunteers across various therapy areas, CLINiC plays a key role in de-risking and advancing lead candidates, contributing to a robust, differentiated pipeline for long-term sustainability. The team moved into the newly renovated facility in Gentofte in May 2023 and are currently preparing staff, workflows, and systems to be able to conduct early-phase clinical trials, with plans to be able to accommodate up to approximately 30-40 participants. 

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. 

Contact  
For further information, please contact Melissa Voigt Bolten Jagd (Head of Medical) at mvoh@novonordisk.com. 

Deadline 

11 December 2024  
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 CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.  

Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

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.