(Senior) Clinical Pharmacology Scientific Director

Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute scientifically and strategically to Research and Early Development? Are you passionate about Clinical Pharmacology and want to drive first-in-human activities? Do you want to be part of a curious, innovative, and experimenting area that values learning and improvements? Then read more and apply, as you might be our new (Senior) Clinical Pharmacology Scientific Director.

The position
As a (Senior) Clinical Pharmacology Scientific Director, you will be responsible for and challenge the early clinical pharmacology strategies for projects. You will be involved in scientific strategies across different areas, be part of safety decision makings and represent early clinical development in cross-functional project teams.

In the job you will: 
•  Be responsible for early clinical development strategies
•  Be responsible for the design of first human dose and early clinical development trials and prepare trial synopses
•  Be part of the Global Project Teams
•  Interact with Health Authorities and investigators
•  Be involved in interpretation and reporting of trial results
•  Collaborate with many internal and external stakeholders
•  Support development of scientific and clinical pharmacology competencies internally
•  Have an excellent opportunity to increase your competencies within early drug development
•  Contribute to the Early Clinical Development leadership team.

Qualifications
You hold a Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences and/or MD combined with experience in drug development and extensive knowledge within Clinical Pharmacology.

To thrive and succeed in the role, we expect you to have:
• Expert knowledge within Clinical Pharmacology in drug development and a solid value chain understanding
• Solid experience in Early Clinical Development and in-depth understanding of clinical dosing aspects including first human dose setting and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics.
• Experience in leading cross-functional global teams in a dynamic environment and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high-performing colleagues
•  Experience with health authority interactions and experience in managing cross-functional global teams in a dynamic environment
•  Proficient in spoken and written English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

On a personal level, you are a dedicated team player who inspires trust among colleagues and stakeholders. You have a quality mindset, meet your deadlines, and communicate effectively. Independence, initiative, and innovation should always be demonstrated when prioritizing, planning for and performing tasks.

About the department
Early Clinical Development is an area in Research and Early Development. We are scientifically and operationally responsible for designing, planning and executing of first-in-human and other early clinical pharmacology trials in new and exciting areas across Novo Nordisk portfolio. 

The Early Clinical Development area consists of Clinical Pharmacology Specialists working closely together with a team of engaged and highly skilled Trial Managers, and Clinical Trial Administrators in a flexible, and cross-functional setting. We collaborate and share knowledge to benefit each other and ultimately the patients. As an employee in our diverse and inclusive area where different perspectives are valued, you will take up a lot of responsibility and gain support to develop. You can expect to grow both on a personal and professional level because we encourage all our employees to take responsibility, together with us, for their professional and personal development.

Contact
For further information, please contact Julie Hjerpsted at +45 30751915. Please expect a delay in response during July due to Summer vactation.

Deadline
13-July-2025

We will review the applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

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. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

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.