Head of Development ADME, Måløv, Denmark

This role is an unordinary and exciting opportunity to blend scientific expertise with impactful communication, helping shape innovative healthcare solutions at a globally leading company like Novo Nordisk! 

Position:

In the position as head of Development ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion) you will develop and execute strategy for own area as well as influence the area’s functional strategy, including setting clear objectives and deliver results to the projects and organisation.

Your new role you will be: 

• Leading the department in line with Novo Nordisk Way. Managing approximately 10-15 specialists and lab technicians within own scientific area, being accountable for team performance and results.
• Identifying needs and opportunities for overall strategic changes in the culture and organisation or in the way by which the business is positioned.
• Ensuring scientific expertise within Development ADME, including input to due diligence tasks. Ensuring adaptation of departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges and setting direction for the department, including project responsibilities. Decisions are guided by strategic and tactical priorities and require complex analysis of situations and data.
• Driving continuous scientific and operational improvements to meet business goals. Working in accordance with current guidelines and regulations.
• Maintaining relationships and partnerships with global internal and external stakeholders in ways that accomplish key business objectives.

Your skills and qualifications 

To succeed in this role, we expect you to have: 

• A Master’s degree in natural sciences and PhD and/or relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. 
• 5+ years of experience within ADME and “Drug-Drug Interaction” in drug development.
• Management experience would be an advantage.
• Effective communication (written and verbal) and influence skills, including the ability to present complex scientific information clearly.
• Proven ability to navigate complexity and operate independently, delivering high-quality scientific outcomes in dynamic environments.
• Ownership of high-impact decisions, independence, strong quality mindset will be an asset, meeting deadlines, and display high integrity and accountability.
• You bring a patient-centric, innovative approach and strategic mindset, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment with high-performing colleagues.

Your new department 

You will join us in Development ADME, where we identify and characterize the Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion of drugs and assess the” Drug-Drug Interaction” potential of a drug.

Working at Novo Nordisk 
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination, and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect, and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results. 

What we offer  

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.  

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 847,000.00 to 1,245,100.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.  

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.  

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.  

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here. 

Deadline 

3rd July, 2026

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.