Specialist - Site Contracting

About the Department

The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From healthcare provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

The Specialist – Site Contracting, Operational Excellence & Delivery, will be responsible for providing contract execution support for sites on Clinical Development & Operations (CDO) trials. The incumbent will manage contract negotiation and execution; including contract language and costs within set strategy and process

Relationships

Reports to the Associate Director (or above) of Clinical Contracting & Budgeting. The incumbent works closely with Site Contracting Managers and may interact with Trial Managers, Finance Managers, and contract reviewing departments.

Essential Functions

• The Contract Specialist, will be responsible for budget and contract execution within CDO, reporting key financial deliverables, including tracking and reporting of contract execution milestones and data, as well as providing insights and updates to Site Contracting Managers
• Review clinical trial protocols and negotiate investigator cost per patient budget and site contract languages for CDO
• Negotiates budgets and contracts within Fair Market Value (FMV) and escalate issues for approval as required
• Drives communication with Investigator site personnel and NNI legal to facilitate, negotiate, and execute clinical contract agreements (i.e. Master Clinical Trial Agreement, CRADA, Appendix, SOW, CDA, consulting agreements)
• Provide contract review, negotiation, approval, and execution support for CDO
• Proactively identify and communicate financial opportunities or risks and partners with internal stakeholders to develop, plan and execute on the opportunity or mitigation
• Provide reports on savings metrics, contract deliverable timelines, and budget escalations
• Generates amended contract and/or budget documents as necessary, preparing contract management documentation for projects, and streamlining the contract/proposal or internal processes; initiates and introduces creative ideas and solutions
• Support process improvement initiatives and Ad Hoc analysis

Physical Requirements

Up to 10% overnight travel required.  This position may be based in our New Jersey office or performed remotely within the United States. The ideal candidate will be located in the U.S. East Coast region. 

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in finance or business management.
  • Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree where deemed appropriate
• A minimum of 2 years of progressively relevant experience required
  • Experience in clinical trial budget and contract negotiations is a plus
• Results-driven team player, with excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Able to multi-task, set effective priorities and implement decisions to achieve immediate as well as long-term goals
• Experience with Medidata Grant Manager Planning or another Clinical budget, FMV or benchmarking systems a plus
• Must be able to use time effectively; sets priorities in order to manage multiple projects with time sensitive deadlines
• Must work within set strategy and direction. Ability to plan, schedule, and arrange own activities in accomplishing objectives

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

The base compensation range for this position is $83,400 to $127,500. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. 

The job posting is anticipated to close on April 8, 2026 . The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on our careers website at www.novonordisk-us/careers.com.

Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation depending on the position's level or other company factors. 

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 defeating 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.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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