(Senior) Clinical Project Lead

Your impact starts here! This is an opportunity to become a catalyst for ambitious early drug development programs, bringing innovative treatments to people living with chronic diseases worldwide. We invite you to be a part of this exciting journey as our new (Senior) Clinical Project Lead and drive first-in-human and other phase 1 clinical activities in an everchanging environment. Apply today!
 

Your new role

As a (Senior) Clinical Project Lead, you will take on a senior role with extensive responsibilities, where you will assume accountability for the end-to-end planning, execution and completion of phase 1 clinical trials.

You will lead the global cross functional study teams driving the clinical trials successfully and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders. Furthermore, your main responsibilities will include:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading end-to-end clinical trial delivery
  You will be accountable for the full lifecycle of Phase 1 trials — from early planning and protocol development through to execution and close-out — ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  
  
• Driving global cross-functional collaboration
  You will lead and align diverse internal and external stakeholders across functions, acting as the central point of coordination to enable efficient decision-making and seamless trial execution.
  
  
• Owning trial governance and decision forums
  As chair of the trial squad, you will facilitate structured discussions, proactively manage risks and dependencies, and ensure clarity on priorities, accountability, and progress.
  
  
• Translating strategy into operational excellence
  You will bridge early clinical strategy with execution by converting high-level ambitions into clear, actionable plans that drive performance and measurable outcomes. 
  
  
• Leading trial start-up and vendor oversight
  You will oversee critical start-up activities including protocol development, CTA submission, and vendor selection/management, ensuring strong foundations for successful trial delivery.

To succeed in the role, you need in-depth knowledge about clinical trial methodology as well as extensive clinical project management experience. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential, while impacting the project strategy as well as execution and improvement of core clinical processes within phase 1.

For a highly qualified candidate, this role may be positioned at Senior Clinical Project Lead level. The individual will be expected to lead the identification of efficiency opportunities across trials, driving process optimisation and advancing ways of working. This includes taking a broader, cross-functional view to strengthen Phase 1 development, challenging the status quo, and converting insights into tangible outcomes.

This role is based in Søborg, Denmark and will give you the chance to become part of a team driving ambitious early drug development programs.

Your skills and qualifications

You will be a great asset to our team because you have: 

• A MSc in Natural Science and at least five years of relevant experience, or a BSc in Natural Science or equivalent with at least seven years of relevant experience. MSc in Natural Science with min. 6 years relevant experience or BSc in Natural Science or equivalent and combined with min. 8 years relevant experience for a Senior Clinical Project Lead role
• Strong clinical project management experience and the ability to impact the execution and improvement of core clinical processes.
• Extensive experience in all operational aspects of planning, conducting and finalization of clinical trials
• Demonstrate strong project management expertise and strong communication and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority, lead through collaboration, and drive alignment and engagement across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Professional proficiency in English. Documented strategic impact and broad value chain understanding for a Senior Clinical Project Lead role

As a person, you:

• Are proactive, flexible and bring creativity and a can-do attitude.
• Lead through influence, coaching, and inspiration, empowering teams to take ownership and deliver with excellence.
• Embrace change with resilience and agility, inspiring others to adopt new ways of working and continuous improvement.
• Have demonstrated impact and influence in the execution and improvement of core clinical processes.
• Build trust and engagement across functions through transparency, empathy, and a collaborative mindset.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, sharing knowledge and insights with your colleagues.

What we offer

• Great personal development opportunities in a large global organization
• Extensive responsibilities in an empowering culture
• Being part of a world-class company driving ambitious drug development programs within established and new therapeutic areas

Diverse and inclusive working culture open for innovative ideas

Salary:
For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 742,600 to 1,245,100 DKK (DK), 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

Your new area

You will be part of the Global Trial Portfolio (GTP) area driving operational excellence and innovation in the execution of our clinical trial portfolio across all clinical development phases and therapy areas within the Novo Nordisk pipeline. Taking offset in a position of strength, we have a clear ambition of being industry leading across all operational aspects of our clinical trial portfolio by focusing on timely, cost-efficient, best-in-class clinical trial planning and execution in collaboration with our many internal and external stakeholders.

Your new role is based in our Diabetes, Phase 1 and Device project area, where you will be part of a team dedicated to working with phase 1 clinical activities across all therapeutic areas in Novo Nordisk portfolio.

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.

More information

For further information, please contact Julie Hjerpsted at +45 30751915. Please note that due to the holiday season in replies may be delayed. 

Deadline
10 June 2026. 

Please apply as fast as possible due to short deadline. Screening and interviewing will be done on an ongoing basis. You don’t need to attach a cover letter, but please include a few lines about your motivation in your CV, and do not attach a photo.

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.