Clinical Pharmacology Scientific Director - Diabetes

Do you have a burning passion for clinical pharmacology and drug development? Are you ready to lead clinical pharmacology programmes towards regulatory submissions? Would you relish the chance to support our Diabetes Portfolio with your scientific insights, patient-centric approach, and strategic brilliance? 

With limitless opportunities for professional growth and making a life-changing impact, this is your chance to take your career to the next level! Apply today and join us.

The position

As a Scientific Director you will be responsible for driving clinical pharmacology programmes supporting early to late-stage development projects within Diabetes.

Furthermore, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and setting the Clinical Pharmacology strategy for our projects.
• Clinical pharmacology trial designs to support the strategy as well as interpretation and communication of trial results.
• Driving and coordinating activities in the headquarter study groups and collaboration with our affiliates and external partners involved across the value chain.
• Scientific communication and interactions with many internal and external global stakeholders and key opinion leaders.
• Clinical pharmacology summaries of submission dossiers and interactions with Health Authorities to provide clinical pharmacology input to secure approvals of new drugs.
• Represent Clinical Pharmacology in global project teams.
• Support the development of Clinical Pharmacology competences by mentoring and sharing knowledge.

Qualifications

To thrive and succeed, we expect you to have:

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences, complemented by a Ph.D.
• Preferably 9+ years’ experience within Clinical Pharmacology in pharma or biotech industry with a strong business and value chain understanding.
• Previous experience with diabetes is strongly preferred.
• Strong scientific and strategic mindset preferably with strong knowledge in both pharmacokinetic /pharmacodynamic relationships and submissions.
• Proven track record in planning and conducting clinical trials and working in cross-functional teams in a global and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

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 prioritising, planning for and performing tasks. You have a patient-centric approach and strategic mindset. Furthermore, you thrive in a fast-paced environment with high performing colleagues.

About the department

The Clinical Pharmacology department is responsible for development projects within the Diabetes portfolio. We are a department of dedicated and highly engaged colleagues working in a flexible, collaborative, and cross-functional setting.

Clinical Pharmacology plays a key role in the development of new drugs at Novo Nordisk. We work as an integrated part of development and research project teams, being responsible for the clinical pharmacology. We are scientifically responsible for the planning and oversight of Clinical Pharmacology trials. We provide clinical pharmacology expertise to all clinical development phases, Health Authority interactions, and regulatory submissions worldwide.

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 Annette Karen Lundbeck Serup, Director Clinical Pharmacology, Diabetes 1 at +45 3077 7720.

Deadline

11 August 2024

We will review the applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as the advert may close before indicated deadline.

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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.