Clinical Pharmacology Specialist

Are you passionate about clinical pharmacology and drug development? Are you ready to drive clinical pharmacology activities, and contribute with your scientific insights, patient-centric approach, and strategic mindset? Our Diabetes portfolio is seeking talented Clinical Pharmacology Specialists to join our team.

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.

We have multiple openings for Clinical Pharmacology Specialists with varying levels of experience. No matter where you are in your career, we welcome your application.
 
The position
As Clinical Pharmacology Specialist, you will be responsible for driving clinical pharmacology programs and trials supporting early and late-stage development projects. You will work closely with medical specialists, clinical operations, pharmacometricians and other scientists, and apply your leadership skills to contribute to the strategy of the clinical development program within diabetes. 
 
You will: 

• Be scientifically responsible for clinical pharmacology trial designs, protocols, oversight as well as interpretation and reporting of trial results
• Drive and coordinate activities in the headquarters study group, collaborate with our affiliates and external partners involved in the management of our clinical trials, and interact with many internal and external global stakeholders
• Lead cross-functional project teams and represent Clinical Pharmacology in global project teams
• Interact with Health Authorities and be responsible for clinical pharmacology summaries for the clinical pharmacology parts of a submission dossier and provide clinical pharmacology input to secure approvals of new drugs

 
Qualifications
To thrive and succeed, we expect you to have:

• A Master’s degree in Life Sciences. A PhD is a plus
• Experience in Clinical Pharmacology within the pharma or biotech industries is preferred
• Strong scientific and strategic mindset with knowledge in Clinical Pharmacology and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics
• Experience in planning and conducting trials collaborating with cross-functional global teams in a 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 anchored in the Diabetes Medical & Science area and is responsible for clinical pharmacology aspects of 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 from the early (first human dose) throughout all clinical development stages (Ph1-Ph3) 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 Strategy and 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 Medical & Science, Diabetes, ClinPharm 1 at +45 30 77 77 20. 
 
Deadline
19 May 2024. 

We will review the applications and interview candidates 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.