Clinical Project Lead, Cardiovascular & Kidney Diseases

If you are motivated to lead global clinical trials and to shape strategy, influence stakeholders worldwide, and bring innovation to clinical processes that brings world-class delivery in drug development programs, here is your chance. We invite you to apply for the position as Clinical Project Lead (CPL) in the Cardiovascular & Kidney Diseases area.

Your new role

As a Clinical Project Lead, you will take on a senior role with extensive responsibilities, where you will assume accountability for end-to-end planning, execution, and completion of global trials in Novo Nordisk.

You will Lead the global cross-functional study teams, drive the clinical trials successfully and collaborate with Novo Nordisk globally to accomplish our goals. Furthermore, your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the trial team, which consists of a group of designated Global Trial Managers and Global Clinical Trial Administrators, is well-functioning
• Chair of the trial squad (a group of relevant stakeholders outside of Clinical Operations)
• Ensure that key project deliverables are met on time with high quality and within budget by using your extensive project leadership skills, as well as your solid knowledge of conducting clinical trials
• Foster cross-functional engagement and cultivate a high-performing, collaborative environment
• Ensure robust governance of clinical execution, proactively managing risks and engaging stakeholders to align priorities.

To succeed in this 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, with a demonstrated ability to navigate a complex stakeholder landscape while impacting the project strategy as well as execution and improvement of core clinical processes.

The job is based in Søborg in Denmark but has a global scope. Some international travelling may be part of the job.

Your skills and qualifications

• MSc in Natural, Health or Pharmaceutical Science with at least five years of relevant experience or BSc in Natural-, Health- or Pharmaceutical Science with at least seven years of relevant experience
• Extensive experience in all operational aspects of planning, conducting and finalization of clinical trials from a Global cross-functional organizational work
• Previous experience with Full-Service Outsourcing (FSO) model of clinical trials would be an advantage
• Demonstrate strong project management expertise and strong communication and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct leadership authority, lead through collaboration, and drive alignment and engagement across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Professional proficiency in English.

As a person, you:

• 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.
• Apply a global mindset, valuing diversity of thought and fostering inclusive decision-making.
• Build trust and engagement across functions through transparency, empathy, and a collaborative mindset.

Additionally, you are proactive, flexible and bring creativity and a can-do attitude to work. You work independently with minimal guidance and can navigate a complex stakeholder landscape. With confidence and personality to drive changes, you 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

Your new area

Working in the Cardiovascular & Kidney Disease Clinical Operations Project Management area – a part of Novo Nordisk R&D area - you will join a collaborative and dedicated team of approximately 35 members, including 4 people leaders and 5 project directors. Based in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will help us deliver innovative products and drive improved patient outcomes. By contributing to our shared mindset of collaboration and curiosity, you will bring innovation to our clinical trials and pave the way for the success of our mission.

More information

For further information, please contact Nis Hjortskov Jensen (Director) at +45 30797857 or NHJE@novonordisk.com . 

Deadline 

7. April 2026

Please include a few sentences about why you are applying for this position in your CV. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application.  

Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Please note that we cannot offer informal coffee talks as part of the recruitment process; all applications must be submitted via the official application channel.

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

Working at Novo Nordisk

We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason for existing. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things – from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lifes that motivate and energise us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.