Global Trial Manager (temporary position - 1,5 year)

  Are you passionate about clinical development? Is ensuring that clinical trials produce high-quality data and scientific documentation your top priority? If so, we want you to join us in Clinical Operations in one of our 5 areas as a Global Trial Manager. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career. 

We are currently looking for three Global Trial Managers in temporary (maternity cover) roles. We are looking for one candidate who is experienced in phase 1 and two candidates with experience in phase 3. 
  
Your new role 
As a Global Trial Manager you will get the opportunity to:  

• Foster robust collaboration within the study group, with global affiliate colleagues, and with external vendors. 

• Ensure seamless execution from kick-off to completion of our clinical trials. 

• Coordinate and ensure timely trial deliverables.  

• Monitor trial progress, oversee vendor deliverables, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. 

You will engage with seasoned professionals in a global setting, benefit from valuable sparring and collaboration, and take on significant responsibilities in a culture that empowers. In this role you will enjoy a flexible working environment with light travel commitments, up to 5 days per year. 

The position is based out of our Søborg office, Denmark. 

Your new department 

You will join one of the eight Global Trial Management departments in Clinical Operations. We are responsible for the establishment of clinical operations strategies as well as for the execution of clinical trials in all phases within our area. 

  
Trial management plays a vital role in our ambitious drug development program. We plan and execute clinical trials to produce the high-quality data and scientific documentation required by health authorities, to turn our promising pipeline of exciting new medicines into new and better treatments for the patients we serve. 

Your skills and qualifications 
To succeed in this role, we expect you to have: 

• A master's, bachelor's or PhD degree in Natural or Health Sciences, combined with experience working with Good Clinical Practice or in other highly regulated areas. 

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience steering interventional clinical trials as a Global Trial Manager or in a similar capacity. Additional experience as a Clinical Research Associate or Local Trial Manager would be an advantage but not mandatory. 

• A proven track record demonstrating robust project management and stakeholder management skills. 

• Professional proficiency in both verbal and written English, with effective communication skills. 

• Experience working in Diabetes and Obesity therapy areas will be an advantage. 

As a person, you are passionate about collaborating with multiple stakeholders. 

Working at Novo Nordisk 

Every day we seek solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, rare determination, and 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. 

What we offer 

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.  

More information 

If you have additional questions about the position before applying, please contact Nishit Shailesh Patani, Associate Director, on +45-30751758. 

Deadline 

19th of December 2025 

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 in your CV. 

We will be reviewing application on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application at your earliest convenience. 

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

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.