Global Trial Manager (temporary position - 1 year)

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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 areas as a Global Trial Manager. Read more and apply today for a life-changing career. We are currently looking for two Global Trial Managers in temporary (maternity cover) positions.

Your new role
As a GTM, you will be playing a crucial role in leading phase I–IV global trials alongside experienced colleagues. With established procedures already in place and a full development organization (biostatistics, data management, medical science, safety, medical writing, etc.), you can focus on driving progress and innovation in trial execution.

Your responsibility involves fostering robust collaboration across the study group, global affiliates, and external vendors. You have a vital role in coordinating trial activities and

overseeing both internal and vendor deliverables to ensure smooth delivery from kick‑off to study close.

To add some more words to it:

• Collaboration – Engage with seasoned professionals in your field in a global setting.
• Support and Competent Colleagues – Benefit from valuable sparring and collaboration with proficient colleagues, prioritizing intentional knowledge sharing across projects.
• Personal Development in a Global Setting – Explore substantial personal growth in a vast global organization.
• World-Class Drug Development – Be part of a world-class company driving ambitious drug development programs across established and cutting-edge therapeutic areas.
• Limited Travel – Expect light travel commitments, with up to 5 days per year.

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

Your new department

You will join the Global Trial Management department 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 demonstrates robust project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in both verbal and written English, with effective communication skills.
• 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 Kathleen Stolpe, Associate Director, on +45 30792233.

Deadline

8th of March 2025

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.