RBQM Specialist

Clinical Risk Management and Oversight 

Søborg (Copenhagen), Onsite 

Are you a clinical trial management expert with a deep knowledge of RBQM processes, especially Protocol Deviations and Issue Management? Step into a global role at the heart of clinical development, owning RBQM processes that safeguard patients, strengthen trials, and drive continuous improvement across Novo Nordisk. 

Read on and apply today! 

Your new role 

As a RBQM Specialist, you will act as both an RBQM knowledge expert and Process Manager for Protocol Deviations and Issue Management, ensuring day-to-day process management aligned with business priorities and stakeholder needs.  

Your main accountabilities will be: 

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert and Process Responsible for e.g. Protocol Deviations and Issue Management process  

• Process Manager for the Protocol Deviations and Issue Management process, or other assigned RBQM-related processes as determined by business priorities 

• Drive successful implementation, operation, and maturation of the Protocol Deviations and Issue Management process  

• Content responsible for corporate process content related to Protocol Deviations and Issue Management in the QMS  

• Keep process information and metadata current  

• Support Requirement Database mapping of process requirements  

• Develop and maintain corporate-level training material for the process 

• Chair or actively contribute to relevant Corporate or Functional Process Groups 

• Support the Process Owner in defining strategy and direction for the process, ensuring a simple, stable, compliant, and continuously improved process 

• Conduct process reviews, monitoring activities, and Process Confirmations 

• For GxP activities, support handling and implementation of compliance signals related to Protocol Deviations and Issue Management  

Your new department 

Clinical Risk Management & Oversight is a global function within Clinical Development focused on ensuring patient safety, trial quality, and inspection readiness. The team owns and continuously improves enterprise‑level RBQM processes, providing expert oversight of protocol deviations and issue management across clinical programs. Working closely with trial teams and senior stakeholders worldwide, the department translates regulatory requirements and risk signals into clear, compliant, and practical solutions that strengthen clinical trial delivery. 

The job is based in Denmark, but the scope of work is global. The role supports the RBQM Protocol Deviations and Issue Management process at an enterprise level and may require international travel.   

Your skills & qualifications 

We are searching for a strategic, proactive, and accountable RBQM Specialist with strong integrity, ethical judgment, and project management talent, who meet the following criteria:  

• Master’s degree in natural sciences or similar and minimum 5 years of relevant practical experience  

• Demonstrated strong analytical skills and ability to tutor and coach others  

• End-to-end insight into clinical development  

• Active experience with RBQM and quality processes is an advantage  

• Work experience from the pharmaceutical industry is preferred 

• Experience with GxP processes, inspections, deviations, and issue management  

• Experience with continuous process improvement in a regulated environment  

• Fluent in written and verbal English  

Moreover, as a person you are team‑oriented and thrive in collaborative, cross‑cultural environments, with strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. You are flexible and able to adapt to a continuously evolving setting, combining a strong analytical mindset with a constant focus on patient safety and product quality. 

Working at Novo Nordisk 

We're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today. The video below features colleagues worldwide speaking about why they’re proud to work at Novo Nordisk and highlights the culture, collaboration and long-term impact. Together, for the long-term!     

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. 

Contact  

Please apply to the role via our careers site, as unfortunately we don’t accept directly sent resumes. In case you wish to know more about the role and the team, don’t hesitate to reach out Roland Foster (Director, RBQM) at rofo@novonordisk.com  

Deadline  

Apply before 27 April 2026. 

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.