Senior Clinical Outcomes Assessments (COA) Manager

Patients’ perspectives and experiences are important focus areas for Novo Nordisk when developing better treatments for people living with serious chronic disease. This is the opportunity to incorporate patient perspectives into clinical drug development through the utilization of clinical outcomes assessments (COA) in the role as Senior COA Manager.

Your new role

As Senior COA Manager you will have a pivotal role in developing COA strategies and will be responsible for the selection, modification, development, validation, and implementation of fit-for-purpose COAs in clinical trials. Your engagement will encompass the entire drug development life cycle across Novo Nordisk's portfolio, from early planning and execution to the development of COA dossiers and other regulatory briefing books, as well as supporting the communication of COA outcomes through publications.

You will collaborate closely with stakeholders from Medical, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Biostats, Clinical Operations, Outsourcing, Medical Affairs, and Marketing, as well as various external vendors and advisors

Your new department

We are a passionate team of 10 colleagues with keen insight and experience in the COA field, in-trial interviews as well as Patient Preference Studies focusing on adding Patient perspectives for Regulatory Risk benefit assessment. We are passionate about science and bringing the patients’ perspectives at the heart of everything and committed to supporting each other in achieving professional development goals while also focusing on a balanced work life. Organisationally we are placed in Global Medical Affairs but are working closely with stakeholders across the organisation as we collaborate and support all development assets across the Novo Nordisk project portfolio.

Your skills & qualifications

You hold a university master's or above degree in a relevant research field such as health economics, pharmacy, public health, psychology, or epidemiology and bring demonstrated experience in COA development within drug development.

Moreover, we expect you to have:

• Demonstrated experience in COA development and validation methods with knowledge of collection, analysis, and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data. Experience within a pharmaceutical industry context, is considered a plus.
• Demonstrated experience within clinical drug development and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated capability to translate new insights from a fast‑moving internal and external environment into actionable solutions, with patient experience continuously guiding outcomes
• Proactive mindset, action-oriented, and self-aware.
• Fluent in oral and written English

As a person you are optimistic and forward‑thinking, with a strong ability to think beyond conventional approaches and identify innovative solutions in a team‑oriented environment. You have a high degree of independence and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, and balance workload and timelines. You are a lifelong learner and welcome the opportunity to develop new skills and gain further experience in patient focused drug development.

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.

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

For further information, please contact Majbritt Ravn Hufeldt, Director Patient-Focused Drug Development at +45 30756840.

Deadline

Apply before 28 April 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis

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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.