Senior Manager in RA CMC Semaglutide

Would you like to lead a team at the forefront of regulatory strategy for one of Novo Nordisk’s most important product portfolios? Are you passionate about developing people, driving collaboration across a global organisation, and shaping the future of treatments that improve the lives of millions of people worldwide?

We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead our RA CMC Drug Substance Semaglutide team. In this role, you will combine strategic leadership with scientific and regulatory expertise, while working closely with stakeholders across development, manufacturing and operations functions to ensure continued success for our Semaglutide products.

The position

As Senior Manager in RA CMC Semaglutide, you will lead a highly skilled team responsible for regulatory CMC activities supporting one of Novo Nordisk’s most impactful product portfolios. You will play a key role in shaping regulatory strategies, driving organisational performance, and ensuring successful delivery of critical business priorities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, developing, and inspiring a team of regulatory professionals in line with the Novo Nordisk Way.
• Setting direction and translating strategic priorities into operational plans and deliverables.
• Driving resource planning, prioritisation, and execution to ensure timely delivery of key regulatory objectives.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and fostering effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensuring high-quality regulatory deliverables and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Creating an engaging and inclusive team environment focused on continuous development, innovation, and performance.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you bring a strong combination of scientific expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to navigate a complex stakeholder landscape.

We imagine that you have:

• A MSc, PharmD, PhD or equivalent degree within Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology or a related field, combined with professional proficiency in English.
• Significant experience from the pharmaceutical industry, health authorities, or a similar highly regulated environment, including experience within drug development, lifecycle management, and regulatory affairs.
• Proven people leadership experience with a strong track record of developing high-performing teams, coaching talent, and creating an engaging work environment.
• Experience driving complex projects and collaborating across global, cross-functional organisations, ideally within late-stage development and/or lifecycle management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence, align, and build trust across diverse functions and seniority levels.
• A strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic and hands-on approach, enabling you to thrive in a fast-paced environment characterised by complexity, changing priorities, and ambitious timelines.
• Experience within Regulatory Affairs CMC is considered a strong advantage.

About the department

The RA CMC Semaglutide Drug Substance department is responsible for defining and driving regulatory strategies for both marketed and development-stage semaglutide products. The team contributes to ensuring continued patient access to established therapies while supporting the development of innovative treatments that have the potential to improve the lives of millions of people worldwide. The team focuses on CMC activities, including health authority interactions and providing regulatory expertise and tactics to product development plans. The position is based in Søborg, Denmark offering you the opportunity to work in a vibrant and collaborative atmosphere with a global impact.

Working at Novo Nordisk

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

Contact and Deadline

For further information please contact Milos Marinkovic at mmvc@novonordisk.com or +45 30 79 41 55 or get to know us better by visiting www.novonordisk.com/careers.

Deadline
17. July 2026.

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

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.