Translational Medicine Lead

Experimental & Translational Medicine 

Søborg, DK, Onsite

Are you an innovative scientist looking for a new role where you can directly impact clinical development programs through drug and disease mechanistic understanding? Are you looking to join an exciting area changing the way drugs are developed at Novo Nordisk? Then this opportunity could be right for you. Join us in Translational Medicine and help change how we conduct research and development in Novo Nordisk. 

Your new role 

As Translational Medicine Lead you will lead cross-functional Translational Teams and represent Translational Medicine in project teams. You will work with the Translational Team to identify and qualify biomarkers and to develop clinically deployable assays. You will become the scientific and strategic driver responsible for implementing high-quality actionable biomarker plans in clinical trials to ensure end-to-end portfolio derisking and differentiation. A key element is bridging the molecular mechanistic understanding at the target level with human disease knowledge whilst maintaining a focus on clinical feasibility. You will build evidence to implement prospective patient sub-population selection, Mechanism of Action understanding, and commercial segmentation for label update and scientific communication.  

As a senior member of the team, you will also play a key supporting role in the development of a growing department and the implementation of translational medicine as a discipline to increase innovation at Novo Nordisk. The position is based in Søborg, Denmark but you are expected to work closely with colleagues in Global Research in Måløv. 

Your new department 

The Translational Medicine area is located within Medical & Translational Science at Novo Nordisk. 

As part of the corporate global R&D strategy, Translational Medicine has a focus on the development and deployment of biomarkers in clinical development together with prospective stop/go criteria to facilitate data-driven decision-making. We work in multi-disciplinary teams to ensure translational medicine is integral from a research stage, through clinical studies (ph1-3) to launch and beyond. Our commitment is to build a presence and differentiated pipeline with an increased probability of success and to the benefit of patients. 

In Translational Medicine, we cover a significant part of the Novo Nordisk value chain. We follow the projects from research through clinical development linking drug MoA to commercial needs. This demands broad expertise and interdisciplinary collaboration, and we take pride in teamwork and seamless knowledge sharing. 

Your skills & qualifications   

You hold a PhD and/or MD with 7+ years of experience in biotech or a pharma company. You have several years of translational experience bridging preclinical and clinical data.  

We are looking for a candidate with these qualifications: 

• You have a scientific or medical background, preferably within cardiometabolic diseases.  

• You have experience implementing precision medicine and/or biomarker strategies.  

• You have a track record in the strategic development and implementation of biomarkers during the drug development process. 

• You have a pioneering, curious attitude to develop differentiated medicines to meet the unmet medical needs of patients. 

• Dynamic self-starter capable of proactively leading a Translational Team. 

• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels, functions, and cultures, allowing you to be an inspiring and strong collaborator. 

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  

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.  

Salary:  For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 847,000.00 to 1,245,100.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.  

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.  

Deadline 

20th of May 2026. We are looking to hire more than one candidate, with roles available at multiple levels of seniority. 

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

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 to your CV.  

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.