Senior Director IO SO Clinical - Trial Portfolio Management

Are you passionate about leading clinical trial management? Do you have the expertise to drive strategic portfolio alignment and ensure regulatory compliance? We are looking for a Senior Director of Trial Portfolio Management to join our team and make a significant impact CETA & Rare D (Cardiovascular and Emerging Therapy Areas and Rare Disease) areas across international Operations (IO) Clinical Development Centre (CDCs). If you are ready to take on this challenge, read more and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position

As the Senior Director Trial Portfolio Management, CETA & RareD you will have the overall responsibility for clinical trial portfolio execution excellence and delivery across IO CDCs. You will develop trial strategies and key interfaces with senior leaders within the IO SO Clinical & Regulatory (IO SO C&R), CDCs and Global Trial Portfolio (GTP) organizations pertaining to trial portfolio strategies. You will report to Vice President Clinical Operation and will work in a matrix system accountable for overseeing and leading the CETA & RareD clinical trial portfolio across 40 countries with functional line reporting.

Some of the responsibilities you can look forward to:

• Direct and collaborate with all aspects of clinical trials from planning to execution, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. Ensure strategic portfolio alignment for effective trial allocations and bridging Global trial Planning (GTP) and IO short-, mid-, and long-term strategy.
• Oversee trial progress and implement corrective actions as needed to meet trial deliverables and ensure all clinical trials comply with regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and communication. Design and implement effective trial strategies to meet clinical development objectives, as well as ensure strategic insights generated are turned into action.
• Implement and oversee therapeutic area strategic landscaping and planning that drives industry leading clinical trial execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and proactive risk assessment and management of all clinical trials in IO
• Communicate trial performance and outcomes to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with organisational goals.

About the Department

You will be part of a dynamic team accountable for clinical trial management delivery within the IO Clinical Leadership team and CDCs, with a commitment to industry leading clinical trial execution in alignment with strategic portfolio and ensuring regulatory compliance. We foster a collaborative and communicative atmosphere, working closely with cross-functional teams. The role is based at our headquarters in Zurich, where we are committed to making a difference in clinical development and trial strategies.

Qualifications

You succeed in an agile and dynamic environment. You relish challenging the status quo; you are enthusiastic and show great initiative and engagement.

We envision that you have:

• Bachelor or Master of Science (e.g., Pharmacy, Biology), Medicine, Nursing, or equivalent. Effective communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders.
• Proven strategic leadership experience in managing large, cross-functional teams with strong experience working in a matrix system with regional or global scope with extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and clinical trial processes.
• Strong project management and communication skills to oversee planning, execution, and completion of clinical trials. Problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve issues during clinical trials.

Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting clinical trial data and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and integrity of clinical trial data. Trained and certified in ICH GCP with a comprehensive understanding of Clinical Operations SOPs and Quality Management System. Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical operations including trial management.

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.

Contact 

If you believe you are qualified, and are willing to take the challenge, please send your motivation letter, CV and relevant documentation directly via our online application tool.

Deadline 

Please submit your application via our online application tool by 24th Feb, 2025.

Please note that we are reviewing applications on ongoing basis, therefore the position will be filled as soon as the successful candidate has been found. Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line manager before applying.

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.