International Medical Director - Clinical Development, Haematology

Are you passionate about finding new solutions for rare Hemato-renal diseases? Do you possess extensive experience in clinical development and a deep understanding of how immunology impacts these conditions? If so, we are looking for an International Medical Director (IMD) - Haematologist with longstanding Immunology experience like you. Your leadership will be crucial in guiding programs through every phase of study, from ideation to comprehensive analysis, transforming patient care and advancing the field of medicine. Join us at the forefront of medical innovation and make a difference in the lives of millions of patients. 

The position: 

As an International Medical Director – Clinical Development, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Leading with strategic foresight and provide clinical leadership for all clinical deliverables within the assigned projects. 

• Conducting BD assessments 

• Designing and developing protocols for clinical trials, ensuring they meet regulatory and scientific standards, and focus on medically sound regulatory interactions, robust data analysis, and communication. 

• Identifying and navigating potential challenges, risks, and roadblocks, creating solutions that align with global clinical development strategies. 

• Fostering collaboration across networks to develop innovative clinical strategies for new treatments and spearhead the expansion of our scientific network. 

***The position will primarily be based in Søborg, Copenhagen, Denmark, with the possibility of working from our hub locations in Oxford, London, Warsaw, and Madrid.*** 

Qualifications: 

To be considered for this position, we expect you to have the following qualifications: 

• MD with 10 +years of experience in clinical development  

• Skills in translational medicine, and early drug development, and Phase 1- 4 clinical development programs. 

• Adept in clinical trial design, data analysis, and interpretation. 

• Well-versed in regulatory and guideline compliance. 

• + 5 years clinical experience as haematologist preferably with extensive immunology experience and rare renal disease understanding 

• Embodiment of the department's commitment to individual growth, team spirit, knowledge sharing, and fostering a diverse culture. 

• Upholding the principles of open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement, building trust and transparency with partners.  

About the department 

Medical & Science, Rare Disease is part of Clinical Drug Development and situated in Søborg, Copenhagen, Denmark. We are passionate about developing new treatments for rare disorders and we span over various technologies such as proteins, small molecules, stem cells, gene therapy as platforms. In your role, you will be part of a team of highly qualified and motivated colleagues. 

We are responsible for clinical development strategies and programs that enable us to get our innovative treatments and devices into the hands of patients who need them – safely and efficiently. This is obtained by working at the frontiers of discovery and bridging the early ideas from research to the marketed products in life cycle management. Leveraging your clinical experience and expertise in drug development is pivotal for products to be developed and in the end reach the patients to serve their needs. 

The area consists of three departments with approximately 40 people including medical doctors (MDs) and Clinical Pharmacology experts representing more than 13 different nationalities which forms a strong basis for knowledge sharing and scientific discussions as well as a social and diverse environment.  

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 

For further information, please contact Helle Holst, Senior Medical Director, Medical & Science Rare Endocrine Disorders, LCM & Cell Therapies at +45 30757001. 

Deadline 

Please submit your application via our online application tool by 22 September 2024 

We will screen applications continuously, so don’t hesitate to submit it 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 in your CV. 

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. 

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.