Non-Clinical Project Manager/Director

The position

As Non-Clinical Project Manager/Director you will be heading non-clinical project teams and you will be an integrated member of the overall global project teams in research and development. You will be coordinating complex cross-functional and cross-organisational non-clinical deliverables, such as toxicology, safety pharmacology and DMPK, on research/development projects. You will create a good collaborative environment internally in your teams as well as with other stakeholders inside and outside Novo Nordisk, and you will follow-up on activities and support smooth milestone passages for your projects. Qualifications To thrive and succeed in this position we expect you to have: A university degree within the life sciences (Veterinary, MD, Pharmacy, Biology or similar). A PhD degree within a relevant discipline will be an advantage. Documented, solid professional experience working with non-clinical development in the pharma industry or biotech. Demonstrated project leadership/management experience will be beneficial. You are fluent in oral and written English. You have excellent communication skills. Moreover, as a person, you are capable of working in a complex inter-disciplinary organization and having the personal power to influence and to retain focus. Engagement and a positive mind-set, combined with curiosity and a willingness to make a difference and walk the extra mile are personal competencies needed to be successful in this job. About the department Non-clinical Project Management is part of ‘Global Discovery & Development Sciences’ in ‘Research & Early Development’ at Novo Nordisk. Non-clinical Project Management is overall responsible for coordination of all non-clinical activities to ensure optimal project progress during the project lifespan, from research project initiation, through clinical development, to regulatory submission and approval. We work in a dynamic and challenging environment integrating non-clinical disciplines to provide timely and high-quality non-clinical safety documentation across the Novo Nordisk portfolio of drug development projects. Working at Novo Nordisk At Novo Nordisk, we use our skills, dedication, and ambitions to change lives for the better for patients around the word. We offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development. We offer an exciting job with lots of challenges among great colleagues in a positive and strong collaborative environment.