Scientific Manager, Cardiovascular Medicine

Are you motivated by the opportunity to play an important role in the development of new major research initiatives within cardiometabolic and cardiovascular disease? The Novo Nordisk Foundation is looking for a Scientific Manager with experience in clinical cardiovascular disease. As part of the Foundation’s 2030 Strategy, we aim to support excellent research within the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease on a global scale, and the Scientific Manager will play an important role in co-developing future NNF large-scale projects in this area. There are currently three closely integrated teams within the NNF Medical Science area that support the process from basic discoveries translated into clinical care in cardiometabolic disease, Biomedicine, Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine. In this position you will work in our Cardiovascular Medicine team, with multiple interaction points with both external stakeholders and other departments within the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

The Role

As Scientific Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and contributing to defining the scope of our plans within the clinical cardiometabolic field. You will map out national and international activities and strongholds for cardiometabolic research and development opportunities by

• Reviewing the recent scientific literature to define progress and gaps in our current knowledge in prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases.
• Interacting with national and international partners, collaborators, and stakeholders.
• Designing and hosting collaborative workshops.
• Scoping and developing strategic proposals for cardiometabolic research funding.

In addition to this, you will interact with other departments in their handling of applications and ongoing strategic projects within your relevant area(s) of expertise

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for a Scientific Manager with an MD and a PhD degree, preferably within the cardiovascular field. You have ideally worked clinically as a physician in a relevant specialty or alternatively have a background from the pharmaceutical industry within a cardiometabolic therapy area.

Furthermore, we expect that you have:

• An understanding of the nature of cardiometabolic disease research in general, as well as the ecosystem of stakeholders in the life science area.
• An excellent ability to understand, analyse and communicate research results, research projects, and research evaluations.
• An understanding of concepts, practices, policies, and procedures regarding cardiometabolic disease research in the public and private sectors.
• The ability to manage several complex tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills in English

On a personal level, we expect that you are:

• Professional, quality-conscious, and impact-oriented.
• Independent, and able to take decisions and provide strategic input.
• Ambitious, proactive, and with a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Able to build strong relationships and have good interpersonal skills.
• A team player.

Working at the Novo Nordisk Foundation

This position offers a unique opportunity to be a part of an ambitious, dynamic, and learning-based organization where:

• Clear values and ideals define the framework for working in an educational environment with a strong focus on building a base for strong interdisciplinary research.
• Exciting tasks provide great opportunities to enhance the scientific community in Denmark and internationally.
• Talented colleagues, stimulating projects and new initiatives offer an inspiring work environment.

Application and Information

For more information, please contact Medical Director Rasmus Borgquist (+45 24783165). We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible and no later than 23 March 2025. 

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, and university transcripts by clicking on the “Apply” button.

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation

Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation’s mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases as well as to advance knowledge and solutions to support a green transformation of society.

In the coming years, the Foundation will broaden its scope and increase its grants for scientific, humanitarian, and social purposes, including solving the climate crisis and developing tomorrow’s food production. As a consequence, we are a growing organisation, which means new job openings and exciting opportunities for employees to be part of forming the future of the Foundation.