Strategic Trial Planning Manager - Clinical Development

Are you ready to drive the successful strategic planning and management of early phase clinical trials, i.e. ClinPharm/Phase 1 studies? Does oversight and cross functional collaboration motivate you?

Now you have the chance to be part of a department that plays a pivotal role in advancing Novo Nordisk’s successful clinical development. 

Join us as Strategic Trial Planning Manager in the department of Trial Planning & Allocation, Global Trial Planning & Insights (GTPI).

The position

As Strategic Trial Planning Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Process Improvement: Establish and continuously enhance the process for allocating, prioritizing, and operationalizing ClinPharm/Phase 1 studies.
• Build Cross-Functional Team: Form and lead a strong cross-functional core team to improve oversight of ClinPharm/Phase 1 studies across therapeutic areas and functions, particularly within ClinOps and Outsourcing.
• Maintain Trial Overview: Create and maintain a comprehensive overview of all ClinPharm/Phase 1 studies, ensuring clear visibility and efficient management.
• Develop Prioritization Framework: Drive the creation of a robust prioritization framework to guide decision-making and resource allocation for ClinPharm/Phase 1 studies, while considering global cross-portfolio strategic insights.
• Optimize Work Processes: Lead change initiatives to optimize current and future work processes, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.

 
At GTPI, we are a dynamic and rapidly evolving team. It is essential that you thrive in a flexible and changing environment, not directly regulated by GxP and detailed guidelines. The Strategic Trial Planning Manager position for ClinPharm/Phase 1 studies is fully integrated into the GTPI team, yet uniquely focused on managing these kind of trials. If you are inspired by such an environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you have:

• A Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree in Science, combined with 5-10 years of experience, preferably in clinical development.
• Ideally, experience working with ClinPharm/Phase 1 studies in a sponsor or CRO setting.
• Strong oversight capabilities and a proven ability to drive change.
• Demonstrated willingness to embrace change and curiosity in previous roles.
• A quality-focused mindset with the ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• A team-oriented mindset, with the ability to take on a leading role within the team.

As a person, it is essential that you can use your strong interpersonal and communication skills to achieve results together with your colleagues. We treasure the positive atmosphere in our team and count on you to engage and participate in a positive manner as well.
 
About the department 

Trial Planning & Allocation is one of two departments in GTPI. GTPI is developing into a centre of expertise within data-driven strategic patient forecasting and recruitment strategy. GTPI is responsible for a strategic allocation of patients coming from more than 40 countries where Novo Nordisk has presence with own local clinical staff. Early phase clinical trials studies are either handled by a CRO or by our own colleagues in the affiliates.

You will become a part of a department of approximately 10 people. We are a relatively diverse group in terms of origin, personal profiles, previous experiences, and educations. One of the things we have in common is a background in health care/science, and a strong engagement in how this diversity are strengthening our team and its deliverables.

The function GTPI is anchored in the area of Global Trial Portfolio within the Development organisation. In Development, we are responsible for managing clinical drug development worldwide from early development phases to product launch. 

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 Kathleen Stolpe +45 3079 2233, Director, Global Trial Planning & Insights.

Deadline
17 December 2024
 
Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews will be planned as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Hence, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as the advert may close before the indicated deadline.
 
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.
 

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.