Clinical Study Manager (Specialist), Clinical Operations

HireLifeScience; København; On-site; DKK 687,000 - 944,000; Full time

Job summary

Lundbeck is seeking a Clinical Study Specialist Manager to join our Global Trial Management team in Copenhagen. You will lead a cross-functional group within Clinical Research & Development to deliver our trial portfolio in an outsourced model.

As primary contact for vendors/CROs, you will oversee partnerships, ensure milestones are met on time and within budget, and drive continuous improvement of trial processes.

Qualifications

• MSc degree or higher in medical, pharmaceutical, or biological sciences and more than 5 years of experience in clinical trial project management within the pharmaceutical industry or CRO
• Experience in managing large, late-phase trials across multiple geographies
• Experience in managing brain disease trials is an advantage but not required
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with international experience and a multicultural mindset
• Commitment to data quality and integrity
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional global trial management team comprising colleagues from relevant functions within Clinical Research & Development
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors/CROs, ensuring the effective execution of our clinical trials
• Responsible for vendor oversight and management, delivery of milestones in close collaboration with Lundbeck colleagues, and high-quality trial execution within agreed timelines and budgets
• As part of continuous improvement, contribute to optimizing our clinical trial processes
• Approximately 20 travel days per year should be expected

Job description

Clinical Study Manager (Specialist) , Clinical Operations

Do you want to join a motivated, high-performing global development team, work within our strong portfolio, and make a difference for patients living with brain disease? Are you inspired by the opportunity to bring innovative treatments to patients - especially in rare indications where no treatments exist - and to help restore brain health worldwide? And are you enthusiastic about working with clinical trials in an international environment? If so, you could be our new Clinical Study (Specialist) Manager.

Your new role

You will be an essential part of our global Clinical Operations team, and as a Clinical Study (Specialist) Manager, you will lead a cross-functional global trial management team comprising colleagues from relevant functions within Clinical Research & Development. You will work closely with stakeholders from diverse professional, geographical, and cultural backgrounds across the organization, as well as externally with clinical experts, Patient Advocacy Groups, Clinical Research Organizations (CROs), and vendors, as we deliver the clinical trial portfolio in an outsourced model.

As Clinical Study (Specialist) Manager, you will serve as the primary point of contact for our vendors/CROs, ensuring the effective execution of our clinical trials. You will be responsible for vendor oversight and management, delivery of milestones in close collaboration with your Lundbeck colleagues, and high-quality trial execution within agreed timelines and budgets. As part of our continuous improvement efforts, you will also contribute to optimizing our clinical trial processes.

Approximately 20 travel days per year should be expected.

Your future team

You will join our team of more than 35 colleagues who take pride in cross-functional collaboration and share the aspiration to become world-class in trial execution. You will be part of our highly skilled Global Trial Management team. We are enthusiastic about what we do and take responsibility for our deliverables, our collaboration with colleagues, and our contributions to society. Our work environment is characterized by empowerment, where you are expected to act and make an impact on results. We focus on individual well-being and offer flexible working conditions, while also prioritizing social activities to foster an engaging and informal culture.

The position is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

What you bring to the team

You are comfortable taking ownership of and coordinating your own tasks, having a leadership mindset, and bringing at least 4-8 years of trial management experience.

You are enthusiastic and skilled in:

• Leading trial management teams, managing and overseeing CROs and vendors, including effective budget management
• Working as a study manager across different developmental phases, managing studies conducted across multiple countries and sites
• Working in global cross-functional teams, and collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders, including vendors, service providers, and advisors
• Working independently in a structured and proactive manner with a strong customer focus
• Managing deadlines and multiple priorities through effective communication, strategic risk management, and collaborative problem-solving skills

Our preferred candidate has the following profile:

• MSc degree or higher in medical, pharmaceutical, or biological sciences and more than 5 years of experience in clinical trial project management within the pharmaceutical industry or CRO (Clinical Research Organization)
• Experience in managing large, late-phase trials across multiple geographies
• Experience in managing rare disorder clinical trials is an advantage but not required
• Experience in managing clinical trials within brain diseases is an advantage but not a requirement
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with international experience and a multicultural mindset
• Commitment to data quality and integrity
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing

Our promise to you

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities, balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion .

Annual base salary range:687 000 - 944 900 DKK gross

At Lundbeck, we are committed to fair and transparent pay. Please note that the final base salary within the stated range will be based on relevant qualifications, skills, competencies, and level of proficiency as well as internal pay equity.

Applications must be received by October 06, 2026.

If you have questions or want to hear more, please feel free to contact Jeanett Borsdal-Hansen ([phone]).

Learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com, LinkedIn or Instagram (h_lundbeck).

About Lundbeck

At Lundbeck, our most important contribution is easing the burden of the millions of people living with brain disorders. Whether it is migraine, depression, or other brain disorders, patients, their carers, and society as a whole depend on us.

Through cutting edge science and strong partnerships, we develop and market some of the world's leading treatments, expanding into neuro-specialty and neuro-rare from our strong legacy within psychiatry and neurology.

The brain health challenge is real. Our commitment is real. Our impact is real.