Senior Clinical Pharmacology Specialist

Novo Nordisk A/S; Denmark; Remote; DKK 743,000 - 1,092,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Denmark seeks a Clinical Pharmacology Specialist to serve as a scientific expert across development programs, guiding study design, data interpretation and strategic decisions.

You will drive pharmacology activities from early development through regulatory interactions, shaping submissions and working with internal and external partners to deliver medicines for patients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Pharmacology, or related field with PhD.
• Experience in clinical pharmacology in pharma/biotech/CRO/academic settings.
• Strong understanding of clinical drug development, PK/PD, dose-setting, translational science.
• Experience planning, conducting, and interpreting clinical studies in cross-functional, international environments.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical pharmacology studies across early and late-stage development.
• Provide strategic input on dose selection, PK/PD, and risk–benefit assessments.
• Coordinate clinical pharmacology activities across cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Contribute to regulatory documentation and health authority interactions.
• Represent Clinical Pharmacology in development teams and collaborations.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

Cross-functional collaboration

Drug development knowledge

PK/PD proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Pharmacology or related (PhD or equivalent)

Job description

Are you passionate about translating science into therapies that improve patients' lives? Do you thrive at the intersection of clinical pharmacology, drug development, and strategic decision-making? If so, this is your opportunity to join Novo Nordisk's Clinical Pharmacology organisation and play a key role in shaping the development of innovative medicines across our growing global portfolio.

As a Clinical Pharmacology Specialist, you will contribute with scientific expertise throughout the drug development journey, influencing critical decisions from early clinical development through to regulatory new drug applications and health authority interactions.

Your New Role

In this role, you will serve as a scientific expert within Clinical Pharmacology and contribute to the development of innovative treatment solutions for patients worldwide. You will be responsible for driving clinical pharmacology activities across development programmes and ensuring scientific excellence in study design, data interpretation, and strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the scientific planning, design, execution, interpretation, and communication of clinical pharmacology studies across early and late-stage development programmes.
• Providing strategic clinical pharmacology input to development projects, including dose selection, PK/PD evaluations, and benefit-risk assessments.
• Driving and coordinating clinical pharmacology activities across cross-functional project teams and external collaborations throughout the value chain.
• Contributing to regulatory documentation, health authority interactions, and submission activities to support the approval of new medicines globally.
• Representing Clinical Pharmacology in development teams and collaborating with internal experts, external partners, and scientific leaders to advance programmes efficiently.

Success in this position requires strong scientific curiosity, the ability to navigate complex development challenges, and confidence in communicating evidence-based recommendations to diverse stakeholders.

Your New Department

You will join the Clinical Pharmacology organisation, which is an integrated part of our Medical and Translational Sciences organisation. We are an organisation of dedicated and highly engaged colleagues working in a flexible, collaborative and cross-functional setting.

Clinical Pharmacology plays a key role in the development of new drugs at Novo Nordisk. We work as an integrated part of development and research project teams, being responsible for the clinical pharmacology strategy and the scientific input to clinical pharmacology trials. We provide clinical pharmacology expertise to all clinical development phases, Health Authority interactions and regulatory submissions worldwide.

Your Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine you bring a strong scientific foundation combined with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A Master's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Pharmacology, or a related discipline, combined with a PhD or equivalent scientific expertise.
• Experience within clinical pharmacology gained in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or academic sector.
• Solid understanding of clinical drug development, including exposure to dose-setting strategies, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and translational science.
• Demonstrated experience planning, conducting, and interpreting clinical studies while working effectively in cross-functional and international environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, together with proficiency in written and spoken English.

On a personal level, you are proactive, highly collaborative, and motivated by scientific problem-solving. You take ownership of your responsibilities, challenge established thinking constructively and maintain a strong focus on quality and delivery. You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and enjoy working alongside talented colleagues who are equally committed to advancing science and improving patient outcomes.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What We Offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary:

For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 742,600 to 1,091,600 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits:

The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy her e .

Deadline:

30 September 2026. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.