Strategic Clinical Pharmacology Lead for Drug Development

Novo Nordisk A/S; Søborg; Remote; DKK 847,000 - 1,245,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Søborg, Denmark, seeks a Principal Clinical Pharmacology Specialist to lead pharmacology strategy across early and late development in cardiometabolic projects. You will shape trial design, dose setting, and regulatory interactions, guiding global teams with a patient-centric, strategic lens.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent, extensive pharmacology expertise, and strong leadership in cross-functional environments, fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Life Sciences with a PhD or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge of clinical pharmacology from pharma/biotech.
• Strong scientific and strategic mindset with PK/PD dosing knowledge.
• Proven track record in planning and conducting clinical trials.
• Experience in Health Authority interactions.
• Global cross-functional collaboration across teams.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Independent, proactive and fast-paced with patient-centric approach.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical pharmacology strategy for projects across development stages.
• Provide pharmacology expertise for trial design and result interpretation.
• Coordinate activities with headquarters study groups and partners.
• Lead scientific communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare pharmacology summaries for regulatory submissions.
• Mentor and develop Clinical Pharmacology capabilities.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

PK/PD understanding

Clinical trial planning

Regulatory interactions

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Life Sciences

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in Søborg, Denmark, seeks a Principal Clinical Pharmacology Specialist to lead pharmacology strategy across early and late development in cardiometabolic projects. You will shape trial design, dose setting, and regulatory interactions, guiding global teams with a patient-centric, strategic lens.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent, extensive pharmacology expertise, and strong leadership in cross-functional environments, fluent in English.