Strategic Lead, Nonclinical PM – Small Molecules

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

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Denmark seeks an Associate Director to lead nonclinical project management for small-molecule programmes from lead candidate through clinical development to regulatory submission. You will align science, timelines and regulatory expectations, enabling robust nonclinical data packages and milestone progress.

You'll collaborate across toxicology, pharmacokinetics, safety pharmacology and bioanalysis, drive integrated plans, and mentor cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed

Qualifications

• Academic degree in a life-science field.
• Several years of pharma/biotech drug development experience.
• Experience in nonclinical project management or cross-functional drug development roles.
• Strong planning, prioritisation, risk-management and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead nonclinical project management for a portfolio of small-molecule projects from lead candidate through clinical development and regulatory submission.
• Coordinate work across toxicology, safety pharmacology, metabolism, pharmacokinetics and bioanalysis.
• Establish and maintain integrated project plans covering timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies and resources.
• Drive teams to resolve issues, maintain momentum and prepare milestones.
• Prepare high-quality nonclinical data packages and regulatory submission content.
• Plan and facilitate nonclinical design reviews and regulatory interactions.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

English communication

Regulatory awareness

Strategic planning

Education

Academic degree in veterinary medicine, pharmacology, toxicology or pharmaceutical sciences

PhD in a relevant discipline (optional)

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in Denmark seeks an Associate Director to lead nonclinical project management for small-molecule programmes from lead candidate through clinical development to regulatory submission. You will align science, timelines and regulatory expectations, enabling robust nonclinical data packages and milestone progress.

You'll collaborate across toxicology, pharmacokinetics, safety pharmacology and bioanalysis, drive integrated plans, and mentor cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed