CDC Project Manager

Novo Nordisk A / S; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company is seeking a Clinical Development Centre Project Manager in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The successful candidate will lead the planning and execution of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance. Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Pharmacy, GCP certification, and 2–4 years of clinical trial management experience. This role offers professional growth within a cooperative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience managing clinical trials, preferably multi–centre Phase II–III.
• Minimum of 1 year in Project Management.
• Previous CRA experience in a clinical research environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end clinical trial delivery and manage assigned clinical trials.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• Ensure operational excellence and compliance in trial execution.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Project management

Risk-based monitoring

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related discipline

GCP certification

Tools

CTMS

EDC

IWRS

eTMF

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering clinical trial excellence and ensuring high-quality execution in a complex and fast-moving environment? Do you want to play a central role in bringing innovative therapies from development to patients by leading impactful clinical projects? If so, we are looking for a driven and experienced Clinical Development Centre (CDC) Project Manager to join our team in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. This role is office based.

Your new role

As a CDC Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of assigned clinical trials within the Clinical Development Centre. You will lead cross-functional project teams, ensure delivery against timelines and budget, and uphold the highest standards of quality, compliance, and scientific rigor in accordance with ICH‑GCP, regulatory requirements, and Novo Nordisk Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end clinical trial delivery by planning, coordinating, and managing assigned clinical trials in line with protocols, regulatory requirements, GCP, and Novo Nordisk SOPs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication by acting as the primary interface between HQ, CDC, regional teams, investigators, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure operational excellence and compliance by overseeing trial execution quality, applying risk-based monitoring principles, and ensuring effective use of clinical systems.
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks by setting project-specific strategies, monitoring progress against milestones, and implementing mitigation plans.
• Represent the CDC in key study forums and regulatory activities, including study meetings and investigator engagements, and ensuring timely support for local regulatory submissions.

Your new department

You will join CDC South Africa, a vibrant and high-performing organisation dedicated to advancing clinical research and delivering world‑class clinical trial execution. Based in Johannesburg, the team works in close collaboration with global and regional partners and is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
• GCP certification.
• 2–4 years of experience managing clinical trials, preferably multi‑centre Phase II–III trials.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Project Management.
• Previous CRA experience in a commercial clinical research environment (advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, risk‑based monitoring, and GCP.
• Hands‑on experience with electronic clinical trial systems (CTMS, EDC, IWRS, eTMF).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

More information

You are welcome to contact for more details the Therapeutic Area Head- Rare Disease Nuno Da Costa Mousinho .