Senior Director IO SO Clinical - Trial Portfolio Management / Senior Director IO SO Clinical - Trial Portfolio Management

Join Our Team as Senior Director of Trial Portfolio Management

Are you passionate about leading clinical trial management? Do you have the expertise to drive strategic portfolio alignment and ensure regulatory compliance? We are looking for a Senior Director of Trial Portfolio Management to join our team and make a significant impact in the areas of CETA & Rare D (Cardiovascular and Emerging Therapy Areas and Rare Disease) across our International Operations (IO) Clinical Development Centres (CDCs). If you are ready to take on this challenge, read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

The Position

As the Senior Director of Trial Portfolio Management for CETA & Rare D, you will bear overall responsibility for clinical trial portfolio execution excellence and delivery across IO CDCs. You will develop trial strategies and establish key interfaces with senior leaders within the IO SO Clinical & Regulatory (IO SO C&R), CDCs, and Global Trial Portfolio (GTP) organizations relating to trial portfolio strategies. Reporting to the Vice President of Clinical Operations, you will work within a matrix system accountable for overseeing and leading the CETA & Rare D clinical trial portfolio across 40 countries with functional line reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and collaborate with all aspects of clinical trials from planning to execution, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Ensure effective trial allocations through strategic portfolio alignment while bridging Global Trial Planning (GTP) and IO short-, mid-, and long-term strategies.
• Oversee trial progress and implement corrective actions as needed to meet trial deliverables, ensuring all clinical trials comply with regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and communication.
• Design and implement effective trial strategies to meet clinical development objectives, ensuring strategic insights are turned into action.
• Implement and oversee therapeutic area strategic landscaping and planning that drives industry-leading clinical trial execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while proactively assessing risks associated with all clinical trials in IO.
• Communicate trial performance and outcomes to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with organizational goals.

About the Department

You will be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional clinical trial management within the IO Clinical Leadership team and CDCs. Our focus is on aligning with strategic portfolios and ensuring regulatory compliance while fostering a collaborative and communicative atmosphere working closely with cross-functional teams. This role is based at our headquarters in Zurich, where we are dedicated to making a significant difference in clinical development and trial strategies.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you thrive in an agile and dynamic environment. You relish challenging the status quo and exhibit enthusiasm and a strong sense of initiative.

We envision that you have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science (e.g., Pharmacy, Biology), Medicine, Nursing, or a related field.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders.
• Proven strategic leadership experience in managing large, cross-functional teams along with strong experience in a matrix environment with regional or global scope.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and clinical trial processes.
• Strong project management and communication skills to oversee the planning, execution, and completion of clinical trials.
• Problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve issues during clinical trials.
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting clinical trial data with a keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Trained and certified in ICH GCP, along with a comprehensive understanding of Clinical Operations SOPs and Quality Management System.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical operations, including trial management.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change; we drive it. As a dynamic company in an ever-evolving industry, we understand that what brought us success in the past may not ensure future achievements. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence while avoiding fixation on perfection. We seize every opportunity for development across all phases of our work—from research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales—united in our mission to enhance patient care.

Contact

If you believe you are qualified and ready to take on this challenge, please apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.