Job Description

Clinical Development

México City

Are you passionate about shaping the future of clinical development through strategic operations leadership and drive meaningful impact for patients worldwide?If so, we are looking for a Business Operation Lead to join our team at the Clinical Development CenterRead more and apply today!

Your new role

As a Clinical Operation Lead, this is where strategic thinking meets hands-on execution – where your leadership directly enables breakthrough therapies to reach patients faster. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Business Operations strategy by establishing clear CDC strategies, overseeing capacity and workforce planning, optimizing productivity, performance and financial management through data-driven insights.

• Orchestrating end-to-end vendor management relationships at country level, driving and monitoring performance, partnership development, and operational excellence.

• Lead CDC strategic Vendor Risk by identifying, managing, and resolving vendor-related risks and issues

• Drive CDC strategic Vendor Initiatives & Development, enhance vendor efficiency, service quality, and regulatory compliance

• Managing clinical trial site payments and steering clinical legal initiatives in close collaboration with local legal, ethics, and compliance teams

• Providing strategic oversight of flexible and scalable workforce planning in alignment with International Operations strategy

• Acting as CDC expert for Clinical Business Operations topics, advising leadership on recommendations to drive productivity and improved resource allocation

• Leading project management of key initiatives within workforce, productivity, and performance management together with regional and International Operations stakeholders

Your new department

The Clinical Development Center (CDC) in Mexico plays a vital role in advancing our clinical portfolio across multiple therapy areas, ensuring that promising compounds move efficiently through Clinical Development. As part of this growing center, you'll collaborate with colleagues across regions and globally, while building capabilities that strengthen Novo Nordisk's competitive advantage in clinical operations.

At Novo Nordisk, we put patients first, and our collaborative environment allows us to work closely with other areas and stakeholders to deliver meaningful results. Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a a strategic operations leader who possesses:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Finance, Health Sciences, or related fields

• Significant experience in business planning, financial analysis, drug discovery, or clinical development within the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.

• Previous experience in clinical vendor management, contracting or site-related collaborations in the pharmaceutical industry or CROs.

• Deep understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and quality standards in clinical operations

• Proven ability to lead teams, empower, motivating, and inspiring individuals to deliver ambitious results

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset, committed to identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices in clinical operations.

• Knowledge of CRO partnerships, outsourcing models, and contract management processesis a differential

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

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

For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube.

To complete your application, click on "Apply now", attach your CV and follow the instructions.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Deadline

Please apply before 18th February, 2026.

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.