Job Description

Clinical Medical Manager

Shape the future of clinical development and bring life-changing therapies to patients faster through scientific excellence and strategic partnerships.

Your new role

As a Clinical Medical Manager, you'll be at the forefront of clinical trial excellence, serving as the scientific bridge between Novo Nordisk's innovative pipeline and the clinical community. You'll combine deep medical expertise with strategic thinking to ensure our trials not only meet the highest scientific standards but also build the foundations for successful product launches.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with Clinical Operations on scientific and medical aspects of clinical trials, from early planning through execution, ensuring industry-leading quality and scientific integrity
• Serving as the local subject matter expert on products and protocols, engaging key opinion leaders to optimize trial methodologies and build long-term relationships critical for product launch
• Leading scientific aspects of trial planning including National Leader selection, site assessment, and investigator training to enhance recruitment, retention and trial outcomes
• Gathering and translating actionable insights throughout the clinical trial lifecycle to inform both trial execution and broader product development strategies
• Providing early medical and scientific input into product development, incorporating the authentic voice of patients and clinicians into our approach
• Establishing Novo Nordisk's scientific presence in new therapy areas through strategic stakeholder engagement and communication of our pipeline narrative
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory Affairs to investigate strategic partnerships with research centers, healthcare associations and patient advocacy groups
• Building organizational readiness by co-designing scientific knowledge programs and introducing Medical Affairs colleagues to key opinion leaders, especially during pre-launch phases

Your new department

As part of International Operations, you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95% of the world's population, more than 18,000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk, and to improve health at scale across the globe.

Within International Operations, our clinical development teams are focused on delivering industry-leading clinical trial excellence with high-quality scientific insights, trusted partnerships and innovation. As we expand into new therapy areas across diverse markets, your role will be instrumental in establishing our scientific credibility, securing early inputs to product development, and building the relationships that will drive both trial success and future product launches at scale.

Your skills & qualifications

We're seeking a Clinical Medical Manager who thrives at the intersection of science, strategy, and stakeholder engagement. You'll bring with you:

• MD, PhD, MSc, MPharm or equivalent healthcare qualification with a strong background in clinical practice or research
• 3+ years' experience in clinical or medical roles within the pharmaceutical industry, with demonstrated understanding of drug development and the pharmaceutical value chain
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial methodology, with a proven track record of conducting trials to the highest standards of quality and scientific integrity
• Enterprise mindset that prioritizes organizational success, demonstrates strong business acumen, and naturally promotes cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent relationship-building abilities with both internal and external stakeholders, coupled with outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Creative problem-solving capabilities and a data-driven approach that leverages technology (including AI tools) to drive practical solutions and continuous improvement
• Independence, innovation and initiative in prioritizing and performing tasks while maintaining full compliance with the Novo Nordisk Way

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. As we expand into new therapy areas across diverse global markets, you'll have the opportunity to help shape our scientific presence, building trusted partnerships that span from clinical trials through to product launch and beyond. Here, diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us. You'll work at the cutting edge of clinical development, engaging with leading scientific minds across multiple markets while building expertise across new therapy areas. Our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind, supporting you to perform at your best while maintaining a balanced life.

Deadline: 6th of May 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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.