Job Description

Clinical Trial Administrator (Fixed Term, One Year Contract)
Research & Development, Clinical Development Centre Italy
Rome, Italy

Every clinical trial that reaches patients depends on meticulous coordination behind the scenes. Join us in Rome and be the person who keeps our groundbreaking trials running with precision – directly supporting the science that transforms lives.

Your new role

As a Clinical Trial Administrator, you will be instrumental in providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth conduct of clinical trials in compliance with regulatory requirements and study protocols. .

You will support the local study team across all phases of trial preparation, execution and close-out, including document management, trial tracking, and coordination of study activities to maintain high-quality trial delivery. As part of the Business Operational Unit, the CTA also manages vendors and provides smooth payments process.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Operational Support: Provide operational and administrative support across all phases of clinical trials

2. Manage Trial Documentation and Compliance: Support set-up and maintenance of electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), including Investigator Trial Master File (iTMF)

3. Study Start-up Support: Support documentation preparation and submission

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Ensure cross-functional engagement and collaboration to support smooth clinical trial execution

5. Quality Oversight: Support high-quality execution of trials and maintenance of inspection readiness

6. Vendor management: Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders related to vendor management

7. Payment Execution: Timely execution of clinical trial site payments, including tracking and monitoring of payments and resolving issues.

Your new department

In Global Trial Portfolio (GTP), you'll be part of a department that explores bold scientific ideas and advances them into clinical testing. We combine curiosity, AI tools, and human data to develop transformative therapies. Through collaboration and operational excellence, we shape and deliver an innovative pipeline to meet future patient needs.

You will join the Clinical Development Centre (CDC), the dedicated hub for clinical operations in Italy and an integral part of Trial Operations EUCAN in GTP department. Here, a team of passionate professionals brings Novo Nordisk's global pipeline to Italian patients, running trials with excellence, agility and a shared commitment to quality. It is a place where curiosity is rewarded, collaboration is the norm, and every contribution has a direct impact on advancing therapies for people living with serious chronic diseases.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a Clinical Trial Administrator who combines attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a Clinical Research Organisation (CRO) is strongly preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical trial phases, regulatory guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and ethical considerations
• Proficiency in using Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) and other digital tools to manage study documentation, track activities, and support efficient clinical trial operations
• Expertise in managing multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders, ensuring smooth trial operations and timely completion of milestones
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities to address study-related issues and propose solutions
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and ability to exercise good judgement
• Willingness to embrace new digital tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency and improve ways of working
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and changing clinical trial environment

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. One where 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

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.​

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Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 36,640.00 to 53,130.00 EUR, corresponding to the level of the position.​

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.​

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Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.​

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Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here​

Deadline

17 August 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.