Job Description

Feasibility Manager

Johannesburg, South Africa

Shape the future of clinical trials across South Africa by identifying the right sites, building strategic partnerships, and ensuring patients get faster access to life-changing treatments. This is your opportunity to combine data-driven decision-making with relationship-building to drive real impact in clinical development.

Your new role

As a Feasibility Manager, you'll be at the forefront of clinical trial planning, using data and insights to determine where and how Novo Nordisk's trials can succeed. You'll assess site capabilities, patient populations, and operational readiness to ensure every trial starts strong and delivers results that matter to patients.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Leading data-driven feasibility assessments at country and site level, analyzing patient availability, investigator experience, site capabilities, and historical performance data to support informed selection decisions.
• Contributing scientific and strategic insights to the Trial Portfolio Review process, including Strategic Feasibility Assessments.
• Expanding the site network by developing strong partnerships with new sites and Key Opinion Leaders across South Africa.
• Acting as the main point of contact for feasibility-related queries, facilitating cross-functional collaboration between global and regional teams.
• Defining and validating study assumptions, developing country and site strategies, performing scenario planning, and providing enrolment projections.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of competitor trials, regulatory landscapes, industry trends, and patient treatment pathways to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensuring high-quality execution of feasibility activities in compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs.

Your new department

You will be part of the Clinical Development Centre (CDC), working closely with global and regional clinical operations, medical, and development teams. The CDC plays a critical role in enabling efficient trial start-up, optimising site selection strategies, and ensuring the successful execution of Novo Nordisk's clinical trial portfolio. In this role, you'll bridge the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, ensuring South African sites are positioned for success in delivering innovative treatments to patients.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of data, strategy, and relationships. You'll bring strong analytical skills combined with the ability to build lasting partnerships with investigators, site staff, and internal stakeholders across the clinical development ecosystem.

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

• 4+ years' experience in clinical operations as a CRA or Trial Manager, with a solid understanding of the clinical trial landscape.
• A Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to extract insights from datasets and make data-driven decisions.
• Deep understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements, ensuring quality and compliance in all activities.
• Excellent relationship-building abilities and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage investigators, KOLs, hospital administration, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong proficiency in digital tools and data analysis, combined with the ability to define practical approaches to complex scenarios.
• The ability to thrive in dynamic environments, managing multiple tasks and deadlines while driving continuous improvement and innovation.

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. Here in South Africa, you'll be part of expanding access to clinical trials and ensuring patients have the opportunity to benefit from innovative treatments. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

Deadline: March 15th,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.