Job Description

This is the opportunity that makes a strategic leader responsible for driving resource optimisation, productivity and in the Clinical Development Center (CDC) as Business Operations Senior Manager, Türkiye . This position is based in Istanbul, Türkiye and reports to Assoc. Director, Clinical Development Center.

Your new position

As Business Operations Senior Manager you will lead and optimise workforce planning, capacity management and clinical performance for the CDC. You will partner closely with Assoc.Director, CDC and stakeholders in GTP to translate Global) strategy into local operational plans, drive data-driven decisions, and ensure efficient, compliant business operations across clinical activities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning and capacity management (FTE budgeting and forecasting) to ensure a flexible, scalable resource model aligned with global strategy.
• Define and operationalise CDC strategy in close collaboration with the Director, ensuring alignment with Global short- and long-term priorities.
• Drive clinical performance management using prioritised metrics, local industry insights, and data-driven decision making.
• Advise leadership on CDC recommendations to improve productivity, workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Plan, manage and track departmental (non-trial) budgets in partnership with the Director to ensure financial accountability and optimal resource use.
• Act as CDC subject-matter expert for Business Operations, leading projects on workforce, productivity and performance management and representing CDC across communities.
• Ensure business operations quality and compliance, including oversight of site payments, LEC coordination, and adherence to regulations, ICH-GCP and internal policies.

Your new department

Clinical Development Centre Turkey is responsible for all clinical operations activities within Turkey and project management of clinical studies conducted in Lebanon, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Oman. Morocco and Türkiye. CDC Türkiye team consists of 74 employees .

Your skills & qualifications

You are expected to hold a Bachelor’s in business, finance, health sciences, or related field; Master’s or advanced degrees (MBA, PhD) preferred with a significant industry experience with around 8 years in business planning, financial analysis, drug discovery, or clinical development

Moreover;

• Strong business acumen and understanding of business operations, financial drivers, and market dynamics
• Ability to communicate with clarity and impact with internal and external stakeholders at all organisational levels
• Extensive industry experience in business planning, financial analysis, drug discovery, or clinical development within pharma or biopharma
• Ability to define and articulate a clear strategic vision aligned with organisational goals
• Ability to lead teams and empower, motivate and inspire individuals to deliver ambitious results
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex, matrixed environments and adapt to evolving business needs
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, able to extract actionable insights from large datasets
• Proven ability to develop frameworks for resource allocation and operational planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills and stakeholder management skills
• Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to assess complex scenarios and align strategies with organisational goals
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a continuous improvement mindset, committed to identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices
• Awareness of organisational dynamics and adaptability
  

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

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.

Deadline

Apply before 21 January 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis

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.

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.