Clinical Pharmacology Strategist

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Clinical Pharmacology Specialist to join our team at Novo Nordisk A/S. As a key member of our Early Clinical Pharmacology area, you will be responsible for leading the early clinical pharmacology strategies and designing first-in-human and other early development trials across our portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute clinical pharmacology trials, including first human dose (FHD) trials, across various therapeutic areas.
• Be scientifically responsible for trial design, execution, result interpretation, and communication.
• Drive and coordinate activities in the Clinical Pharmacology Project Team, including dose setting and trial safety groups.
• Provide scientific input and collaborate closely with internal and external partners involved in managing our clinical trials.
• Represent Clinical Pharmacology and Global Translation in the Global Project Teams and Translational Teams.
• Interact with Health Authorities and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences and/or MD combined with experience in drug development and extensive knowledge within Clinical Pharmacology.
• Strong scientific mindset combined with great experience in planning and conducting clinical pharmacology trials.
• Great understanding of clinical dosing aspects, including first human dose setting and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics.
• Experience in leading cross-functional global teams in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high-performing colleagues.
• Proficient in spoken and written English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About the Department

The Early Clinical Pharmacology area is an integrated part of Global Translation, responsible for designing, planning, and executing first-in-human and other early clinical pharmacology trials in new and exciting areas across our portfolio. We collaborate and share knowledge to benefit each other and ultimately the patients. As an employee in our diverse and inclusive area, you will take up a lot of responsibility and gain support to develop. You can expect to grow both on a personal and professional level because we encourage all our employees to take responsibility, together with us, for their professional and personal development.