Project Director - Cardiometabolic Clinical Development & Project Leadership

Are you passionate about leading cross-functional teams to drive innovation in pharmaceutical development? Do you excel at navigating complex project environments while fostering team growth and collaboration? If so, we invite you to join us as a Project Director at Novo Nordisk. Read on and apply today for a life-changing career!

The position
As a Project Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction and execution of development projects across various therapy areas. You will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams, planning, and driving key activities for our development projects. This position offers ample opportunities for personal and leadership development. Your key responsibilities will include:
•    Managing the full lifecycle of development projects and cross-therapy area initiatives.
•    Ensuring project governance in alignment with the Project Vice President (PVP) and Cor-porate Project Vice President (CPVP).
•    Facilitating Project Team meetings and cross-functional portfolio workshops.
•    Shaping and recommending strategic development options to relevant governance bod-ies.
•    Communicating and negotiating effectively with global stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, to ensure project progression.
•    Tracking, reporting, and communicating project activity progress to the global project team and governance bodies.
•    Developing high-performance project teams and mentoring individual team members to enhance their skills and career growth.

This position is based in Søborg, Denmark, with a hybrid work model blending home office and on-site work. Travel activities are expected to constitute 4-6 trips annually. We welcome interna-tional applicants and offer relocation support if needed.

Qualifications
To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:
•    Ph.D. or M.Sc. degree in medical, biological, pharmaceutical, or other life sciences fields.
•    In-depth experience in pharmaceutical drug development is a essential; experience in the areas of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease (CBD) is considered an advantage.
•    Experience working in cross-functional teams, including leading teams and managing key activities with a cross-functional scope.
•    Strong knowledge of product development, lifecycle, and regulations, with excellent ana-lytical skills and proven ability to build professional networks.
•    Fluency in written and spoken English.

On a personal level, you demonstrate strong leadership abilities, with a focus on team building, coaching, and developing others. You have an innovative, problem-solving mindset and the ability to navigate complex project environments. You are capable of setting direction, leading and mo-tivating your team, and are strongly committed to investing in their personal and professional development. Additionally, you excel at stakeholder engagement and can influence effectively across all levels of the organization.

About the department
Our team consists of over 100 professionals specializing in project management and medical and scientific functions. We play a crucial role in advancing our growing portfolio focused on cardi-ometabolic diseases. Our projects encompass the entire development journey, from initial hu-man testing in Phase 1 and dose-finding studies in Phase 2, through efficacy trials in Phase 3, and extending to new indications and safety studies in Phase 4.

The Cardiometabolic team is part of Clinical Development & Project Leadership within our Devel-opment organization, situated in the Copenhagen area of Denmark. We offer an inspiring work environment and teamwork in close collaboration with highly talented and ambitious colleagues with diverse backgrounds and you will have a great opportunity for skill building and personal development. 

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.

Contact
To learn more about the position, please contact Emel Mashaki  at eemc@novonordisk.com

Deadline
22 of July 2025

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.