Principal Clinical Pharmacology Specialist

Novo Nordisk

. Lead clinical pharmacology programmes and provide clinical pharmacology strategy for early- and late-stage development projects .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSøborg • DenmarkLead💰 DKK 847,000 - DKK 1,245,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical pharmacology, including trial design, regulatory interactions, and strategic communication with stakeholders. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor others while driving innovative, patient-centric solutions in a dynamic environment.

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Clinical Pharmacology ExpertiseClinical Trial DesignRegulatory InteractionCross-Functional CollaborationHealth Authority Engagement

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Hard Skills

Clinical PharmacologyClinical Trial PlanningPK/PD RelationshipsFirst-In-Human Dose SettingData InterpretationSubmission Dossier PreparationPharmaceutical DevelopmentBiotech Industry KnowledgeLife Sciences DegreePhD or Equivalent Expertise

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationCommunicationPrioritizationDeadline ManagementIndependenceInitiativeDriveInnovative ThinkingPatient-Centric Approach

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryClinical Pharmacology ProgrammesGlobal StakeholdersValue ChainHealth AuthoritiesRegulatory ApprovalsMentoringKnowledge SharingDynamic Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead clinical pharmacology programmes and provide clinical pharmacology strategy for early- and late-stage development projects
Provide clinical pharmacology expertise to development project teams
Design clinical pharmacology trials and interpret and communicate trial results
Drive and coordinate activities within headquarters-based study groups
Collaborate with affiliates and external partners across the value chain
Lead scientific communication with internal and external global stakeholders, including key opinion leaders
Prepare clinical pharmacology summaries for submission dossiers
Interact with Health Authorities and support regulatory approvals for new drugs
Strengthen Clinical Pharmacology capabilities through mentoring and knowledge sharing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Life Sciences, supported by a PhD or equivalent scientific expertise
Expert knowledge of clinical pharmacology gained within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Strong understanding of clinical dosing, including first-in-human dose setting and PK/PD relationships
Proven track record of planning and conducting clinical trials
Experience working in cross-functional, global and dynamic environments
Experience interacting with Health Authorities
Strong understanding of the business and wider value chain
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, communication, prioritization and deadline-management skills
Independence, initiative and drive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment
Innovative, patient-centric and strategic approach
Proficiency in written and spoken English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term and/or long-term incentives
Other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area, and relevant market benchmarks
Flexible, collaborative and cross-functional setting
Mentoring and knowledge-sharing opportunities