Shape the future of clinical trial execution Join Novo Nordisk and take on a key role in driving forward global clinical trial execution at portfolio level. As Associate Trial Operations Specialist Director, you will work at the heart of our clinical development organisation, ensuring strong execution, transparency, and performance across a growing portfolio of trials. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of strategy and execution — making a tangible impact on how we deliver clinical studies for patients worldwide Your new role As Associate Trial Operations Specialist Director, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening portfolio-level trial execution across regions and projects. Working closely with the Vice Presidents of Trial Operations and Senior Directors of Clinical Operations Project Management, you will drive execution oversight, risk management, and operational performance to ensure clinical trials are delivered with speed, quality, and impact. Weare offering the opportunity to shape how clinical trials are executed on a scale. You will also benefit from strong personal and professional development within a leading global organization, while contributing to a collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven environment dedicated to improving patient lives. Your responsibilities: <ul> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Provide portfolio-level oversight of clinical trial execution across Trial Operations and Global Clinical Development Centers, ensuring transparency, progress tracking, and timely escalation of delivery risks.</li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Serve as a strategic partner to Trial Operations leadership, translating execution insights into clear recommendations and actionable decisions.</li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Lead and inspire global Therapy Area execution networks, fostering alignment and collaboration across regions, functions, and key stakeholders.</li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Drive proactive risk identification, mitigation, and operational excellence to ensure strong and consistent portfolio delivery. </li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Represent Trial Operations in cross-functional trial execution forums, leveraging operational insights and building strong partnerships with Clinical Operations Specialists and project leaders.</li> </ul> This role is expected based in Søborg – Denmark. For the right candidate there may be possibility for virtual working. The role has a global scope and outreach, and occasional international travel is part of the job. Your skills and qualifications You bring strong clinical operations experience and thrive in a role where you can influence, align, and drive execution across a global organisation. To thrive and succeed in this role, we expect the ideal candidate to: <ul> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Hold a degree in a relevant scientific discipline</li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Bring solid 5+ years of experience in clinical trial operations and execution within a global setting</li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Have a proven ability to influence without authority and lead through networks</li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Are an excellent communicator and collaborator, with a global mindset</li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and the ability to translate complexity into actionable insights</li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Thrive in dynamic environments and are motivated by driving performance as well as continuous improvement and innovation</li> <li style="line-height:14.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Apis For Office', sans-serif;color:black">Strategic mindset with deep understanding of the clinical development value chain</li> </ul> Your new department You will join a global and high-performing Clinical Operations environment, where collaboration, curiosity, and patient focus are at the centre of everything we do. Working across functions and geographies, you will help shape how we deliver trials at scale — ensuring world-class execution across an increasingly complex portfolio. Working at Novo Nordisk At Novo Nordisk, we don't wait for change. We drive it. We're a world-leading agile company in a dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessary what 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 At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage. Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 847,000.00 to 1,245,100.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience. Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks. Learn more about our Reward Philosophy <a href="https://www.novonordisk.com/careers/working-at-novo-nordisk/total-rewards-benefits.html">her</a><a href="https://www.novonordisk.com/careers/working-at-novo-nordisk/total-rewards-benefits.html">e</a>. Deadline 9th August 2026 Please include a few sentences about why you are applying for this position in your CV. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application. At Novo Nordisk, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all job applicants. To ensure a fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo to your CV. 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.

Associate Trial Operations Specialist Director, Søborg, Denmark (Søborg, Capital Region of Denmark, DK) @ novonord

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