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Global Clinical Lead, Clinical Development, Migraine & Pain (Copenhagen, Danish Capital Region, DK) @ H. Lundbeck A/S

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<div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span>Lead Medical Specialist, Global Clinical Development – Global Clinical Lead, Migraine &amp; Pain</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Are you a physician-scientist with deep experience in late-stage clinical development and a passion for bringing innovative therapies to patients living with neurological disorders? Do you have the strategic leadership capabilities to guide a Phase III-ready development program and influence the future treatment landscape in migraine prevention?</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Join Lundbeck as Lead Medical Specialist, Global Clinical Development – Global Clinical Lead, Migraine &amp; Pain, and play a pivotal role in advancing our Neuro-speciality and Neuro-rare pipeline, including a potentially transformative therapy for migraine prevention. In this highly visible leadership position, you will provide scientific, strategic and clinical leadership for a global development program while contributing to key portfolio and governance decisions across Research &amp; Development.</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span>Your new role</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>As Global Clinical Lead for development program(s), you will be accountable for driving the global clinical development strategy from Phase III readiness through registration and lifecycle management activities.</span> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>You will serve as Global Clinical Lead, Clinical Focus Team (CFT) Lead, and member of the Global Program Team (GPT).</span> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Key responsibilities include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">leading the global clinical development strategy for your program; </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">chairing and leading the Clinical Focus Team; </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">representing Clinical Development on the GPT; </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">providing medical and scientific leadership for Phase II, Phase III and post-registration studies; </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">leading medical aspects of regulatory interactions and submissions; </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">driving benefit-risk assessments; </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>engaging key external experts; and ensuring all development activities are conducted to the highest scientific, ethical and regulatory standards.</span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span>Your future team</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>The Migraine &amp; Pain, Therapeutic Area department is part of Global Clinical Development within Lundbeck Research &amp; Development.</span> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You will join a highly experienced team of physician-scientists and clinical development leaders dedicated to advancing innovative therapies for neurological disorders. As Global Clinical Lead, you will lead a multidisciplinary Clinical Focus Team while working closely with senior leaders across Research &amp; Development.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span> Our culture is characterized by scientific excellence, collaboration, accountability and adaptability, with a shared commitment to improving outcomes for people living with migraine and other brain disorders.</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>The position is based in </span><span>Valby, Copenhagen</span><span>. </span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span>What you bring to the team</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Medical Doctor (MD) degree with specialist training and significant clinical experience, preferably in Neurology, Headache </span><span>Disorders</span><span>, Pain </span><span>Medicine</span><span> or a related field.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">PhD and/or substantial scientific research experience is highly desirable.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Minimum </span><span>5</span><span>–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology clinical development, including </span><span>significant experience</span><span> in late-stage clinical development, Phase III trial design, execution, regulatory </span><span>interactions</span><span> and submissions.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrated experience serving as Clinical Lead or equivalent leadership role for global clinical development programs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Experience in migraine, headache disorders, pain, or related neuro specialty</span><span>/neuro-rare</span><span> indications is strongly preferred.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Proven </span><span>track record</span><span> of developing and executing integrated clinical development strategies for innovative therapies.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior governance bodies in a matrix organization.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span><span>Excellent communication, stakeholder </span><span>management</span><span> and scientific presentation skills, including engagement with health authorities, key opinion </span><span>leaders</span><span> and external experts.</span></span><span> </span></span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span>Our promise to you</span><span> </span><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span><span>Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities </span><span>that are </span><span>balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being. </span></span><span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at </span><a href="http://www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span>www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion</span></a><span>. </span> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Annual base salary range: 910 000 - 1 251 800 DKK</span><span> gross</span></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>At Lundbeck, we are committed to fair and transparent pay. Please note that the final base salary within the stated range will be based on relevant qualifications, skills, competencies, and level of proficiency as well as internal pay equity.</span><span> </span><span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span>Apply now</span><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span><span>Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but </span><span>you’re</span><span> not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you! </span></span><span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span><span>Upload your CV and include a few lines about your motivation for applying. We ask you not to include a </span><span>photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience.</span></span> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>If you have questions, please contact </span><span>Bjørn Sperling, Vice President Clinical Development at bjsp</span><a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span>@lundbeck.com</span></a><span>.</span><span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Applications must be received by <strong>August 8, 2026.</strong></span><strong><span> </span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>Learn more about us at </span><a href="http://www.lundbeck.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span>www.lundbeck.com</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lundbeck/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span>LinkedIn</span></a><span> or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).</span><span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span>#EveryBrainInTheGame</span><span> </span></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><em><strong><span>This job ad is intended for individuals seeking a career opportunity with Lundbeck.</span></strong><span><span> </span><span>We engage with recruitment and search firms where needed </span><span>on the basis of</span><span> a written agreement, and we do not accept unsolicited requests of any kind.</span><span> If you work as a recruitment consultant, you are kindly instructed to refrain from contacting Lundbeck or the hiring manager directly with suggested candidates. If you violate this policy, you do so at your own risk and for your own account, and Lundbeck will not assume any liability nor pay any associated fees resulting from such violation</span><span>. </span></span></em></span></p> </div> </div>

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