About this role
<div> <p><strong><span>Clinical Trial Manager</span> </strong><br><span>São Paulo/SP, Brazil</span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Ready to lead clinical trials that bring life-changing therapies to patients living with serious chronic diseases? Join our Clinical Development Centre in Brazil and take full ownership of trials that shape the future of healthcare – from timelines and teams to quality and impact.</span><span> </span></p> <p> </p> </div><div> <div> <p><strong>Your new role </strong></p> </div> <div> <p>As Clinical Trial Manager at our Clinical Development Centre (CDC) in Brazil, you will take end-to-end accountability for delivering clinical trials that advance Novo Nordisk's pipeline. You will lead cross-functional CDC trial teams, engage with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure every milestone is met with quality and compliance at its core. </p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Managing allocated trials at CDC level to deliver on trial KPIs, timelines and milestones, aligning activities and follow-ups with CDC Trial Team members and CRAs </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Leading regular meetings with CDC Trial Team members, CRAs and Global Trial Team members to monitor recruitment progress, trial conduct and study status </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Contributing to the Risk Management Plan and CDC recruitment plan – proactively identifying trigger points, escalating issues, and implementing mitigation actions </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Creating and reviewing trial CDC budgets, approving trial-related payments and GL forms, and ensuring accuracy of trial data based on DM reports through to DBL </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Performing TM Monitoring, co-visits with CRAs and pre-audit meetings.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Training the CDC trial team on protocols and procedures, reviewing site visit reports, and supervising trial archiving in collaboration with the CDC CTA </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Building strong relationships within the CDC Trial Team and Trial Squad, providing constructive feedback and identifying training needs for CRAs and CTAs </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> <div> <p><strong>Your new department </strong></p> </div> <div> <p>Within R&D, the Clinical Development Centre (CDC) Brazil is where science meets execution. Our team plays a critical role in bringing clinical trials to life across the country – working closely with investigators, CRAs, CTAs and global colleagues to ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance and patient safety. You will join a collaborative, purpose-driven team where your leadership directly influences how quickly and effectively new treatments reach the patients who need them. </p> </div> <div> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p><strong>Your skills & qualifications </strong></p> </div> <div> <p>We are looking for a Trial Manager who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and brings both operational rigor and strong stakeholder leadership. You will likely bring: </p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>A master's degree in Life Sciences or a similar field; </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Experience as CRA III or clinical trials manager; </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Full understanding of international and local Clinical Trial regulations, solid GCP knowledge, and therapeutic area expertise (understanding of diseases and treatments); </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Fluency in written and spoken English; </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Strong communication, collaboration, negotiation and influencing skills – with the ability to build strategic partnerships and drive alignment across departments, countries and role; </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>An innovative, adaptable mindset with strong organizational, prioritization and troubleshooting skills; </p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Comfortable managing competing demands, anticipating challenges and making sound decisions quickly. </p> </li> </ul> </div> </div><div> <p><strong><span>Working at Novo Nordisk </span><span> </span><span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.</span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span>What we offer</span><span> </span><span> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><span>There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.</span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span>More information</span><span> </span></strong><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Visit </span><span> </span><a href="https://www.novonordisk.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span>novonordisk.com,</span></a> <span> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/novonordisk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span><span>Facebook, </span></span></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/novonordisk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span>Instagram</span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://x.com/novonordisk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span><span> </span><span> </span><span>X</span></span></a><span>, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/novo-nordisk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span>LinkedIn</span></a><span> and </span><a href="https://consent.youtube.com/m?continue=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fnovonordisk%3Fcbrd%3D1&gl=NL&m=0&pc=yt&cm=2&hl=en&src=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span> YouTube.</span></a><span> </span></p> <p><span>To complete your application, click on "Apply now", attach your CV and follow the instructions.</span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span>Deadline</span></strong><span> </span><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>Please apply before</span><span> <strong>July 19</strong></span><strong><span>th</span></strong><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span>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 defeating 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.</span><span> </span></p> </div>