Director of Clinical Operations for CagriSema

Do you have a passion for leadership and want to be a part of a journey building on our strong portfolio creating better treatment and care for patients? We are looking for a leader who motivates, inspires, and sets clear directions for a highly motivated and skilled team while ensuring team well-being and strong internal and external collaborations. Apply today for a life-changing career! About the department To accelerate and expand the promising development of CagriSema within obesity, diabetes, and potentially other indications, we are expanding the Clinical Operations area from 2 to 3 departments. In the new department, you will help us deliver innovative medicines and drive improved patient outcomes as you take on the overall responsibility for the planning and execution of global clinical trials in Phases 1-4. By contributing to our shared mindset of collaboration and curiosity, you bring innovation to our clinical trials and pave the way for the success of our mission. The position You will report to the Vice President of Clinical Operations and become a member of the CagriSema leadership team. You will lead a team of approx. 10 highly engaged Clinical Project and Operations Leaders, Global Trial Managers, and Clinical Trial Administrators. As Director, you will combine the people management role of the department with operational leadership responsibility across the clinical development programme by:

Providing operational strategy and ambitious plans insights to achieve clinical project success

Setting clear expectations and appropriate guidance on “what good looks like” for trial roles and trial teams to drive transformation within clinical development in HQ and across the global organization

Proactively leading and driving the development of trial management competencies and processes. Being responsible for the competency level and for driving the culture in accordance with [xxxxx] Way. Further, inspiring and motivating employees and teams to apply judgement-based decisions, flexibility, and agility

Collaborating closely with other managers and taking an active part in developing the area as well as a lead role in various organisation improvement projects.

Some travelling for meetings can be expected. Qualifications To thrive and succeed, we expect you to have:

Master's or bachelor's degree in science and have several years of experience working with clinical drug development

Previous experience with people leadership and project management

Proven track record with the operational aspects of planning and conducting global clinical trials

On a personal level, you are familiar with cross-organisational and global work and can navigate well in a project-driven matrix organisation. You are good at inspiring and motivating employees to do their best while having an organised and structured approach to leading the team. Preferably, you have previous experience with and can navigate well during organisational transformations. Working at [xxxxx] At [xxxxx], we don’t wait for change. We drive change. 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. Working at [xxxxx] is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. [xxxxx] relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 40,000 employees to change the lives for the better for millions of patients living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing. Contact For further information, please contact Helle Søgaard Kristensen, VP Clinical Operations CagriSema at +[xxxxx]. Deadline 19 March 2023. If you recognize yourself in the description above, please apply rather today than tomorrow, as we call for interviews on an ongoing basis and we will close the position as soon as we find the right candidate. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your CV. Please also avoid the use of photos in your CV. This makes for a better and less biased process. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At [xxxxx] 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.