Clinical Operations Manager

Are you passionate about clinical research and leading teams to achieve excellence? Do you have a proven track record in managing clinical trials and ensuring high-quality outcomes? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Clinical Operations Manager at Novo Nordisk in the Clinical Development Centre (CDC) Netherlands. Read on and apply today!

The position

As our Clinical Operations Manager, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Clinical Operations and Therapeutic Area (TA) Heads to meet organizational objectives and drive departmental initiatives. You will promote standardization and consistency across trials in terms of quality, processes, and site management and ensure compliance with Novo Nordisk policies, external regulations, and ICH-GCP standards in all aspects of clinical trials.

Your main accountabilities will include:

• Lead and develop a team of Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) to ensure timely and high-quality clinical trial execution.
  
  
• Oversee resource and workload management to ensure optimal team performance and business continuity.
  
  
• Drive a quality and efficiency mindset within the team, leveraging tools like  risk-based quality monitoring and constantly seeking opportunities to enhance productivity.
  
  
• Drive teamwork mind-set and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful trial delivery and site performance.
  
  
• Actively contribute to cross-functional collaboration and alignment of clinical operations processes

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Master’s level education preferable with >1 year of experience from a similar position and > 5 years in clinical research in a pharmaceutical company or Clinical Research Organization
• Basic GCP qualification
• Familiarity with electronic clinical trial systems and IT tools.
• Experience in healthcare industry roles, particularly in expanding site networks and adapting to changes in clinical operations.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify and adapt to changes in the working environment.

About the department

The Clinical Development Centre (CDC) Netherlands is at the forefront of delivering high-quality clinical trials across various therapeutic areas. Our team is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in clinical research, ensuring that we meet our organisational goals while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. Located in the Netherlands, the CDC is a dynamic and collaborative environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are highly valued. With a focus on fostering strong relationships and promoting efficiency, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients worldwide.

Working at Novo Nordisk

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 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.

Contact

For further information please apply your CV via the online recruitment system.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Deadline 

Please apply before 28 July 2025

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.