- Category:
- Clinical Development
Medical & Translation Science
Søborg, Denmark
Are you an innovative scientist/medical doctor looking for a new role where you can shape diagnostic development programs to enable the success of precision medicine in drug development? Are you excited to influence the future of life-changing therapies at Novo Nordisk?
Then, read further as Novo Nordisk A/S is actively seeking a Diagnostic Development Director to lead and expand Novo Nordisk A/S's diagnostic capabilities. Apply now!
Your new role
As Director within Diagnostic Development, you will be instrumental in the building of the Diagnostic Department.
Your responsibilities include:
- Lead and drive the development of diagnostic solutions for clinical-stage projects with a clear understanding of commercial preparation and launch.
- Close collaboration with early- and late-stage cross-functional clinical development teams to integrate diagnostic planning and implementation with biomarker evaluation, investigational device validation, and performance evaluation in chronic diseases like diabetes, obesity, rare diseases, cardiovascular disease, and Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams of translational medicine scientists, as well as regulatory, clinical, payer, and commercial specialists, to bridge the clinical and commercial needs of the projects with diagnostic development through external partnerships or internal solutions.
Your new department
The Diagnostic Department is part of the Translational Biomarkers and Diagnostic area under Medical & Translation Science at Novo Nordisk A/S.
As part of the corporate Strategy, the Diagnostic Department is central in creating the infrastructure and processes to enable diagnostic and companion diagnostic development across Novo Nordisk A/S’s early- and late-stage clinical development portfolio.
Novo Nordisk A/S is committed to building an innovative pipeline with a focus on increasing the probability of success by diagnostics implementation for the benefit of patients.
Your skills & qualifications
To thrive and succeed, Novo Nordisk A/S expects you to have:
- PhD in natural science or MD combined with experience in pharma, diagnostic, contract labs, or the biotech industry.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in diagnostic development, investigational device management, and knowledge of diagnostic regulations.
- Proven track record in the development of diagnostics and/or companion diagnostics during the drug development lifecycle, preferably with special focus on late stage.
- Hands-on experience with planning and/or interactions with commercialisation/post-market activities (payers, reimbursement, etc.) along with Lifecycle management planning and execution.
- A pioneering, curious attitude to develop differentiated diagnostic solutions to meet the unmet medical needs of future patients.
- Insights into the use of digital, imaging, and AI algorithm devices would be an advantage.
- Ability to work in large cross-functional teams.
What Novo Nordisk A/S offers
At Novo Nordisk A/S, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. Novo Nordisk A/S offers continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.
Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 940,800 to 1,448,700 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 benefits.
