Senior Clinical Outsourcing Project Manager

Do you have project management experience as a Biostatistician or Statistical Programmer with demonstrated experience of building strong, positive relationships with vendors or Sponsors? Do you have a strategic mindset with excellent communication skills and an interest in working with CROs? You might be the one we are looking for to join our Biostatistics Outsourcing team supporting the outsourcing of biostatistical deliverables for our organisation. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Outsourcing Project Manager in a position that can be remote within Europe (Denmark, UK, Spain, Poland) or India. The position
As a member of the Biostatistics outsourcing team responsible, you will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and CRO partners to ensure effective communication and timely delivery of high-quality statistical services. You will be responsible for identifying and mitigating risks associated with outsourcing services. Additionally, you will continuously evaluate and improve vendor management processes and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Together with the Biostatistics oversight team, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal quality processes, and industry standards. You will be required to provide regular updates to Biostatistics management on vendor performance and project status. Qualifications
We realise that few people are experts at everything. But if you can nod your head at some of the following attributes then you could be the person, we are looking for:

Minimum of 7 years of experience as Biostatistician or Statistical Programmer or in a role where you have gained an excellent understanding of the full breadth of Biostatistics and Statistical Programming deliverables.

At least 3 years experience as Lead and/or with project management related activities.

MSc degree in a relevant field

Good experience managing key stakeholders in a complex, matrixed and international business environment with a successful track record influencing stakeholders through value focused conversations

Demonstrated experience of managing multiple vendors and projects simultaneously; achieving operational excellence and driving projects to successful delivery

Strong interpersonal skills and are able to provide robust challenge whilst building supportive relationships with delivery teams

Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams is a necessity.

You have a passion for delivering high quality, efficient services and building on success as well as implementing learnings from failings.

About the department
In the Novo Nordisk Development function, we are responsible for managing clinical drug development worldwide, ensuring that our processes follow global standards, regulations and business ethics while still delivering viable and innovative medicine. We are a strategic function to the Data Science organisation. We provide strategic support and part of driving cross functional strategic initiatives. The team consist of engaged self-driven experts with a diversity of scientific backgrounds, such as data science and statistics, programming and in-depth knowledge across Biostatistics and Data Management processes, innovation, automation, digitalization tools and project management. Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. 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. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to improve the lives of patients. Contact
For more information, please reach out to Senior Director Shakeel Dar at [email protected] or Outsourcing Project Director Sajel Howlett at [email protected] Deadline
12 May 2024 Please notice that applications will be processed as they are received. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying for this position in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk 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.