Scientific Manager (18 months maternity cover)

Are youdriven tocreatemeaningfulglobal health impactatone of theworldslargestphilanthropicorganisationsThenthismaternitycoverrole maybe are seekingamaternitycover for18 monthsfor aScientificManagerto join our ClinicalMedicine&DiabetesDepartmentat theNovo Nordisk thisroleyou willhelpadvance our missionto improvepeopleshealthand thesustainability ofsocietyand the ideal candidateisstrategic internationally experienced and forward-thinkingwith a strongclinical researchbackgroundandaninnovativemindset.

We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences fuel creativity and strengthen our ability to tackle complex health Medicine and DiabetesDepartment employs11 highly qualifiedcollaborativeand ambitious colleagues distributedacrosstwoteams:ClinicalDiabetesandNutrition andCardiometabolicDiseases(CMDs).We take pride in learning and contributing across theorganisation and to bring science-based progressinadvancingpreventionand managementofCMDs.

Clinical Medicine and Diabetes is part of theNNFHealth the Health Area our dedication to creating a positive impact drives us to work together towards a healthier future for all. TheHealtharea is led by Chief Scientific Officer Professor Flemming Konradsen and consists of approximately 60 dedicated colleagues placed in six different departments who are passionate about promoting and improving equity in the prevention andmanagementofCMDs infectious diseasesnutritionand other significant health outcomes.

The Job

Asthematernity cover for ascientific managerin Clinical Diabetesyou will report to the Vice President of Clinical Medicine and Diabetes Marie-Louise Hartoft-Nielsen.

Your responsibilities will be broad and varied. They will includedevelopinghigh impactstrategic diabetes pre-diabetes obesityand the interaction between diabetes will workon projects/initiativescoveringtheentirescientificvalue chainfrom addition youwillbe responsibleforengagingwith internal and externalstakeholdersensuringstrong execution of on-going strategic initiativesreviewingapplicationssubmittedthroughcompetitiveopen callsandengagingwith researchers andorganisationsnationally and globally.

Your main tasks will among others include:

• Identifyand drive the developmentofhigh-qualityscientificinitiativeswithindiabetesand obesitybased on excellent scientific methodologies

• Support the Vice President of Clinical Medicine and Diabetes on matters requiring medical and scientificexpertise

• Prepare and present project pitches and presentation to leadershipto progress projects in our gate system

• Collaboratewith functional areaswhen processing applications and initiatives

• Engagewithinternal andexternal stakeholders on strategic initiatives

Professional and personal qualifications

We are looking for ascientific managerwith a PhDpreferably an MDwith 7years of experience from clinicalworkand is an advantage if you haveinsight intothescientificvalue chain from basic research to clinical translation and implementation. This might come from experiencefromindustry and/or public health research and development.

We imagine you have:

• Healthscientificand clinicalbackground withexperienceindiabetes and cardiometabolicdiseases

• Experience in clinical research methodologies including clinical trials cohort studies and translational medicine

• Proven experience in project management

• MedicalDegree is preferred(notrequired)

• Experiencefroma philanthropic foundationandworkinginternationallyis an advantage

You are analytical and a strong communicator ofresearch results researchprojectsand research evaluations.

You must understandthe nature and culture of science and academiaincludingits ecosystem of stakeholders andknow howtoconvert this insight into impactful partnerships.

Youpossessexcellent English communication skills (both verbal and written) are skilledinstakeholder management and adept at navigating complex and dynamic environments.

As a personyou are compassionate and collaborative by nature. You are visionary quality-conscious and impact-oriented. While you are ambitiousandproactivewith a structured approach to problem solving you are alsowilling to take on tasks outside your remit where circumstances call for it. Others would describe you as curious disciplined resourceful and resilient and praise your professional and collaborative way of working.

Working at the Novo Nordisk Foundation

We offer a committed and professional workplace in which we emphasize ensuring that our colleagues thrive are challenged and have opportunities to develop their potential. A career at the Novo Nordisk Foundation gives you the opportunity to work:

• On important projects that improve peoples health and the sustainability of society and the planet.

• With key actors within research and development in Denmark and internationally.

• As part of a dedicated team that is passionate about creating impact.

Application

For more information please contact Vice President Marie-Louise Hartoft-Nielsen on e-mail:

We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible and no later than24 February2026 as we will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis.

To apply please send your CV cover letter grade transcript from university or similar and other relevant documents by clicking the Applynow button.

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation

Established in Denmark in 1924 the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropicobjectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve peoples health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundations mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases as well as to advance knowledge and solutions to support a green transformation of society.

Required Experience:

Manager