Therapy Area Head

3 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Novo Nordisk Full time

Therapy Area Head

**Category**:Clinical Development**Location**:Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA- Come be part of our team as we embark on an exciting journey of growth Make a real impact with us at our growing Clinical Development Centre in South Africa (CDC-ZA).- We're on a mission to make groundbreaking advancements in the field of medicine once again That's where you come in - a professional with the skills, proven leadership, and the right mindset to help us lead the way in medical innovation.- Join our team and use your clinical and leadership expertise to make a difference in the lives of millions- We are looking for a Therapy Area Head, Cardiovascular & Other Serious Chronic Diseases (CVD & OSCD).**The Position**
- As the new Therapy Area Head at our CDC-ZA, you will be managing and developing your team accountable for execution of all Novo Nordisk trial programs within CVD & OSCD. Your role involves leading your therapy area unit, achieving important business objectives, and responding quickly to business needs.- Additionally, you will:
- Develop short
- and long-term strategic plans for the assigned Therapy Area within the CDC.
- Manage the trial portfolio in the assigned Therapy Area, including risk management at the CDC level.
- Building effective operational model addressing current and future needs for functional team within CDC organisational structure.
- Collaborating closely with Clinical Medical Regulatory teams and other CDC units to ensure overall CDC compliance of Novo Nordisk processes, local requirements, and trial sites.
- Driving Therapy Area team operational efficiency and capabilities, talent and people development, and performance management, and managing resources effectively in Therapy Area functional area of CDC.

**Qualifications**
- To be successful in this role, we expect you to have a health science degree and be fully proficient in English language.- Additionally, you should meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrated solid experience in people management within clinical operations - at least 4-5 years of working experience as a Line Manager for multi-functional teams, preferably in the relevant therapeutic areas (CVD & OSCD).
- Previous experience working in a matrix structure and cross-functional collaboration with other teams, especially medical and regulatory affairs.
- Proven track record in clinical trial ecosystem of South Africa, with good understanding of clinical quality (audits and inspections) and training. Ideally you had previously worked as a Trial Manager.
- Strategic and analytical mindset.
- Strong leadership skills, able to educate and guide a team, drive and implement new processes.
- You should also be able to be present in the office 3 days a week on a regular basis and be ready for occasional business trips (maximum 1-2 per month).**The Department**
- Our Clinical Development Centers, part of the Clinical, Medical and Regulatory Departments, are the backbone in clinical trials and have the benefits of strengthened partnerships and launches. We conduct clinical trials in more than 50 countries around the world, in close collaboration with our affiliates, regions and global teams.- You will be a part of our large, resourceful development team that plays a crucial role in the ambitious drug development programs at Novo Nordisk. Our highly motivated CDC-ZA team is composed of ~60 employees, and you will become a part of the management team, reporting directly to the CDC Head.- Your direct reports will be 4 Trial Managers, 2 Clinical Trial Assistants, and 2 Clinical Operations Managers (CRA Line Managers).**Working at Novo Nordisk**
- We are a proud life-science company, and life is our reason to exist. We’re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities, and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things - from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research, to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we’re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.**Contact**Deadline**
- 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.

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