Clinical Medical Manager

Based in Ontario, covering Ontario and Atlantic Canada

Home-based role with field responsibilities

The position

As a Clinical Medical Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving clinical trial excellence and early therapy area development. Your responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with Clinical Operations to provide scientific and medical expertise during trial planning, start-up, recruitment, and retention.
• Gathering and analysing actionable insights to optimise trial outcomes and execution.
• Engaging with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and site staff to build strong relationships and ensure readiness for trial execution.
• Providing early medical and scientific input into product development, incorporating the perspectives of clinicians and patients.
• Establishing a strong presence in new and current therapy areas through scientific engagement and communication of Novo Nordisk's pipeline.
• Co-designing and deploying scientific knowledge-building initiatives for Clinical Operations teams.
• Monitoring trial performance and proactively addressing scientific challenges in collaboration with Therapy Area Leads and Trial Managers.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• MD, PhD, MSc, MPharm or equivalent in healthcare with strong background in clinical practice or research background
• 3+ years' experience in clinical or medical roles in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical drug development and value chain
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial methodology
• An enterprise mindset demonstrating business understanding, prioritizing the organisation's overall success over own interests, and promoting cross-functional collaboration
• Strong business acumen and understanding of business operations, financial drivers, and market dynamics
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to creatively solve complex problems and drive the development of practical solutions.
• Ability to innovate, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and embrace change
• Willingness to leverage technology such as AI tools and adopt a data-driven approach in all aspects of work

About the department

The Clinical Medical Department at Novo Nordisk is at the forefront of driving clinical trial excellence and early therapy area development. The department operates in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, working closely with Clinical Operations and Medical Affairs. Our team is dedicated to connecting product development with world-class clinical trial execution, ensuring successful product launches and making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Join a team where innovation, trusted partnerships, and a shared purpose drive everything we do.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you'll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role the Annual Base Salary ranges from $116,680.00 - $166,680.00

The placement in the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on your skills, competencies, knowledge and relevant experience match the position requirements

Incentives: Based on the role's level and other factors, the salary package may include short-term (STI) and/or long-term (LTI) incentives.

Benefits: The eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on the job and location

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More information

This posting is not for an existing vacancy.

Deadline: September 10th, 2026. We're reviewing applications and interviewing as we go, which may allow us to conclude the process before the deadline.