Novo Nordisk US

Trial Manager

Novo Nordisk US$100K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; at least 8 years of experience in GCP clinical trials.
  • 6+ years of direct experience in the pharmaceutical industry in clinical, medical, or regulatory roles.
  • Expertise in ICH-GCP principles applied to trial design and execution.
  • In-depth understanding of Health Canada regulations for clinical trials.
  • 3+ years of experience in coaching or mentoring peers.

Responsibilities

  • Provide tactical leadership and direction for the Trial Management function.
  • Drive planning and quality delivery of clinical trials, overseeing staffing and training.
  • Mentor Clinical Site Leads to support their professional development.
  • Direct trial teams operationally, ensuring speed, quality, and budget compliance.
  • Lead the execution of the Audit Management Plan for Canadian studies.
  • Ensure compliance and preparedness for Health Canada inspections.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Health and wellness benefits designed for varied career stages.
Full Job Description
Trial Manager

Canada

Your new role

As part of the Trial Management team, you will take on a pivotal role in leading and shaping the delivery of clinical trials - from planning through to execution - ensuring quality, compliance, and meaningful outcomes for patients.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing tactical leadership to staff within the Trial Management function, including setting objectives, prioritising tasks, and tracking progress
  • Driving alignment and support for the planning and quality delivery of clinical trials, including staffing and training
  • Managing and mentoring Clinical Site Leads, ensuring their professional growth and development
  • Providing operational direction to trial teams, optimising speed, quality, and budget while ensuring compliance with procedures
  • Leading activities related to the execution of the Audit Management Plan for assigned Canadian studies
  • Ensuring health authority (e.g., Health Canada) inspection preparedness and execution


Your new department

You will be part of the Clinical Development Center (CDC) team in Canada. Our department is at the forefront of clinical development activities, from the initial planning of clinical trials to authority submissions. We investigate patient reactions to new drugs, compare them to existing products, and run pre-specified trials in human subjects. Our team provides expertise in Biostatistics, Clinical Reporting, Data Management, and more, ensuring process alignment, competency development, and knowledge sharing across trial management and medical staff. The atmosphere is dynamic, collaborative, and driven by a shared commitment to innovation and excellence.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for a Trial Manager who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is driven by delivering high-quality outcomes for patients. You'll bring with you:

Must-have:
  • A Bachelor's or College degree with a minimum of 8 years' experience in the design, planning, and conduct of GCP clinical trials, at least 6 of which must be as an employee in a clinical, medical, or regulatory role within the pharmaceutical industry
  • Expert knowledge of ICH-GCP principles and their application to trial design, planning, and conduct, along with in-depth knowledge and direct experience with Health Canada regulations regarding clinical trials
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in peer-to-peer coaching or mentoring


Nice-to-have:
  • Previous experience leading cross-functional clinical trial operations teams and change management
  • A working understanding of French would be an asset


What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

More information

This posting is not for an existing vacancy.

To complete your application, click on "Apply now", attach your CV and follow the instructions.

Deadline 18 September 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

About Novo Nordisk US

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company that specializes in diabetes care and other chronic diseases. The company was founded in Denmark in 1923 and has since expanded to become a leading provider of insulin and other diabetes treatments. Novo Nordisk operates in more than 80 countries and employs over 43,000 people worldwide. The company is committed to improving the lives of people with diabetes and other chronic conditions through innovative research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. Novo Nordisk US is headquartered in Plainsboro, New Jersey and has facilities in several other states including North Carolina and New Hampshire.
Learn more about Novo Nordisk US
Size
49,295 employees
Market Cap
$230.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$42.1 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$126.9 billion
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