Therapy Area Head

4 days ago

Mississauga, Canada Novo Nordisk Full time

Therapy Area Head (2 positions)

**Category**:Clinical Development

**Location**:Mississauga, Ontario, CA

**Position Description**
As the TA Head, you will play a pivotal role in leading the Therapeutic Area unit within the Clinical Development Centre (CDC). Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing strategic direction to the TA unit, aligning with the CDC's objectives and broader clinical organisation goals. Contribute effectively as a member of the Clinical Leadership Team.
- Lead and inspire CDC TA functional team (talent management, people development and performance management), to ensure high-quality planning and execution of clinical trials.
- Optimise processes and foster a culture of inclusion, agility, and continuous learning within the TA unit.
- Work closely with CDC Head, other TA Heads, and clinical leaders to share best practices and drive improvements in clinical operations.

**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor degree in Life Science or related. A Post-graduate degree in Research is desirable.
- 7+ year of progressive experience leading successful clinical trials within the pharmaceutical industry or CRO environment, including strategic planning and team/department leadership
- Extensive experience of clinical trial methodology and the drug development process, including an understanding of Canadian clinical trial regulations, and relevant SOPs
- At least 3 years of leadership experience within clinical development teams
- Nice to have:

- Experience building a team and French proficiency.

**About the department**
This is a unique opportunity to join our Clinical team in Canada and to play a key role in building a brand-new team dedicated to clinical trials. Based in a hybrid working environment, this role offers the chance to shape the future of clinical research at Novo Nordisk Canada. You will work in a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative atmosphere, where your contributions will make a real difference for patients and the organisation.

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- 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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