Scientific Manager in Clinical Medicine and Cardiovascular disease

Are you motivated by the opportunity to play a key role in the development of new major strategic initiatives within cardiometabolic disease? The Novo Nordisk Foundation is looking for two Scientific Managers with a background within the cardiometabolic area. As part of the Foundation’s 2030 Strategy, support to research and development activities within prevention and treatment will be targeted towards cardiometabolic diseases, and the Scientific Managers will be key in preparing funding in this area. The two positions will be allocated within the Clinical medicine department (one position) and the Cardiovascular medicine department (one position), according to best fit with interest and qualifications.

Medical Science is advancing research that increases the knowledge of health, wellbeing, and disease, with the potential to solve serious challenges and improve healthcare performance. There are currently three closely integrated teams within the Medical Science area that support the process from basic discoveries translated to clinical care, Biomedicine, Clinical Medicine, and Cardiovascular Medicine.

You will work in either our Clinical Medicine team or our Cardiovascular Medicine team. You will be a key part of developing coming strategic research projects and contribute to our grant giving areas, mainly within clinical research and the Steno Diabetes Centers. There will be multiple interaction points with external stakeholders as well as other departments within the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

The Role

As Scientific Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and contributing to defining the scope of our plans within the clinical cardiometabolic field. You will map out national and international activities and strongholds for cardiometabolic research and development opportunities by:

• Reviewing the recent scientific literature to define progress and gaps in our current knowledge in prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases.
• Interactions with national and international partners, collaborators, and stakeholders.
• Designing and hosting collaborative workshops.
• SWOT analyses of individual grant opportunities.
• Scoping and developing strategic proposals for cardiometabolic research funding.

In addition to this, you will interact with other departments in their handling of applications and ongoing strategic projects within your relevant area(s) of expertise.

Professional and personal Qualifications

We are looking for two Scientific Managers, preferably with an MD background and a PhD within the cardiometabolic field. You have ideally worked in one of the cardiometabolic specialties or, alternatively, have a background from the pharmaceutical industry within cardiometabolic therapy areas.

Furthermore, we expect that you have:

• An understanding of the nature of cardiometabolic disease research in general, as well as the ecosystem of stakeholders in the life science area.
• An excellent ability to understand, analyse and communicate research results, research projects, and research evaluations.
• An understanding of concepts, practices, policies, and procedures regarding cardiometabolic disease research in the public and private sectors.
• The ability to manage several complex tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal English and preferably Danish.

As a person you are:

• Professional, quality-conscious, and impact-oriented.
• Independent and able to take decisions and provide strategic input.
• Ambitious, proactive, and with a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Able to build strong relationships with good interpersonal skills.
• A team player.

Working at the Novo Nordisk Foundation

This position offers a unique opportunity to be a part of an ambitious, dynamic, and learning-based organization where:

• Clear values and ideals define the framework for working in an educational environment with a strong focus on building a base for strong interdisciplinary research.
• Exciting tasks provide great opportunities to enhance the scientific community in Denmark and internationally.
• Talented colleagues, stimulating projects and new initiatives offer an inspiring work environment.

Application and Information

For more information, please contact Medical Director Marie-Louise Hartoft-Nielsen (+45 20979016) or Medical Director Rasmus Borgquist (+45 24783165).

We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible and no later than 26 May 2024.

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, and university transcripts by clicking on the “Apply” button.

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation

The Novo Nordisk Foundation dates back to 1922 and is an independent Danish foundation with corporate interests. Our vision is to contribute significantly to research and development that improves the lives of people and the sustainability of society.

Since 2010, the Foundation has donated more than DKK 30 billion (€4 billion), primarily for research at public institutions and hospitals in Denmark and the other Nordic countries. The Foundation gets its income from ownership in the Novo Group companies and more than 130 other life science companies.

In the coming years, the Foundation will broaden its scope and increase its grants for scientific, humanitarian, and social purposes. Consequently, we are a growing organization, which means new job openings and exciting opportunities for employees to be a part of forming the future of the Foundation.