Are you ready to transform how we create and deliver Clinical Meetings in 2021?
The Position
Are you a digital native with a flair for bringing people together at virtual and face to face meetings? Does it excite you bring people together across time zones and cultures? Can you call yourself an expert in stakeholder management? Is your communication crisp? Are your project plans perfect? Can you coordinate a team of external vendors, and internal experts across to lead them to success? If you can say yes to these questions, you might be Clinical Meeting Management’s next Meeting Professional.
In Global Development, we are responsible for managing clinical drug development worldwide from early development phases to product introduction. We ensure medical and scientific documentation for clinical submissions and authorities while ensuring that the process lives up to uniform global standards, regulations and business ethics. We are looking for an experienced Meeting Professional who can help us embed best-practice and innovation in our virtual Investigator and Results meetings.
This is a fast-paced role that requires a flexible mindset. You will drive your own workload based on your assigned meetings, so you need to anticipate your next task without being directed. Openness to innovation and curiosity are key attributes for success in this role. As a Meeting Professional your day to day duties will include:
- Taking on ownership of project teams delivering clinical meetings as part of our clinical trials
- Managing internal and external stakeholders across the globe
- Leading all aspects of our meeting planning from initiation to debrief and final reporting
- Challenging the meeting agenda to ensure it targets participant training needs as appropriate
- Recommending creative/interactive meeting formats to ensure a dynamic meeting agenda with a high level of participant interaction
Qualification
Bachelors or Master’s in business administration, marketing, communication or hospitality management preferred.
Experience in planning and executing large scale and complex international meetings is a must, preferably in a clinical research capacity. Project management experience with a proven track record, and preferably experience from working in a project oriented, international organisation welcomed. Content development for virtual meetings highly valued.
The Department
Located in Global Development, Clinical Meeting Management was formed in March 2020. A team of six Meeting Professionals deliver around 70 Clinical Meeting a year for the four Key Project Areas in Global Development. Our meetings are a key touchpoint on the learning journeys of each site staff member taking part in our clinical trials. We are at the forefront of virtual meetings and using digital in our face to face meetings.
Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.
Contact
Michael Bourke; Manager, Clinical Meeting Management. qbk@novonordisk.com
Interviews will be conducted continuously. Please submit your application online at your earliest convenience, including a motivational letter and CV in English.
Deadline: 15th January 2021
Warning!
Our recruitment system is undergoing system maintenance starting December 18, 2020 and continuing intermittingly through early January 2021.
If you are interested in applying for this position, we ask that you submit your application prior to the system maintenance period and pay close attention to job posting deadlines.
18.Dec 20.00 CET– 22.Dec 08:00 CET
31.Dec 20.00 CET – 4.Jan 08:00 CET
In early January, once our recruitment system is available, all positions that are accepting applicants will be available for your consideration and application.
We understand that this can be frustrating and thank you for your understanding and patience.
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Millions rely on us
To work for Novo Nordisk you will need the skills, dedication and ambition to change lives for the better for millions of patients living with diabetes and other chronic diseases. In exchange, we offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development.