Project Manager
Novo Nordisk
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Sandton • South Africa
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About the role
- Lead end-to-end clinical trial delivery by planning, coordinating, and managing assigned clinical trials in line with protocols, regulatory requirements, GCP, and Novo Nordisk SOPs
- Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication by acting as the primary interface between HQ, CDC, regional teams, investigators, and external stakeholders
- Ensure operational excellence and compliance by overseeing trial execution quality, applying risk-based monitoring principles, and ensuring effective use of clinical systems
- Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks by setting project-specific strategies, monitoring progress against milestones, and implementing mitigation plans
- Represent the CDC in key study forums and regulatory activities, including study meetings and investigator engagements, and ensuring timely support for local regulatory submissions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related discipline
- GCP certification
- 4+ years of experience managing clinical trials, preferably multi-centre Phase II–III trials
- Minimum of 2 years experience in Project Management is preferred
- Previous CRA experience in a commercial clinical research environment (advantageous)
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, risk-based monitoring, and GCP
- Hands-on experience with electronic clinical trial systems (CTMS, EDC, IWRS, eTMF)
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and develop
- Unique culture and extraordinary results
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
clinical trial managementrisk-based monitoringclinical trial methodologyproject managementmulti-centre trialsPhase II trialsPhase III trialselectronic clinical trial systemsGCP complianceregulatory submissions
Soft Skills
cross-functional collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingrisk managementstrategic planningstakeholder engagementoperational excellenceteam leadershiporganizational skillsproactive identification
Certifications
GCP certificationBachelor’s degree in Life SciencesBachelor’s degree in Pharmacy