Associate Director, Clinical Medical Managers (CMM)

Canada

Are you ready to lead and shape the future of clinical development in diabetes and obesity This is a unique opportunity to build lead and develop a high-impact team of Clinical Medical Managers in Canada working at the forefront of innovative clinical programs that directly improve patient outcomes. If you combine strong clinical expertise with people leadership and a passion for collaboration this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-growing therapeutic area.

Apply now and help drive the next generation of clinical evidence at Novo Nordisk.

Your new role

TheAssociateDirector Clinical Medical Managers (CMMs)is responsible forleading and developing the Clinical Medical Manager function in Canada ensuring high-quality medical and scientific support for Novo Nordisks clinical development programs in diabetesobesityand related metabolic diseases.

Reporting into theGlobal Trial Portfolio organizationthis role provides strategic and operational leadership to a growing team of CMMs working in close partnership with Medical Affairs Clinical Development CMR and cross-functional stakeholders. The position plays a critical role in enabling successful trial execution supporting investigator engagement and ensuring medical excellence across clinical activities.

The role leads a highly specialized team of24 Clinical Medical Managers with responsibility for recruitment onboarding performance management and capability development. There may also be involvement in senior CMM recruitment or advisory activities beyond Canada depending on business responsibilities will include:

• Leadrecruitand manage the Clinical Medical Manager team in Canada ensuringstrong performanceengagementand alignment with organizational and regulatory standards.

• Provide medical and scientific oversight for diabetes and obesity clinical programs supporting trial design feasibilityexecutionand delivery in close collaboration with Clinical Development and Medical Affairs.

• Oversee site identification investigatorengagementand feasibility activities ensuring effective collaboration with KOLs researchcenters and internal stakeholders.

• Ensure high-quality medical guidance across clinical trials including recruitment oversight risk assessment and mitigation and ongoing medical monitoring.

• Drive medical education and capability building by developing and coordinating training for CMMs clinical staff CDCteamsand cross-functional partners.

Your Skills and Qualifications

• Medical Doctor degree preferred; PhD orMastersdegree in a relevant scientific discipline may be considered if MD is not available.

• Solid background in diabetesobesityand metabolism with strong exposure to clinical development ideally including Phase III clinical trials.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical research or the pharmaceutical industry.

• Proven people management experience (at least 23 years) preferably in pharma CRO or academic clinical research settings.

• Experience as a clinical trial investigator or sub-investigator is an asset.

• Prior experience within Medical Affairs is considered a strong advantage.

• Excellent communication stakeholdermanagementand cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and quickly assume ownership of complex clinical programs.

• Fluency in English

About the Department

Trial Operations is part of the Global Trial Portfolio department andis responsible forconducting clinical trials across 44 countries. We contribute to more than 80% of the patientsparticipatingin Novo Nordisk clinical trials supported by over 2000 dedicated employees worldwide. Our networkcomprises24 Clinical Development Centres all working toward the shared aspiration of being the industry leader in clinical trial execution.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this we approach our work with an unconventional spirit a raredeterminationand a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose mutualrespectand a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

At Novo Nordiskyoulljoin a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning career development and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary:For thisroletheAnnualBaseSalary ranges from $159.230$209.230.

The placement in the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based onyour skills competenciesknowledgeand relevant experience match the position requirements

Incentives:Based on theroleslevel and other factors the salary package may include short-term (STI) and/or long-term (LTI) incentives.

Benefits: The eligibility for specific benefits may varybased on the job and location

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Deadline

Please apply beforeFebruary10th 2026