Senior Manager - Clinical Research Equity (Plainsboro, NJ or Remote)

Novo Nordisk

Full-time - Senior

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About the position

The Senior Manager - Clinical Research Equity at Novo Nordisk plays a crucial role in supporting the North America Clinical Development (NACD) strategy by integrating diversity and health equity into clinical trial planning and execution. This position focuses on creating an inclusive experience for underserved and underrepresented patients and sites, advocating for inclusive trial designs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance diverse enrollment in clinical trials. The role emphasizes understanding patient barriers and promoting health equity through education and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of trial- or program-level diversity plan development within one or more of NNI's therapeutic areas.
• Support the implementation of the CRE strategy to fulfill and adapt to the needs of patients, sites, and caregivers.
• Serve as NACD SME on clinical trial diversity for local and global forums, initiatives, and communications.
• Identify and develop partnerships to gain insight into patient barriers and drive diversity into trials.
• Develop consistent processes for including diverse patient voices in clinical trial planning and execution.
• Engage with diverse communities to understand their cultural, linguistic, and healthcare needs and barriers.
• Develop and promote health education and awareness programs.
• Advocate for policies and practices that promote health equity and address social determinants of health (SDOH).
• Develop resources and support training for NN staff and healthcare professionals on disparities, health equity, and inclusive patient care.
• Conduct research on cultural health disparities and use findings to inform improvement initiatives.
• Ensure health-related materials are written in plain language for the target audience.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build sustainable investigator and site relationships for diverse recruitment.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop emerging research centers with diverse patient populations.
• Advocate for the needs of diverse patient populations involved in clinical trials.
• Analyze trial participant demographics and outcomes to assess diversity and inform strategies for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 9 years of progressively responsible, relevant clinical operations/development experience required.
• Related experience in clinical trial diversity preferred.
• Deep understanding of industry trends and best practices in clinical trial diversity.
• Experience in ICH-GCP principles, regulatory requirements, and compliance requirements.
• Highly motivated self-starter with ownership and initiative.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills with site staff and patient/community organizations.
• Advanced capability in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication, meeting efficiency, time management, and collaboration skills.
• Leadership skills to develop and communicate a vision.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in patient advocacy or community engagement initiatives.
• Familiarity with health equity frameworks and policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and auto/home insurance
• Sick time policy
• Flexible vacation policy
• Parental leave policy