Project Manager/Clinical Trial Manager Teitur Trophics, Aarhus, Denmark

About Teitur Trophics

Teitur Trophics is looking to fill a hybrid role as Project Manager/Clinical Trial Manager based in our office in Aarhus, Denmark. This is initially a contract position until the end of 2026 with the potential to turn into a full-time role in 2027. Teitur Trophics is a biotech company that develops first-in-class cyclic peptides in a number of therapeutic areas including neurodegenerative diseases where our lead asset is currently progressing in the clinic for Parkinson’s Disease. The science behind Teitur Trophics involves decades of research at Aarhus University on the Vps10p-domain receptor family members SorCS1, SorCS2 and SorCS3.

The Role

The successful applicant will become a key member of the Preclinical and Clinical Development team based in Aarhus, supporting the progress of our lead program into a Phase II clinical trial in 2026/2027. Furthermore, the applicant will also be responsible for the project management of the Teitur Quality Management System. The position reports directly to the CDO and the individual would be working very closely with experienced consultants in preclinical development, clinical operations and quality assurance. We are looking for an individual who has had exposure to clinical trial management and understands the requirements of preclinical development. The individual will support the planning, communications and operational support of upcoming clinical trials outsourced to external partners as well as taking on a project management type role to support preclinical development. The individual will also be part of the team supporting the preparation of regulatory submission documents and overall quality assurance.

Whilst it is not essential that the candidate is experienced in all aspects of this diverse role, a willingness to learn and develop will be key. The role requires good organizational and communications skills. Being a small biotech, the expectation is for each employee to get involved in a number of different aspects which also provides a unique opportunity for the right candidate to really grow and develop in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Project management of preclinical and clinical studies, create and evolve the project development plan and assess critical path activities.
• Key point-of-contact with external partner organizations to ensure budgets, contracts, resources, data quality and adherence to timelines are met.
• Oversight of the Phase I and Phase II clinical trial set-up and management, working closely with the CDO, CMO and Clinical Operations consultant to ensure the trial is conducted to appropriate corporate and regulatory standards.
• Oversight and project management of the Quality Management System, working closely with the CDO and the Quality Assurance consultant to ensure that the company is operating at the appropriate level of compliance.
• Effectively communicate project progress updates with the management team, highlight potential delays, mitigations and action plans, escalating any performance and quality issues.

Desired skills and experience

• A degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Project management experience in a biotech/pharma environment or health related field.
• Background in clinical research and/or preclinical development.
• Experience in working with external partners and coordinating complex projects with multi-site input.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and have an active interest in drug development.

Application & info

Deadline for application: March 20th 2026 (however should a suitable candidate be identified before the deadline, the job application will be removed)

Role is based in our Aarhus office, but a hybrid position could be considered.

Start Date: Immediately or June 2026 at the latest

Send cover letter and CV in English marked “Project Manager/Clinical Study Manager” to info@teiturtrophics.com.