Project Nurse for Clinical Research and Development of Future Treatments

PROJECT NURSE FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE TREATMENTS

Are you passionate about patient-centered research and do you want to help create new knowledge that can improve the treatment of patients with lung diseases? Then read on!

We are looking for a dedicated project nurse for the Lung Medical Research Department COP:RESP at Herlev - and Gentofte Hospital ( https://copresp.dk/ ). You will play a central role in the conduct of clinical studies and research projects within pulmonology and vaccine development.

Your primary task will be to contribute to the start-up and operation of a larger research project, focusing on the development and testing of a new influenza vaccine. In this connection you will play an important role in contacting participants as well as in planning, coordinating and conducting related study activities. In time there is a possibility to become involved in the department's other clinical studies and research projects within pulmonology and vaccine development.

About us

The Lung Medical Research Department is an independent research unit under the Medical Department at Herlev - and Gentofte Hospital, located at Gentofte Hospital.

We research chronic lung diseases such as bronchiectasis, COPD, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and interstitial lung diseases. At the same time we participate in the development and testing of new vaccines, which are expected to become an important focus area in the coming years. The patient is always at the center of our work, and we have ambitions to develop future treatments through high-quality research.

You will become part of a department with many research projects and a dedicated, multidisciplinary team consisting of doctors, project nurses, bioanalysts, biochemists, medical students, physiologist, biostatistician and administrative staff. We work closely together, share knowledge and help each other in everyday life.

About the position

As a project nurse you will, among other things, have responsibility for screening potential study participants, which takes place by telephone. You will also be responsible for booking, planning and carrying out visits in the research unit. The work is done in close collaboration with the department's other staff.

Your tasks will mainly include

• Screening, recruitment and ongoing contact with study participants.
• Planning and booking of visits.
• Telephone contact with potential study participants, who can be healthy or ill.
• Conducting clinical examinations, including lung function tests, blood sampling, sampling from the upper airways and ECG.
• Registration and reporting of data in relevant electronic systems.
• Ensuring that studies are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, ethical guidelines and ICH-GCP.
• Contributing to the daily operation and coordination of research activities in the department.

We are looking for a colleague who

• Is a trained nurse.
• Has an interest in clinical research and a desire to learn new things.
• Works independently and in a structured manner, but is also a strong team player.
• Thrives with short outpatient contacts and telephone contact with potential study participants.
• Is flexible and can maintain an overview in a day with changing priorities.
• Has good collaboration skills and contributes positively to the community.

We encourage both experienced and newly graduated nurses to apply for the position. Experience in research and/or pulmonology is an advantage but not a requirement.

We offer

• An exciting daily routine with clinical studies and development of new treatments and vaccines.
• Thorough introduction and training in research-related tasks.
• Opportunity for professional and personal development within clinical research.
• A strong professional and social community characterized by helpfulness, engagement and good humor.
• A flat organizational structure where ideas are heard and where individual contributions are valued.
• A positive work culture where we pull together and celebrate our results together.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of future treatments for the benefit of patients now and in the future.

Salary and terms of employment

The position is limited to an initial one year, and at 32-37 hours per week by agreement .

Working hours are typically Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.

As the work is project-based, you must be prepared that there may be tasks outside normal working hours as well as on weekends. This will always be planned and agreed in advance.

Salary and terms of employment follow the applicable collective agreement between the Danish Nurses Organization and the Regions’ Wage and Tariff Board.

Start of employment: 1 January 2027, possibly earlier if feasible.

Application deadline: 23 October 2026.

Additional information

If you have questions about the position, you are very welcome to contact Chief Nursing Officer Dorthe Sandbæk Høgsberg at phone 38 67 72 16 or via email: [email protected] .

We look forward to receiving your application.