Are you passionate about improving patient care across cardiovascular diseases? Are you motivated to apply your medical knowledge to generate, interpret and communicate scientific data and interact with global key opinion leaders? Do you possess the skills and expertise to shape strategies and lead high performing teams? 

We are seeking a (Senior) Global Medical Director to lead a dynamic team of medical specialists and set the Global Medical Affairs strategic direction for cardiomyopathy. Apply now for a life-changing career!  

The position
As a (Senior) Global Medical Director, you will lead a team of Global Medical Managers and Associate Global Medical Directors and you will be accountable for the development, planning and execution of the Global Medical Affairs Strategies for our Cardiomyopathy portfolio.

Reporting to the Vice President (VP) for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) in Global Medical Affairs, the (Senior) Global Medical Director will be part of the VP area leadership team and will represent Global Medical Affairs in global decision boards working closely with cross-functional stakeholders in Marketing, Market Access, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Research and Translational Medicine in the Global HQ Office as well as the Novo Nordisk regions and affiliates.

Your main responsibilities will be focused on: 

The development of the Global Medical Affairs strategy including molecule, physician groups and disease specific strategies as well as the publication strategy building on new scientific insight in alignment with the Global Project Teams Coordinate and distribute tasks according to company needs and personal development goals of employees; regularly update roles and responsibilities to build a strong performing team with diversity in skills and experience Ensure scientific alignment and facilitate that scientific knowledge is appropriately communicated and understood internally and externally from global to local across the world External liaison between Novo Nordisk and the scientific community, physicians, and physician organisations Responsible for overseeing scientific dialogue and communication strategy at international scientific meetings and conferences Initiating and overseeing the launch preparation for a phase 3 compounds in cardiomyopathy in close collaboration with regions and affiliates and the cross-functional team (Marketing and Market Access)

  

The position calls for an outgoing mature leader who can autonomously work as the strategic partner within interdisciplinary project teams and provide input to clinical development plans from a clinical, scientific and communication perspective.  

Leadership qualifications must be evident e.g., from earlier leadership positions or project management; the position builds on strong people management skills and a willingness to develop the team and continue to drive performance. 

 

Qualifications
To be a competitive candidate, you should have: 

An MD with PhD and/or specialist degree preferably in the field of cardiology  Extensive pharmaceutical industry experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Drug Development and/or Evidence Generation functions and preferably within relevant therapy area People and/or project management experience with proven ability to build and develop high performing teams Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills and ability to navigate effectively in an international matrix organisation Strong business acumen with evidence of strategic, tactical, and operational leadership Fluency in English, both written and spoken

 
On a personal level, we highly value authenticity, emphasising the importance of being true to oneself. Strong interpersonal skills are a key aspect of this role, as the ability to connect with others and foster positive relationships is crucial. Furthermore, the ability to assertively communicate and confidently decline, when necessary, demonstrates both self-assurance and effective decision-making.
Our commitment to innovation also applies to the way we work. We therefore embrace the hybrid workplace – with a blend of home office in Denmark and on-site office-based work in Søborg, Denmark where our team is based.  

About the department
Global Medical Affairs, CVD is a VP area responsible for building and delivering consistent scientific communication across all phases of drug development within the therapeutic areas of Heart Failure, Atherosclerotic/Ischemic Cardiovascular Disease (acute and Chronic) and Cardiomyopathy. The VP area consists of 3 director teams of high-performance individuals who are focused on innovative ways of working, has a strong sense of commitment and an open atmosphere. Our development pipeline within CVD is diverse and growing.

At large, Global Medical Affairs employs around 400 highly skilled colleagues and is involved across the development and commercialisation parts of our value chain, focusing on generating value by leading the scientific exchange between patients, expert communities, payers and the industry at large. The key pillars of Global Medical Affairs are driving insight-based decisions, strengthening evidence generation, leading scientific dialogue, guiding the best-in-class clinical care, and securing a future fit worldwide organisation.

 

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 50,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact
For further information, please contact Pernille Auerbach, Vice President at paue@novonordisk.com.

Deadline
11 May 2025
 

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.