Global Medical Director – Obesity

Role Overview

• Play a key role in shaping and executing critical Global Medical Affairs deliverables
• Provide timely, accurate, and credible scientific and medical guidance to internal and external stakeholders
• Generate, interpret, and communicate scientific data to support the appropriate use of Novo Nordisk products
• Independently evaluate new findings for their clinical relevance and potential impact across the therapy area and portfolio
• Serve as a global subject matter expert (SME) of GMA obesity for products or projects
• Shape the scientific narrative and contribute to the medical strategy
• Represent GMA obesity within sub-GPTs and GPTs
• Manage cross-functional teams or working groups
• Engage with and maintain relationships with global and local Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
• Mentor and educate less experienced colleagues

Requirements

• Medical degree (M.D.) with substantial clinical, drug development, and/or research expertise in obesity and/or cardiometabolic disease
• Substantial experience with strategic and scientific planning aspects of clinical trials and clinical development within the pharmaceutical industry
• Advanced proficiency in scientific concepts, modes of action, and interpretation of preclinical and clinical data
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and value chain
• Ability to lead cross-functional workstreams
• Strong presentation and influencing skills; able to communicate complex topics clearly to diverse audiences
• Proactive, action-oriented, and comfortable navigating a dynamic, project-oriented matrix environment
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Benefits

• Continuous learning
• Career development
• Benefits tailored to your life and career stage
• Short-term and/or long-term incentives
• Other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks