Program Development & Training Director

Novo Nordisk

Director of Program Development & Training at Novo Nordisk responsible for scientific training and resources. Collaborating with stakeholders on medical communications and customer engagement strategies.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $187,100 - $327,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for development and execution of the content and training plan ensuring Medical Affairs has scientific resources and knowledge needed to help facilitate customer engagement.
Work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders to assist in the implementation of scientific initiatives focused on both internal and external customers.
Ensure accurate, timely and current medical updates to scientific communications materials and resources in use by FMA Team related to current and future treatment modalities and guidelines.
Create, review, update and archive FMA slide libraries, new hire material, therapeutic/product-specific key studies and other appropriate scientific/clinical material for use by FMA.
Serve as internal stakeholder to the Medical Omnichannel Team in creation of scientific statements, digital assets, etc. in support of therapeutic/product specific strategies.
Act as a liaison among FMA team, respective TA, MedMod&SPE, and Medical Information Departments.
Develop and implement MA assessment strategies and tools to evaluate FMA scientific competencies and knowledge level.
Manage relationships, contracts and projects with vendors and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Doctoral degree (PharmD, PhD or MD/DO) required
A minimum of 3 years of Field medical experience or prior work experience in a similar role required
A minimum of 5 years of industry experience required
Ability to manage multiple projects and engage stakeholders in a dynamic environment with tight timelines
Demonstrated understanding of legal and regulatory environment of pharmaceutical industry
Possess strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
Possess superior communication skills, both oral, written and presentation, and ability to engender trust and respect of peers and superiors
Presentable, highly articulate, goal-oriented, honest, with high integrity and strong ethics
Prior experience in diabetes and/or obesity preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word software applications and overall advanced computer skills with knowledge of literature search techniques required
Proven track record of strong teamwork, innovation, and project management

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
time off including sick leave, vacation policy, and parental leave policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

Field medical experienceMedical Affairs assessment strategiesScientific communicationsLiterature search techniquesProject management

Soft Skills

Strategic thinkingProblem-solvingSuperior communication skillsTeamworkInnovation

Certifications

Doctoral degreePharmDPhDMDDO