Associate Statistical Director – Cross-Trial Evidence, HTA

Novo Nordisk

Lead HTA statistical strategy for rare disease evidence generation at Novo Nordisk. Drive statistical input, synthesize evidence, and mentor team members in a specialized statistical function.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeSøborg • 🇩🇰 DenmarkLead💰 DKK 847,000 - DKK 1,245,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead rare disease HTA statistical strategy from planning through delivery.
Drive strategic statistical input to evidence generation plans, HTA submissions and payer evidence packages across the portfolio.
Synthesise evidence across clinical trials, indirect treatment comparisons and real-world evidence.
Translate statistical requirements of AMNOG, NICE, HAS and EU HTA joint clinical assessments.
Build methodological frameworks where standard approaches break down.
Develop and validate statistical approaches for comparative effectiveness.
Determine what's scientifically defensible and what HTA bodies will accept.
Drive strategic oversight to ensure methodological coherence across the portfolio.
Influence without authority and build capability.
Represent the organisation at scientific advice meetings and HTA body interactions.
Mentor team members, lead methodological working groups, contribute to publications, and drive knowledge sharing on rare disease HTA approaches.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or related quantitative field (or MSc with equivalent depth of experience)
Minimum 7 years pharmaceutical industry experience, with at least 3 years directly focused on HTA statistics and comparative effectiveness methods for market access
Deep expertise in indirect treatment comparisons, network meta-analysis, and evidence synthesis methods
Emerging informal leader who delivers results through colleagues - ability to influence across functions and geographies
Direct experience engaging with HTA bodies or payers on statistical and methodological matters
Interest in rare disease evidence challenges
Ability to operate beyond individual projects, shaping portfolio-level approaches and reusable frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

short-term and/or long-term incentives
employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks

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Hard Skills & Tools

statistical strategyevidence generationcomparative effectivenessindirect treatment comparisonsnetwork meta-analysisevidence synthesis methodsmethodological frameworksstatistical approachesHTA statisticsscientific defensibility

Soft Skills

influence without authoritymentoringleadershipknowledge sharingcollaborationstrategic oversightcommunicationcapability buildingresults deliverycross-functional influence

Certifications

PhD in statisticsPhD in biostatisticsMSc in quantitative field