Director, Medical Affairs – Portfolio

Novo Nordisk

Director of Medical Affairs leading field-based Medical Liaisons at Novo Nordisk. Focused on patient-centered strategies and compliance in the pharmaceutical industry across the East.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timePlainsboro • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $320,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Position provides field coaching, mentorship and management to the field-based Medical Liaisons
Develop and implement strategies aligned to identified territory archetype
Optimize management of key opinion leader/organized providers/academic institutions/integrated delivery networks and other key health care provider/organization relationships
Ensure personal development of the team
Ensure collaboration between the field-based Medical Liaison team and other NNI units / personnel
Prioritization of customer engagement based on territory archetypes
Responsible for administrative and management support of field-based FMA Program at Novo Nordisk Inc (NNI)
Establishes operating policies and procedures that affect the work unit
Develop budgets, schedules and performance standards
Lead and act in complete compliance with all laws, regulations and policies
Evaluate MLs in field and give timely and constructive feedback and guidance on performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in ML or equivalent role required
A minimum of 6 years previous management experience required, including at least 2 years leading field medical affairs personnel
A minimum of 8 years progressive pharmaceutical industry experience required, with at least 3 years of experience in a healthcare system preferred
An advanced health care or science degree (e.g., DO, MD, PharmD, PhD, DNP) required
Decisions have a serious impact on overall success or failure on area of accountability
Direct experience in therapeutic area (e.g. hematology, diabetes, endocrinology) is preferred
Proven track record of success, especially in the area of establishing relationships with opinion leaders, organized providers, strategy and team management, and significant cross-functional collaborative leadership capabilities
Requires demonstrated ability to establish and strengthen relationships with internal and external customers and the ability to enhance and advance Novo Nordisk's image and operations as a leading diabetes care company
Requires minimal supervision, the ability to proactively identify, address and resolve team-wide challenges, and be considered a valuable resource who sets a leadership example for others
Requires self-development, including leadership/personal development, reading latest scientific literature, and keeping up with competitors
Requires someone with a take-charge attitude, works autonomously and strategically, and adds creativity and value to operations on the Area and national level by leading and sharing best practices
Requires the flexibility and foresight to quickly and strategically navigate field medical personnel through a rapidly changing dynamic market space
Demonstrates leadership skills to less experienced field directors and assists them in strategic thinking and problem solving skills

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
sick time policy
flex-able vacation policy
parental leave policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

field coachingmentorshipmanagementbudget developmentperformance standardsstrategic planningcustomer engagementrelationship managementcomplianceevaluating performance

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem solvingstrategic thinkingself-developmentcreativityflexibilityautonomyproactive identification

Certifications

DOMDPharmDPhDDNP