Global Medical Director

Novo Nordisk

Global Medical Director for MASH leading medical strategy, driving evidence strategy, and KOL engagement. Join a global team at Novo Nordisk focusing on chronic disease care.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeSøborg • 🇩🇰 DenmarkLead💰 DKK 1,034,800 - DKK 1,593,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape the global medical strategy for MASH
Act as global medical lead and SME on assigned MASH projects/compounds
Drive the GMA evidence strategy
Own global KOL engagement for assigned projects
Lead project and key trial communication strategy
Provide medical input to regulatory documents
Mentor and coach less-experienced colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.D. or MSc in health sciences (PhD and/or medical specialization relevant to MASH/hepatology, metabolic or cardiometabolic disease is an advantage)
Extensive pharmaceutical and/or medical affairs experience with substantial exposure to the strategic and scientific planning of clinical trials and clinical development
Proven track record of driving strategic GMA projects cross-functionally and navigating complex global pharmaceutical organizations
Strong matrix and informal leadership skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-management skills
A good network with therapy-area relevant global KOLs and clinical or scientific expertise in MASH or an adjacent area is considered a strong advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous learning
Career development
Benefits tailored to your life and career stage

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Hard Skills & Tools

medical strategyGMA evidence strategyregulatory documentsclinical trialsclinical developmentstrategic planningproject managementKOL engagementmentoringcoaching

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsstakeholder managementmatrix leadershipcoachingmentoring

Certifications

M.D.MSc in health sciencesPhD