Medical Director – Rare Endocrine Disorders

Novo Nordisk

Medical Director leading strategic development and execution in rare endocrine disorders at Novo Nordisk. Collaborating with global stakeholders and overseeing medical product plans in the therapeutic area.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $315,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the medical content lead for a Therapeutic Area
Interface with key stakeholders across CMR, Marketing, and the Global organization to support strategic development and execution
Lead the Core Medical Team, Project Team, and National Advisory Board meetings
Represent NNI on Global Project Teams (GPT) and Commercial Access Teams (CAT)
Provide detailed medical evaluation of assets under consideration for licensing and/or acquisition
Gain endorsement of Medical Product Plan from Medical Affairs and overall CMR management
Align Medical Product Plan with Commercial colleagues
Partner with Project Manager to track key projects in Medical Product Plan and report on budget status
Lead planning and execution of National Advisory Board meetings
Develop trusting working relationships with Project Vice Presidents (PVP) relevant for therapeutic area
Present findings and recommendations to NNI management

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, or other relevant doctoral degree
A minimum of 10 years combined clinical, research and/or industry experience required
A minimum of 2 years of experience in the Medical Director role preferred
Research or pharmaceutical industry experience in the relevant therapeutic area preferred
Evidence of progressive leadership experience in industry preferred
Strong strategic mindset, agility, and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of market needs and resource allocation
Expertise in clinical trial methodology and conduct, GCP principles, publications, ISS, medical education, and other medical product support activities
Superior communication skills, both oral and written
Proven track record of success, especially in establishing relationships with internal and external customers
The ability to work independently, the ability to proactively identify, address and resolve challenges, and to be considered a valuable resource who sets a leadership example for others.

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 pursuant to its sick time policy
flex-able vacation policy
parental leave policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial methodologyGCP principlesmedical educationpublicationsmedical product support activities

Soft Skills

strategic mindsetagilityproblem-solving skillssuperior communication skillsrelationship buildingindependenceproactive identification of challengesleadership example

Certifications

MDDOPhDPharmD