Medical Director – Rare Endocrine Disorders

Novo Nordisk

Medical Director role at Novo Nordisk driving strategic development in various therapeutic areas. Engaging with stakeholders and leading medical product planning initiatives.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timePlainsboro • 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 (Diabetes-GLP-1, Diabetes-Insulins, Cardiorenal, Obesity, NASH, Rare Blood Disorders, and Rare Endocrine Diseases, Neurodegenerative Diseases)
interface with key stakeholders across CMR, Marketing, and the Global organization to support strategic development and execution within a therapeutic area
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
manage multiple internal relationships within Novo Nordisk Inc. and Global HQ
chair and drive cross-functional Core Medical Team (CMT) and Extended Medical Team (EMT) meetings
align Medical Product Plan with Commercial colleagues
provide cross-functional strategic direction and medical leadership
secure approval for National Advisory Board meetings from Advisory Board Oversight Committee (ABOC)
drive development of agenda for advisory board meetings in collaboration with key stakeholders
drive Medical Affairs input to Evidence Generation Plan (EGP) and Product Development Plan (PDP)

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, proactively identify, address and resolve challenges, and set 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
sick time policy
flexible vacation policy
parental leave policy

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial methodologyGCP principlesmedical educationpublicationsevidence generation planproduct development planmedical product support activities

Soft Skills

strategic mindsetagilityproblem-solving skillssuperior communication skillsrelationship buildingindependent workproactive identification of challengesleadership

Certifications

MDDOPhDPharmD