Global Medical Director – Obesity

Novo Nordisk

Medical Director driving Global Medical Affairs for obesity care with strategic influence across deliverables. Engaging with global teams and KOLs in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeSøborg • 🇩🇰 DenmarkLead💰 DKK 1,034,800 - DKK 1,593,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Global Medical Affairs with a focus on obesity and cardiometabolic disease, providing scientific guidance and strategic planning for clinical trials. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and effectively communicating complex scientific data to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Degree (M.D.)Clinical Development ExpertiseScientific Planning for Clinical TrialsCross-Functional LeadershipStrong Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Scientific Data InterpretationClinical Trial StrategyDrug Development ExpertiseObesity KnowledgePharmaceutical Industry Understanding

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsProactive AttitudeAction-Oriented MindsetMentoring AbilityRelationship Management

Industry Keywords

Global Medical AffairsKey Opinion Leaders (KOLs)Therapy Area ExpertiseScientific Narrative DevelopmentMatrix Environment Navigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a key role in shaping and executing critical Global Medical Affairs deliverables
Provide timely, accurate, and credible scientific and medical guidance to internal and external stakeholders
Generate, interpret, and communicate scientific data to support the appropriate use of Novo Nordisk products
Independently evaluate new findings for their clinical relevance and potential impact across the therapy area and portfolio
Serve as a global subject matter expert (SME) of GMA obesity for products or projects
Shape the scientific narrative and contribute to the medical strategy
Represent GMA obesity within sub-GPTs and GPTs
Manage cross-functional teams or working groups
Engage with and maintain relationships with global and local Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
Mentor and educate less experienced colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical degree (M.D.) with substantial clinical, drug development, and/or research expertise in obesity and/or cardiometabolic disease
Substantial experience with strategic and scientific planning aspects of clinical trials and clinical development within the pharmaceutical industry
Advanced proficiency in scientific concepts, modes of action, and interpretation of preclinical and clinical data
Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and value chain
Ability to lead cross-functional workstreams
Strong presentation and influencing skills; able to communicate complex topics clearly to diverse audiences
Proactive, action-oriented, and comfortable navigating a dynamic, project-oriented matrix environment
Fluent in written and spoken English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Continuous learning
Career development
Benefits tailored to your life and career stage
Short-term and/or long-term incentives
Other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks