Global Medical Director – Diabetes

Novo Nordisk

Global Medical Director leading diabetes medical strategy and GMA deliverables for Novo Nordisk. Collaborating across teams to ensure project objectives are met in diabetes care.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeSøborg • 🇩🇰 DenmarkLead💰 DKK 1,034,800 - DKK 1,593,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Global Medical Affairs with a focus on diabetes treatment, including strategic planning, regulatory document management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead medical strategies and engage with stakeholders effectively.

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Global Medical Affairs ExpertiseDiabetes Treatment KnowledgeRegulatory Document ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic Planning Experience

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Hard Skills

Medical LeadershipProject ManagementScientific Content DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceStrategic Medical Direction

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsStakeholder ManagementTeam-Oriented ApproachCommunication SkillsMatrix Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

M.D.MSc in Health SciencesPhD in Relevant Medical Specialization

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ExperienceGlobal Strategic PlanningAmylin-Based ProjectsMedical AffairsKey Opinion Leaders Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Global Medical Affairs (GMA) Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned amylin-based projects or compounds for diabetes treatment
Provide medical leadership, being responsible for overall GMA deliverables, and cross‑functional alignment to achieve the project(s) objectives
Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration and consistent communication with internal stakeholders within GMA and from other functions
Be the global SME and lead on one or more specific products/projects towards internal/external stakeholders
Supports the Director/Senior Director in the successful development, optimization, and execution of medical strategies in the assigned therapy area/product
Manage medical input to regulatory documents for products/projects
Oversee development, review, and approval of medical and scientific content to ensure accuracy, consistency, compliance, and alignment with therapeutic area and portfolio strategies
Lead and support external scientific engagement activities, ensuring actionable insight generation and compliant execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

An M.D. or MSc in health sciences (PhD and/or medical specialisation relevant to diabetes)
Extensive pharmaceutical and medical affairs experience, with substantial exposure to global strategic planning and launch experience
Previous experience in diabetes or related area is required, while understanding of amylin’s role in diabetes treatment is an advantage
A proven track record of driving strategic Global Medical Affairs projects cross-functionally and navigating complex global pharmaceutical organisations to keep stakeholders aligned and on time
Strong matrix and informal leadership skills and experience, with the ability to set medical direction, make accountable decisions and represent GMA credibly with senior internal stakeholders and global Key Opinion Leaders.
Enterprise thinking and a strategic mindset, paired with excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Benefits

Comp & perks

continuous learning
career development
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