Director of Evidence & Data Strategy / Directress of Evidence & Data Strategy

Join Our Team as Director of Evidence & Data Strategy

Are you ready to drive data-powered impact on a global scale? As our Director of Evidence & Data Strategy, you will lead the development of a focused evidence and data strategy across International Operations. This is your chance to convert data into strategy—and strategy into significant global health impacts.

The Position

In this pivotal role, you will design and implement a region-specific evidence and data strategy that informs market access, commercial, and clinical decision-making. Collaborating closely with global, regional, and local teams, as well as Data Science and Scientific Communications, you will help to fill critical evidence gaps and unlock the value of real-world data across diverse healthcare markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an evidence and data strategy tailored to IO markets, aligned with global integrated evidence generation plans.
• Identify and prioritize clinical, economic, and regulatory evidence needs and gaps across IO countries.
• Guide pre- and post-launch evidence generation to support market access, commercial success, and clinical adoption.
• Monitor and assess competitors’ real-world evidence strategies to inform proactive planning.
• Collaborate with RWE teams, Global Data Science, and local stakeholders to guide initiatives, align strategies, and optimize the use of in-country data assets.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or Master’s) in a relevant healthcare field preferred (e.g., epidemiology, health economics, public health, biostatistics, data science).
• At least 5+ years of experience in real-world evidence, HEOR, data strategy, or related roles in pharma or healthcare.
• Proven ability to lead evidence and data strategy initiatives with a holistic, business-aligned approach.
• Strong expertise in real-world data sources, with hands-on experience in leveraging RWD for strategic insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of success in global, cross-functional environments.

About the Department

As a key driver of Novo Nordisk’s future growth, International Operations (IO) is the largest operational unit in Novo Nordisk, covering more than 190 countries and 95% of the world’s population. Around 430 million people are living with diabetes in these regions, and an estimated 570 million live with obesity. We serve 25 million people each day who are living with chronic diseases. Novo Nordisk International Operations, Strategic Operations, is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland.

At Novo Nordisk, we aim to hire the best talent and support their development by acting as a Talent Incubator. Our IO-SO Office in Zurich serves as a Talent Hub that offers employees the opportunity to gain exposure and experience in the strategic office, establishing their international network before moving on to positions where they can share their expertise and create opportunities for future talents to experience rotations. For this position, international mobility within a three-year time horizon is a requirement.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change—we drive it. We’re a dynamic company operating in an equally dynamic industry, and we recognize that what brought us here may not be what leads us to future success. Embracing a spirit of experimentation, we strive for excellence without fixating on perfection. We seize opportunities for development and are committed to improving patient care across all aspects, from research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales.

Contact

If you believe you are qualified and ready to take on this challenge, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.