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

Join Us as Director, 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.

You will identify key evidence gaps, steer Real World Evidence (RWE) programs, and collaborate with global, regional, and local teams to shape smarter decisions in market access, clinical, and commercial arenas. This is your chance to turn data into strategy—and strategy into global health impact.

The Position

In this influential role, you will design and implement a region-specific evidence and data strategy that informs market access, commercial, and clinical decision-making. By working closely with various teams, including Data Science and Scientific Communications, you'll help 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 International Operations markets, aligned with global integrated evidence generation plans.
• Identify and prioritize clinical, economic, and regulatory evidence needs and gaps across International Operations 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 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 over 190 countries and 95% of the world’s population. With around 430 million people living with diabetes and an estimated 570 million with obesity in these regions, we serve 25 million individuals daily who live with chronic diseases. The IO-SO Office is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland.

At Novo Nordisk, we invest in our talent and support their development through our Talent Incubator. The IO-SO Office in Zurich functions as a Talent Hub, providing employees with opportunities to gain exposure and experience in strategic operations, establishing their international network before advancing to positions in global markets where they can share expertise and develop future talents. For this role, international mobility within a three-year time frame is a requirement.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change; we drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an ever-evolving industry, and we understand that our past successes may not guarantee future achievements. We embrace experimentation and strive for excellence without fixating on perfection, seizing opportunities for development. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales, we are all committed to enhancing patient care.

Contact

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