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.

In this pivotal role, 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 opportunity to transform data into strategy — and strategy into global health impact.

The Position

In this impactful role, you will design and implement a region-specific evidence and data strategy that informs market access, commercial, and clinical decision-making. Working closely with global, regional, and local teams, as well as 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 (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 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 more than 190 countries and 95% of the world’s population. Around 430 million people are living with diabetes in these countries, and an estimated 570 million live with obesity. We serve 25 million people each day 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. The IO-SO Office in Zurich serves as a Talent Hub, offering employees the opportunity to gain exposure to and experience in the strategic office and establish their international network, before moving on to positions in global regions and markets. For this role, international mobility within a time horizon of three years is a requirement.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change; we drive it. We’re a dynamic company within an ever-evolving industry, fully aware that what brought us success in the past may not suffice in the future. We embrace experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We seize opportunities for development across all facets of our work — from research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales — all geared towards enhancing patient care.

Contact

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