Director of Evidence & Data Strategy / Directrice de l'Évidence et de la Stratégie des Données

Are You Ready to Drive Data-Powered Impact on a Global Scale?

As our Director, Evidence & Data Strategy, you will lead the development of a focused evidence and data strategy across International Operations. This is your opportunity to 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.

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 will 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 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 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. Approximately 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.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change; we drive it. We are a dynamic company in an equally dynamic industry. What brought us to where we are today may not necessarily lead us to future success. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We seize every opportunity for development. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales, we are all committed to improving 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.