Director of Real World Evidence / Directrice de l'Évidence du Monde Réel

Passionate about Driving Impact Through Data?

Join us as the Director of Real-World Evidence, where you’ll lead the development and delivery of strategically aligned RWE across global markets!

In this high-impact role, you’ll support regional and local teams, help operationalize the RWE strategy, lead key studies, and introduce innovative approaches to evidence generation.

Collaborate across a global matrix and ensure the insights you generate drive differentiation and action.

The Position

In this key role, you will drive the design, execution, and communication of impactful RWE studies that support product differentiation, market access, and stakeholder engagement.

You will act as a strategic partner to regional and local teams, guide the operationalization of the RWE strategy, and champion innovative approaches to evidence generation. By collaborating across Medical, Market Access, and Commercial functions, you will play a critical role in shaping the value narrative of our therapies on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of RWE studies across IO to generate evidence that supports product differentiation, access, and value demonstration.
• Drive innovative RWE approaches through novel partnerships, advanced protocol design, and strategic use of real-world data.
• Act as a strategic advisor to regional and local teams, providing guidance on study design, methodology, and operational execution.
• Oversee the selection and delivery of high-priority RWE studies from the IO office, ensuring strategic alignment and scientific impact.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders—including Medical, Marketing, and Market Access—and ensure alignment with global and US (NNI) RWE strategies.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or PharmD) in a relevant field such as Epidemiology, Public Health, biostatistics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs with extensive responsibility for Real World Evidence (RWE), HEOR, or similar roles within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated experience in relevant therapeutic areas within the cardiometabolic space and innovative products in that domain.
• Excellent English writing abilities and a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Expertise in clinical and statistical validation of endpoints, statistical modeling, time-to-event analysis, comparative effectiveness, etc.
• Experience in establishing relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
• Preferably, experience in generating HTA- and regulatory-grade evidence.

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 opportunities to gain exposure to and experience in the strategic office while establishing their international network before moving on to positions where they can share their expertise and support the development of future talents. 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. As a dynamic company in a rapidly evolving industry, we understand that what brought us here may not ensure future success. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We seize opportunities for growth and development across all areas—from research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales. Together, we’re working to advance patient care.

Contact

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