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

Join Us as Director, Real-World Evidence

Are you passionate about driving impact through data? Join us as the Director of Real-World Evidence, where you will lead the development and delivery of strategically aligned RWE across global markets!

In this high-impact role, you will support regional and local teams, help operationalize the RWE strategy, lead key studies, and implement innovative approaches to evidence generation. Collaborate across a global matrix and ensure the insights you generate drive differentiation and action.

The Position

In this essential role, you will steer the design, execution, and communication of impactful RWE studies that bolster product differentiation, market access, and stakeholder engagement. You will be a strategic partner to regional and local teams, guiding the operationalization of the RWE strategy while championing innovative approaches to evidence generation.

By collaborating with Medical, Market Access, and Commercial functions, you will significantly influence 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—to 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 significant experience in Real World Evidence (RWE), HEOR, or similar within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated experience in relevant therapeutic areas, particularly within the cardiometabolic space and with innovative products in that field.
• Excellent English writing skills and a strong track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Expertise in clinical and statistical validation of endpoints, statistical modeling, time-to-event analysis, and comparative effectiveness.
• Experience in establishing relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
• Preferably experienced 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 the company, 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, as we serve 25 million individuals 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 and experience in strategic operations and establish their international network. 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 are a dynamic company in an ever-evolving industry, and we understand that what got us to where we are today may not ensure our success in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation and strive for excellence without fixating on perfection. We seize opportunities for development. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we're 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.