Global Medical Affairs Director / Global Medical Affairs Directoress

Join Our Team as a Global Medical Affairs Director

Are you eager to take on an exciting and impactful role in supporting Novo Nordisk's commitment to innovating within the field of rare haematological and renal disorders? If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced international environment where you can drive change and enhance patient care on a larger scale, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

The Global Medical Affairs Director will be an integral part of the Rare Haemato-Renal Disorders Medical Affairs Team, reporting to the Senior Global Medical Director. This role will be based in our Zurich, Switzerland office.

The Position

As the Global Medical Affairs Director, you will play a pivotal role in guiding scientific and educational activities related to rare haematological and renal disorders, with a focus on immunological components.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Developing and providing input to the global medical affairs strategy for pipeline assets addressing rare haematological and renal disorders influenced by the complement system, along with the implementation of tactical projects.
• Acting as a strategic partner by delivering expert medical leadership to guide development, submission, and launch planning for various assets, providing crucial medical input across product development, regulatory, pharmacoeconomic, marketing, and safety aspects.
• Leading the development of Integrated Evidence Planning (IEP) and executing relevant projects within evidence generation.
• Creating educational materials and offering guidance to key affiliates in collaboration with the medical excellence team for scientific dialogue and launch preparation activities.
• Incorporating external perspectives, especially the patient and healthcare professional (HCP) voice and network, into our organization.
• Representing the company by engaging with external scientific leaders, study centres, patient advocacy groups, and health authorities as necessary.
• This is an office-based position, with international travel expected to be approximately 10% per year.

Qualifications

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about improving patient lives. You should hold a Medical Doctor, PhD, or PharmD with experience in immunology, rare bleeding, or rare renal disorders. In addition, you should possess:

• More than 5 years of relevant work experience in the clinical/pharmaceutical industry, including global or regional medical affairs expertise.
• An established network within the complement disorders field.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with external KOLs and societies credibly.
• Experience working in cross-functional, international teams in a matrix organization.
• Strategic and tactical thinking regarding innovations to support patient diagnosis and management.
• Strong project management skills to drive projects to completion within budget and timelines.
• A proactive attitude that allows for anticipating opportunities and challenges, along with the initiative to address them effectively.
• Experience in launches and a commercial understanding is an advantage.

About the Department

The Rare Disease division, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with serious chronic rare diseases. Our vision is to lead in rare blood, bleeding, endocrine, and kidney disorders, while prioritizing patient needs in everything we do. We embrace the Novo Nordisk Way, drawing on our rich heritage while fostering a fast-paced and entrepreneurial work environment that values curiosity and generosity.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we differentiate ourselves from typical healthcare companies. Amidst a world seeking quick fixes, we focus on sustainable solutions to combat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our innovative mindset propels everything we do, as we strive to push the boundaries of science, enhance healthcare accessibility, and ultimately treat, prevent, and cure diseases affecting millions. It takes a unique approach to drive lasting change in health.

Application Process

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