Global Medical Excellence & Scientific Communication Director / Global Medical Excellence & Scientific Communication Directress

Join Our Team at Novo Nordisk Rare Disease

Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to support Novo Nordisk Rare Disease in enhancing our commitment and leadership in rare blood and kidney disorders? This position offers a unique chance to lay the groundwork for a new therapeutic area within Novo Nordisk, drive scientific excellence, and foster a culture of high performance that can transform clinical practices.

Your New Role

In this dynamic position, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of Global Medical Affairs in Rare Disease. This high-impact role balances strategic thinking with robust execution to promote medical excellence and effective scientific communication across various portfolios and geographies.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Co-lead the integration of a new asset and collaborate in a highly cross-functional model to establish a new therapeutic area within Novo Nordisk.
• Develop and drive comprehensive Medical Affairs strategies, ensuring alignment between business priorities and operational plans for Rare Blood and Rare Kidney diseases.
• Execute key medical affairs functions in early pre-launch, including activities related to medical excellence, launch readiness, and medical insights.
• Translate medical strategic priorities into a cohesive, consistent, and proactive global scientific communications strategy, ensuring clinical data has a significant impact.
• Enhance our scientific communication efforts, advance digital engagement, and effectively translate complex scientific concepts into improved clinical care through deliberate scientific exchanges.
• Foster excellence in medical affairs capabilities within global and affiliate medical teams, maintaining state-of-the-art competencies and know-how in medical excellence and scientific communication.

Your New Department

Located in Zurich, Switzerland, the Rare Disease division serves as the global head office for Novo Nordisk's rare disease initiatives. We are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with serious chronic rare diseases, placing patients at the heart of our operations. Our vision is to lead in areas such as rare blood, rare bleeding, rare endocrine, and rare kidney disorders. We embody the Novo Nordisk Way, leveraging our rich heritage in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment. If you resonate with our ambitious team that values curiosity and generosity, we invite you to consider joining us.

Your Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for an organized, proactive professional with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a data-driven approach to decision-making. You should excel at influencing across varied organizational levels, thrive on innovation, and effectively balance strategic vision with operational execution.

What You Will Bring

• 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, showcasing expertise in product launches from a Medical Affairs standpoint and strong skills in medical/scientific communication.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in developing and executing a variety of deliverables within scientific communications.
• Advanced degree required (MSc, MBA, PhD, or MD).
• Fluency in English, with the ability to operate effectively in a global matrix environment and across diverse cultural and scientific contexts.
• Excellent project and stakeholder management skills, particularly in complex matrix environments.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Each day, we strive to find solutions that combat serious chronic diseases. Our work is approached with an unconventional spirit, determination, and continuous curiosity. For over a century, this unique mindset has allowed us to build a company unlike any other—one that thrives on a shared passion for our mission, mutual respect, and a drive to surpass our known limits, yielding extraordinary results.

What We Offer

In addition to our distinctive culture and exceptional outcomes, being part of a global healthcare company offers a wealth of opportunities for learning and professional development, with benefits designed to cater to your career and life stage.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Please note that Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. The job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change, and more detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.