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Medical Director - Portfolio

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About the Department The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is diverse, collaborative and patient‑centered. It supports medical education, evidence generation, regulatory strategy and stakeholder engagement across therapeutic areas.

The Position Overview The Medical Director is a subject matter expert for cardiovascular and cardiometabolic products. The role interfaces with CMR, Marketing, and global teams to drive scientific exchange, education, and evidence generation. It leads advisory board meetings, supports product positioning, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Functions

Provide input to Product Development Plan (PDP) and Evidence Generation Plan (EGP).

Serve as NNI Medical Affairs representative on the Medical & Science Team.

Review and provide comments to trial outlines/protocols for Novo Nordisk‑sponsored clinical trials.

Review proposals for investigator‑sponsored studies and provide comments to RGC Chair.

Attend Research Grants Committee meetings and participate in decisions for ISS proposals.

Assist with identification and support of National Leaders/National Expert Panels for select clinical trials.

Support investigator meetings and serve on Clinical Trial Strategy Team.

Plan and execute National Advisory Board meetings with the Senior Medical Director.

Deliver clinical data at advisory board meetings and gain feedback from advisors.

Support other advisory boards with clinical data and presentations.

Partner with professional associations to identify shared goals and initiatives.

Participate in Publication Planning Group; review and provide comments to abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.

Assist in developing medical education priorities and IME plan in collaboration with IME lead.

Review and assist with selection of proposals for IME grant funding.

Train Field Medical Affairs, Sales, and Market Access teams on clinical trial data and prescribing information.

Review and approve Medical Information letters and AMCP dossier.

Support Speakers’ Bureau, including presentations at Speaker Training and Curriculum Development meetings.

Provide medical review of all materials for PRB for launch products.

Provide input and support to Medical Information lead for PRB for non‑launch products.

Serve on Extended Medical Team (EMT) and assist with development of Medical Product Plan; may serve as chair of Core Medical Team.

Represent NNI Medical Affairs on Global Core Medical Team (CMT).

Collaborate with HEOR to provide clinical input on HEOR projects and authorship on abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.

Serve on Local Labeling Committee (LLC) and provide medical input to Regulatory Affairs.

Qualifications

MD, DO, PhD, or PharmD required.

A minimum of 5 years of combined clinical, research, or pharmaceutical experience.

Experience in relevant therapeutic area strongly preferred.

Strong strategic mindset, understanding of market needs, and resource allocation skills.

Excellent communication and presentation skills; experienced working in a complex matrix environment with strong stakeholder management skills.

Strong tactical familiarity with the design, oversight, and assessment of clinical trials and other medical affairs tools.

Physical Requirements 20–30% overnight travel required. Position is field‑based; ideal candidate can be based remotely near a major airport but must travel regularly to Plainsboro, NJ.

Equal Opportunity Statement We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all applicants. Novo Nordisk is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws or regulations. If you are interested in applying and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1‑855‑411‑5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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