Talent Pool -Director of Medical Affairs

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What if your next role didn’t just follow medical strategy—but defined it? As Director of Medical Affairs, you’ll lead where science meets impact, driving unordinary change across the healthcare landscape.

This is not just a vacancy — it’s a gateway to future opportunities.

Join our Talent Pool to stay connected for future opportunities as a Medical Affairs Therapeutic Area Lead at Novo Nordisk.

Even if there’s no open role right now, you’ll be among the first we contact when the right fit comes along. Let’s shape the future of medicine—together.

Your new role

As Director of Medical Affairs, you will lead strategy, scientific excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to advance Novo Nordisk’s impact across therapeutic areas.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Medical Affairs team to deliver on strategic objectives.
  • Define and implement national medical strategies aligned with business and patient needs.
  • Drive scientific communication and contribute to evidence generation and research activities.
  • Oversee medical support for product launches and lifecycle management.
  • Build strong relationships with external experts and lead medical education initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards, acting as medical signatory.
  • Contribute to senior leadership decisions as part of the national leadership team.

    • Your new department

    Join our special team, based in Gatwick UK and focusing on emerging therapy areas. Our department is dedicated to advancing scientific communication and building strategic relationships to drive innovation in healthcare. With a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere, you'll be part of a team that values the integration of patient voices and the development of strategic partnerships on both global and national levels.

    Your skills & qualifications

    We are looking for a strategic medical leader with a strong scientific background and proven experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate brings both vision and deep expertise, with the ability to inspire teams and shape the future of Medical Affairs at Novo Nordisk.

    Key qualifications include:

  • A university degree in a relevant field, such as Doctor of Medicine or equivalent.
  • Extensive experience in Medical Affairs or pharmaceutical medicine, ideally in research-driven environments.
  • Strong leadership capability with proven success managing senior teams and engaging external stakeholders.
  • Deep medical-scientific understanding and strategic thinking, combined with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry codes and regulations, with fluency in English and excellent communication skills.
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    Location:
    Gatwick
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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