Global Medical/scientific Director

Are you looking for an exciting and leading role in supporting Novo Nordisk Rare Disease by extending our commitment and leadership in rare endocrine disorders? Are you looking to work in a fast-paced dynamic and international environment where you can drive change and improve patient care on a larger scale? If yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you as Global Medical/Scientific Director in the Rare Endocrine Disorders Medical Affairs Team.

The Global Medical/Scientific Director will report to the Senior Global Medical Director, Rare Endocrine Disorders, Rare Disease Medical Affairs. This position is based at our office in Zurich, Switzerland.

**The Position**

As Global Medical/Scientific Director, you will be a key member of the rare endocrine disorders’ medical affairs team responsible for scientific and educational activities supporting the paediatric growth disorders portfolio.

Furthermore:

- You will support life cycle management of approved growth hormone products, working independently and cross-functionally on operational activities.
- You will coordinate and implement assigned global medical projects according to the medical and portfolio strategy for growth disorders and support the RWE strategy generating evidence to increase understanding of patients’ needs in the various disorders in different markets.
- You will provide guidance and support to key affiliates in the scientific dialogue and launch preparation activities for the portfolio products
- As a medical affairs specialist, you will play an important role in representing the Company interacting with external scientific leaders, study centres, patient advocacy groups and health authorities as needed

**Qualifications**

You are motivated to improve the lives of patients and you are Medical Doctor/PhD with experience in rare endocrine disorders. In addition:

- You bring more than 5 years of related work experience in the pharmaceutical industry in medical affairs
- You have strong communications skills and experience working in cross-functional, international teams in a matrix organisation
- You can think strategically and tactically regarding how innovation can support patient diagnosis and management
- Launch experience, commercial and business understanding is an advantage

**About the Department**

Novo Nordisk Rare Disease is a speciality care unit focused on generating scientific and technological breakthroughs for people living with a rare disease. We have a 40-year legacy and expertise in rare blood and endocrine disorders, which make us perfectly placed to drive innovations to lessen the burden and truly achieve life-changing benefits for people living with a rare disease - a population where the unmet need remains high and collectively affect around 350 million people across the globe.

**Working at Novo Nordisk**

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales - we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

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We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.