Medical Director - Rare Endocrine Disorders

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Novo Nordisk is looking for a Medical Director for Rare Endocrine Diseases to lead the medical strategy within a broad therapeutic area, drive the Medical Product Plan and chair cross functional teams with internal and external partners. The role requires strategic medical leadership, budget oversight, and collaboration with Global HQ, NAO, and key KOLs, including guiding advisory boards and shaping evidence generation plans. To apply, tailor your CV to demonstrate 10+ years of clinical, research, or industry experience, progressive leadership, and a proven record of working with project teams, advisory boards, and asset evaluations for licensing or acquisition. Highlight experience in Rare Endocrine Diseases, exceptional communication skills, and readiness to travel 20 30 percent while ideally working remotely on the East Coast near a major airport, focusing on patient impact and inclusive leadership.

About the Department

The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From healthcare provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

The Medical Director serves as the medical content lead for a Therapeutic Area (Diabetes-GLP-1, Diabetes-Insulins, Cardiorenal, Obesity, NASH, Rare Blood Disorders, and Rare Endocrine Diseases, Neurodegenerative Diseases). This role will interface with key stakeholders across CMR, Marketing, and the Global organization to support strategic development and execution within a therapeutic area. This includes the development of medical product and evidence generation plans based on insights from the marketplace. Responsibilities for this role will include leading the Core Medical Team, Project Team, and National Advisory Board meetings, serving as a key interface between the Global and NNI organizations.  In addition, this role may represent NNI on Global Project Teams (GPT) and Commercial Access Teams (CAT) and provide detailed medical evaluation of assets under consideration for licensing and/or acquisition, when needed.

Relationships

This position reports directly to the Therapy Area (TA) Head, Medical Affairs and will assist   in managing multiple internal relationships within Novo Nordisk Inc. and Global HQ. Key internal relationships include Project Managers, Field Directors, Medical Information, Publications, Clinical Directors, HEOR Directors, and Global Medical Directors.  The Medical Director role will be with or without direct managerial responsibility within the therapeutic area, depending on business needs and at the discretion of TA Head for Medical Affairs.  External relationships include expert advisory board members, investigators, other key opinion leader consultants, and key customer groups.

Essential Functions

• Lead the overall development of the Medical Product Plan, including medical strategies, tactics, and budget
• Chair and drive cross-functional Core Medical Team (CMT) and Extended Medical Team (EMT) meetings
• Gain endorsement of Medical Product Plan from Medical Affairs and overall CMR management
• Align Medical Product Plan with Commercial colleagues
• Partner with Project Manager to track key projects in Medical Product Plan and report on budget status
• Provide cross-functional strategic direction and medical leadership
• Lead planning and execution of National Advisory Board meetings
• Secure approval for National Advisory Board meetings from Advisory Board Oversight Committee (ABOC)
• Work with Project Manager to select and oversee vendor to ensure meeting logistics in compliance and meeting executed within budget
• Partner with Global Medical Director to secure alignment with Global Advisory Board meetings, where appropriate
• Drive development of agenda for advisory board meetings in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Partner with key internal stakeholders to identify and select KOL advisors based on qualifications and business needs
• Chair advisory board meetings/co-chair advisory board meetings with external KOL
• Ensure meeting minutes and action plan developed and shared with relevant stakeholders within the organization
• Drive Medical Affairs input to Evidence Generation Plan (EGP) and Product Development Plan (PDP)
• Provide medical input to EGP and PDP as Medical Director representative on Project Teams
• Co-chair and drive Project Teams for in-line and pipeline products in partnership with Clinical Director colleague
• Secure line management input and alignment from TA Head of Medical Affairs
• Present EGP and responses to PDP updates to NAO PDP Forum for endorsement
• Develop trusting working relationships with Project Vice Presidents (PVP) relevant for therapeutic area
• Present and share EGP with PVP and/or Global Project Team (GPT)
• Member of Global Project Team (GPT) and/or Commercial Access Team (CAT), as needed
• Represent NNI on therapeutic area relevant GPT and CAT (where seat available)
• Coordinate and align NNI and Medical Affairs input to relevant issues
• Share output, learnings, and relevant actions with NNI and Medical Affairs stakeholders where appropriate
• Medical evaluation of emerging portfolio assets
• Provide strategic medical evaluation of assets for licensing or merger and acquisition, at request of Senior Director, Pipeline & Market Development
• Present findings and recommendations to NNI management
• Other essential functions described in the Medical Director job document may also apply at times based on business need and at the discretion of the Executive Director

Physical Requirements

20-30% overnight travel required. Position is Home Office Based; Ideal candidate can be based remote anywhere in the United States, ideally on the East Coast and near a major airport, yet able to travel to Plainsboro, NJ regularly.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, or other relevant doctoral degree
• A minimum of 10 years combined clinical, research and/or industry experience required
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the Medical Director role preferred 
• Research or pharmaceutical industry experience in the relevant therapeutic area preferred       
• Evidence of progressive leadership experience in industry preferred
• Strong strategic mindset, agility, and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of market needs and resource allocation
• Expertise in clinical trial methodology and conduct, GCP principles, publications, ISS, medical education, and other medical product support activities
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written
• Proven track record of success, especially in establishing relationships with internal and external customers
• The ability to work independently, the ability to proactively identify, address and resolve challenges, and to be considered a valuable resource who sets a leadership example for others

The base compensation range for this position is $250,000 to $315,000. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.

Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and defeating diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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 other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk 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.