Senior Director, Medical & Regulatory UK

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Novo Nordisk is seeking a Senior Director, Medical & Regulatory UK to lead medical, regulatory and patient safety strategies, act as country Medical Director, and shape external partnerships with KOLs, NHS bodies, payers and ABPI while guiding medical and regulatory strategy for brands and pre launches. The ideal candidate is a Qualified Medical Doctor with ABPI certification, a proven multinational pharma track record in the UK NHS market, deep scientific understanding, and a demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams. The role demands 3-5 year strategic planning, timely regulatory input for launches, strong scientific communications and ABPI MHRA compliance. To apply, tailor your CV to show measurable launches, NHS/payer engagement, regulatory success and team development; quantify outcomes and highlight UK/EU expertise; deadline 24 February 2026.

Are you an experienced and forward-thinking Medical Director?  Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced market environment?  Would you like to join a team of passionate and mission-driven colleagues at Novo Nordisk that serve hundreds of millions of patients living with serious chronic diseases. If this sounds like you, then read on and apply today!

We are recruiting a Senior Director, Medical & Regulatory, that will lead Medical, Regulatory and Patient Safety strategies for Novo Nordisk in the UK. As a key member of UK leadership team, you will actively contribute to affiliate decision making, provide your Medical & Regulatory expertise and act as the country Medical Director for Novo Nordisk UK. You will join an industry-leading team of 90 experienced colleagues and will act as Medical and Scientific voice for Novo Nordisk towards key external stakeholders including industry, academia, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), payers, and patient bodies. As we look forward to bringing our existing pipeline to the UK market, this role offers a valuable opportunity to benefit millions of patients across the NHS and private healthcare sector.

The position is based in our office in Gatwick, Greater London, which is the primary place of work.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Create and execute a 3-5-year strategic plan for your area, aligning functional objectives with affiliate, regional, and global direction.
• Together with your team develop and lead medical strategies for brands and pre-launch phases, ensuring proactive medical guidance to all functions.
• Develop strong network with key external stakeholders, including KOLs, Health Care professionals, Industry and patient associations, academic bodies, health authorities, NHS health boards and ABPI, aimed at fostering mutually beneficial partnerships and shaping market environment.
• Provide timely and relevant regulatory input enabling efficient product launches and marketing campaigns.
• Drive scientific communication strategies, including input to clinical trials, RWE plans, and publication strategies.
• Ensure compliance with ABPI Code of Practice, Health Authority requirements (MHRA) and the European Pharmacovigilance Framework.
• Lead, coach, and develop your direct reports and the whole team. Foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that allows people to give their best. Develop talents, ensuring succession planning, and participate in cross-functional development activities.
• Represent UK in internal Medical & Science regional and global leadership forums.

Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced Medical and Regulatory Leader with the following qualifications:

Need to have:

• Qualified Medical Doctor with an ABPI certification.  
• Proven successful track record in a multinational pharmaceutical company, with the UK NHS pharmaceutical customer base. Experience with private healthcare markets is an advantage.
• Deep scientific understanding of biotechnology and medicine development at a strategic level.
• Understanding of UK and European medical and regulatory requirements, as well as health economics.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional medical & regulatory teams to deliver successful business outcomes.
• Assertive and outgoing leader who is able to challenge status quo in a respectful and collaborative manner.
• Extensive experience developing and coaching high performing teams and fostering an open culture of innovation and collaboration.
• A commercially minded leader that is passionate about driving the best outcome for patience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.  

Deadline

We look forward to receiving your application latest by 24th of February 2026.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

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 preventing 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.