Scientific Medical Director, Cardiometabolic

International Operations, Region Europe and Canada

Ørestad, Denmark

If you’re driven by a desire to translate cutting-edge science into real-world clinical impact, elevate standards of care, thrive through collaboration, and navigate in a high impact role—this is your moment.

Your new role

As Scientific Medical Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing Novo Nordisk’s cardiometabolic strategies in International Operations (IO), covering Europe and Canada (EUCAN). You’ll operate at the scientific forefront, turning the latest research into meaningful medical advances.

You’ll serve as a trusted scientific partner across Region EUCAN and shape how we engage with healthcare professionals and opinion leaders.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Implement the Region EUCAN cardiometabolic therapy area medical strategy ensuring that strategic initiatives are able to implement and scale in affiliates
• Engage the cardiometabolic EUCAN medical teams and partner in EUCAN cross-functional teams and act as a medical expert across Region EUCAN
• Drive the EUCAN Cardiometabolic Medical Affairs priorities and act as a primary representative of Region EUCAN in therapy area specific medical fora and ensure Region EUCAN insights are captured
• Foster strong relationships, drive engagement with key internal and external stakeholders, and build strong strategic partnerships with e.g. opinion leaders, subject matter experts, professional associations, and vendors/consultants
• Act as subject matter expert within the cardiometabolic therapy area. Proactively collect, disseminate, interpret, and share medical insights/new medical knowledge in relevant cardiometabolic fora

Your new department

You’ll join the EUCAN Cardiometabolic Medical team—a dynamic, mission-driven team at Novo Nordisk. Reporting to the Head of Cardiometabolic Medical, Region EUCAN, you’ll be part of a global network of medical leaders shaping the future of care for people living with cardiometabolic diseases.

Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, you’ll work from our EUCAN Office, based in Ørestad—a hub for innovation, talent development, and cross-regional collaboration. This role offers exceptional exposure to an international network that can accelerate your career.

Your skills & qualifications

We’re looking for a scientifically rigorous, strategically agile, and highly collaborative leader who thrives where medicine, science, and business impact intersect.

What you bring:

• MD preferred, PhD or an advanced scientific degree with 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry – ideally in cardiometabolic diseases
• Proven track-record in Medical Affairs, including experience in pre-launch planning, scientific communication, and stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without formal authority in a global matrix organisation
• Exceptional scientific communication skills, analytical thinking, and presentation skills—with the ability to distil complex data into clear, compelling narratives
• A proactive, business, and solutions-oriented mindset, and deep commitment to improving outcomes for people living with cardiometabolic diseases

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.

What we offer

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer continuous learning, global mobility opportunities, and a people-first culture. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support both your professional ambitions and personal well-being—at every stage of your journey.

Deadline

23 November 2025 (Applications are reviewed on ongoing basis).

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

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

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.