Associate Director, Medical & Regulatory

Medical & Regulatory Associate Director
Athens, Greece

Are you ready to be a trailblazer and shape the future of medical strategy? Will you seize the chance to transform healthcare and make a lasting difference for patients across Greece and Cyprus? Apply now and lead the way!

Your new role

As Medical & Regulatory Associate Director, you'll lead the strategic direction and operational excellence of our Medical and Regulatory function in Greece and Cyprus. This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll shape how we bring life-changing treatments to patients while building strong partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem.

Day-to-day your responsibilities will include:

• Driving operational excellence in medical, regulatory and safety operations in full compliance with corporate and legal requirements to support new business opportunities and strategic priorities
• Leading the planning and implementation of local medical strategy as an integral part of our portfolio and brand strategies, with a primary focus on obesity and diabetes
• Leading, inspiring and developing the Medical and Regulatory team to maximize their full potential and ensure field medical excellence
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with key stakeholders including KOLs, medical societies, key institutions in the healthcare sector and patient organizations to position Novo Nordisk as a strategic partner
• Driving pre-launch planning and execution to ensure strong KOL advocacy and impactful support in reimbursement processes
• Enhancing market shaping capabilities through strategic medical engagement and influence
• Serving as a member of the Greek Leadership Team and Crisis Response Team, providing strategic insight and driving cross-functional collaboration

Your new department

In Greece and Cyprus, you'll be part of a dynamic affiliate at the forefront of transformational change. As we expand our portfolio and deepen our impact in obesity and diabetes, your leadership will be critical to establishing the Medical & Regulatory department as a key driver of sustainable business performance and strategic customer engagement.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a strategic medical leader who can navigate complex healthcare systems while inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals. You'll bring with you:

• Medical Degree (preferably in Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, or General Practice) with corporate experience
• Extensive experience in Medical & Regulatory affairs, preferably in senior management positions within the pharmaceutical industry
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with proven people management experience
• Deep knowledge of the Greek healthcare system including policies, ecosystem, relationships and networking, with strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Fluency in both Greek and English (written and spoken)
• Strategic thinking ability with advanced business acumen and medico-marketing mindset
• Exceptional communication and influence skills with the ability to work independently and drive performance
• Leadership qualities that embrace the Novo Nordisk Way, with integrity, resilience and high energy

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Deadline

Please apply before 5th May

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.