Assoc Director

Title: Associate Director

Department: Bangalore R&D

Location: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) India, Bangalore

Are you passionate about what you are doing? Do you want to build excellence within processes in the most efficient way? Do you have an innovative mindset to drive change in a future-ready environment? Are you best at what you do? If so, raise your hand as there is an exciting opportunity waiting for you as “Associate Director” with us. "Apply now" - At Novo Nordisk, we assure you will experience the best.

About the Department 

Bangalore R&D since its inception, has transitioned from a small start-up to one of the largest units in Global Business Services, Bangalore (GBS) and a key contributor to Novo Nordisk clinical development portfolio. In Bangalore R&D, we are responsible for managing clinical drug development worldwide from early development phases to product introduction. Clinical Data Science Bangalore department in existence since many decades .The team has a good blend of experience and fresh perspective and comprises experienced programmers, who form the core of the team. The main purpose & objective is to ensure high quality in preparing and conducting statistical analysis in accordance with the project milestones and provide programming support and expertise to all clinical development activities within Novo Nordisk.

The Position

As a Associate Director, the ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and setting directions for Clinical Data Scientists according to Novo Nordisk Way including continuous improvement of business processes, striving for simplicity, and securing cross organizational collaboration and the delivery of business results. The responsibilities further include development of Clinical Data Scientists and provide inputs to organizational review. It’s a core people management role and would require someone who is good with team handling, mentoring and coaching further aiming to play crucial role in team expansion.

• Responsible for planning, executing and leading Clinical Data Scientists deliverable with respect to Clinical Trials data
• Contribute to the planning the global resources for the teams working on the project in Denmark as well as in India.
• Conduct regular meetings in the team to share information and opinions, and to promote new business processes and/or management decisions.

• Responsible for timely identification of resource needs and gaps within team, the consequences, and their possible solutions to ensure optimal and flexible use of global resources.

• Ensuring timely deliverables at an appropriate level of quality in accordance with project milestones and the overall Novo Nordisk prioritisation

Qualification

• More than 9 years of experience in related field along with Graduate or Post Graduate Degree in engineering, statistics or equivalent is preferred.
• At least 4-5 years in a team/line/people management role is a must.

• Extensive experience with communication and presentations.
• Extensive experience within drug-development.
• In-depth knowledge of statistical programming.
• Experience with the process of drug applications with the various regulatory agencies 
• Experience in project management is preferred.
• Ability to cross collaborate and work with the teams and stakeholders from different backgrounds and cultures in a Hybrid setup.
  
  

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.

Contact

If you believe you are a match for the above requirements and are willing to take up the role, please apply here with our online application tool. Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line Manager before applying. We don’t take applications via direct mail.

Deadline

Apply on or before: 17th April, 2026

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.