Medical Director

What if your next role did not just follow medical strategy—but defined it.

Your new role

As the Medical Director for the Irish affiliate, you will lead where science meets impact, driving unordinary change across the healthcare landscape.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Lead the development and execution of medical affairs strategies that drive strong scientific engagement with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), local medical societies, and other partners, enhancing our external presence.
• Oversee clinical research activities, including planning, execution, and management of clinical trials and real-world evidence studies in Ireland.
• Oversee the design and execution of scientific communication strategies, including publications, medical education, and symposia.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including safety reporting, promotional material review, and adherence to local regulations and statutory provisions.
• Lead and align multiple teams across sub-functions, fostering collaboration, driving our “One Team” culture, and providing leadership and direction to people leaders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Foster collaboration across functions, manage complex stakeholder landscapes, and build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational objectives.

Your new department

The Medical Director is a key strategic role within Novo Nordisk Ireland. Reporting to the General Manager Ireland, and leading the Medical team, while also serving as an integral part of the Country Leadership Team. You will join a dynamic and collaborative organisation devoted to transforming the lives of patients. Based in Dublin, Ireland, you will work in a fast-paced and innovative environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.

Your skills & qualifications

•  You have a track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving strategic initiatives across complex stakeholder landscapes.
• You’re experienced in designing and delivering medical education initiatives and have an engaging presence in delivering scientific communication.
• You’re able to deliver impactful business results and oversee large-scale, cross-functional processes and projects.
• You have a solid understanding of the following therapy areas: Obesity, Diabetes and/or Cardiovascular Disease.
• An ability to develop and implement long- and short-term business strategies that align with Novo Nordisk's goals, and to orchestrate large-scale, sustainable solutions across complex stakeholder landscapes.
• An advanced degree in a medical field is required. An additional degree in Business Administration or related field (e.g. MBA) is desirable.

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.

Deadline

21 November 2025

Until the completion of recruitment. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position may be closed early, with the standard time frame of 2 weeks. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 
Internal candidates are requested to inform their line manager when applying.

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.