AScience & Intelligence Director - Regulatory Affairs (Clinical)

Are you driven by turning regulatory science and intelligence into real strategic impact? As Science & Intelligence Director, you will shape how insights, evidence and foresight influence regulatory strategy, pipeline decisions and patient access across Novo Nordisk’s portfolio.

Your new role

As Science & Intelligence Director, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening regulatory science and intelligence as a strategic enabler across RQ&C, R&D and the wider enterprise. You will transform complex data, signals and trends into clear guidance that supports confident decision-making and accelerates development and approvals.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining a robust intelligence framework that integrates internal clinical and regulatory data with external scientific and regulatory signals, translating them into actionable portfolio and project recommendations.
• Embedding regulatory science and therapeutic-area expertise through defined ways of working, strengthening risk assessment, evidence generation and submission readiness across the pipeline.
• Leading global regulatory and horizon scanning activities, assessing emerging guidance, legislation and competitor precedents to anticipate pathways, timelines and competitive implications.
• Evaluating novel regulatory-science approaches—such as innovative endpoints, real-world evidence, digital measures and trial designs—and converting them into concrete recommendations for development teams.
• Providing decision support to projects and governance forums through concise briefs, risk–opportunity assessments and clear strategic recommendations.

You will also represent Science & Intelligence in internal forums and cross-functional impact assessments, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

Your new department

You will join the Science & Intelligence team within the Science, Policy & Intelligence area, part of Regulatory, Quality & Clinical Reporting (RQ&C). The team consists of six dedicated colleagues working at the intersection of regulatory science, policy, intelligence and strategy.
We operate in a highly collaborative, international environment, characterised by curiosity, trust and a strong ambition to continuously improve how regulatory insights drive business and patient impact.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a strategic, analytically strong leader who thrives in complex, global environments. Ideally, you bring:

• An advanced scientific degree (PhD or PharmD preferred) with deep expertise in regulatory science and drug development.
• Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in global regulatory affairs and R&D, complemented by strong exposure to competitive or strategic intelligence.
• Proven ability to influence regulatory and portfolio decisions, preferably with experience as a regulatory decision-maker or senior strategic advisor.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, enabling you to translate complex topics into clear, compelling guidance across organisational levels.
• A collaborative, forward-looking mindset, with the ability to build strong networks and navigate international regulatory and cultural landscapes fluently in English.
• Experience within diabetes and obesity is a plus.

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.

Contact:
For further information about the position, please contact Katrine Rasmussen VKNR@novonordisk.com.

Application deadline:
3 May 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.