Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs CMC - Obesity & Cardiometabolic Health (OCH)

Are you passionate about leading people and shaping regulatory strategies that make a real impact? Do you thrive at the intersection of science, compliance and collaboration? We are looking for an Associate Director in Regulatory Affairs CMC Obesity & Cardiometabolic Health to join Novo Nordisk and help deliver innovative treatments to millions of people worldwide.

Your new role

As an Associate Director in RA CMC OCH, you will play a key leadership role in driving regulatory CMC excellence across the development portfolio.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing the team in line with the Novo Nordisk Way, ensuring strong performance, engagement and talent development
• Coordinating and prioritising tasks across the team, with clear performance follow-up to ensure timely and high-quality deliveries
• Setting direction and clarifying strategy for the team to ensure alignment with organisational and project goals
• Holding responsibility for people management activities, including Occupational Health & Safety, recruitment and terminations
• Ensuring robust work processes and compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements

Your new department

The RA CMC Obesity & Cardiometabolic Health (OCH) department is a growing organisation responsible for defining and driving regulatory CMC strategies for the OCH development pipeline at Novo Nordisk.

The department provides strategic regulatory CMC guidance from early development through the full product lifecycle, enabling strong and compliant submissions and successful commercial launches. Working in close collaboration with stakeholders across Research & Development, Global Manufacturing & Supply and affiliates worldwide, the team translates regulatory requirements into practical and executable CMC strategies.

The department is located in Søborg, Denmark, and plays a critical role in shaping the future of the Novo Nordisk OCH portfolio.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a leader with strong regulatory expertise and a collaborative mindset. You bring:

• A master’s degree or PhD in life science, engineering or a related field, and professional proficiency in English
• At least 6 years of experience within regulatory affairs, drug development or a related area, with a minimum of 4 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated experience from development and early lifecycle management phases, including hands-on regulatory submission experience
• A proven track record in people leadership, project management, stakeholder management and planning
• The ability to think creatively while navigating complex environments with tight timelines and multiple priorities

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.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from DKK 847,000 to DKK 1,245,100, corresponding to the level of the position. The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks. Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Jeppe Engelheim Müggler at JPUM@novonordisk.com or +45 30 75 60 25.

Deadline

Apply by 18 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.