Associate International Medical Director

Are you a medical doctor with an interest in clinical development of pharmaceutical medicines for people living with haemophilia? Would you like to be part of our medical and science team in an international company with R&D-driven history of innovation and best-in-class medicines?

Then we offer you this interesting medical specialist position in the Rare Bleeding Disorders department within Medical & Translational Science, with opportunities for continuous personal and professional development. Apply today and join us for a life-changing career!

The position 

As a medical specialist your key responsibilities will be:  

• Develop and or execute the clinical development plans in line with the project and therapy area strategy
• Be medical responsible for clinical trials within rare bleeding disorders, which involves designing the clinical trials, ensuring sufficient medical monitoring oversight, interpreting, documenting and reporting trial results
• Engage with external medical and scientific experts to discuss scientific/medical insights and obtain guidance relevant for the execution of clinical development programmes
• Provide medical and scientific input during submissions and health authority interactions   
  
  
  

Qualifications

We expect you to have a university degree as a Medical Doctor and scientific training at PhD level or similar. Experience with clinical development of pharmaceutical products and therapy area knowledge within rare bleeding disorders are an advantage.

Other success criteria:

• Are a flexible, open-minded, and dedicated team player, with the ability to take on an informal leadership role.
• Have effective communication, coordination, and planning capabilities, with the ability to drive complex discussions involving diverse teams.
• Thrive in a global environment of continuous and fast development with focus on high quality and results.
• Have written and verbal proficiency in English.
  
  
  

About the Department 

The department Rare Bleeding Disorders is part of Diabetes & Rare Diseases under the clinical development function “Medical & Science” under Medical and Translational Science and located in Søborg, Copenhagen, Denmark. You will be part of an innovative organisation with an urge to develop lifesaving and life altering therapies and add value to society at large. We strive to empower our people and work in an agile way to move our projects fast forward with high scientific excellence in a competitive field. You will work together with a group of passionate and skilled specialists in a truly cross-functional manner. We work in an open, informal atmosphere characterized by mutual respect, knowledge sharing, and helpfulness.

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 letting perfection stand in the way of good. 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 have questions about the position, please contact Mette Marie Koefoed, Director, at mmkf@novonordisk.com.

Deadline 

3rd of May 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be conducted accordingly.

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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.