Corporate Vice President for Biometrics - Diabetes & Obesity

There is nothing more important for us than to drive change and help bring better treatments for people living with Diabetes and Obesity.

We are passionate about data science, and about constantly improving methodologies, study designs, simplifying and innovating data flows and statistical analyses. Are you as passionate, and do you want to work for the world leader in Diabetes and Obesity?

Are you an experienced pharma statistical/data leader with a vision to drive better design and analytics of clinical studies in these therapeutic areas? Do you excel in a dynamic environment where you can drive innovation and operational excellence? Would you like to be part of the organisation that has an unwavering dedication to improving the lives of people living with serious chronic diseases?  If yes, you might be our new Corporate Vice President for Biometrics in Diabetes and Obesity.

As the Corporate Vice President for Biometrics in Diabetes and Obesity you will lead data management, programming and biostatistics for our key therapeutic areas Diabetes and Obesity.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Data Science, you will oversee an international team of approximately 300 experts based in various locations globally. Furthermore, you will lead the collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders across our Research & Early Development, Development and Commercial organisations driving innovation, and operational excellence within trial analytics.

The position is based in Denmark.

The position

As the Corporate Vice President for Biometrics in Diabetes & Obesity, your key responsibilities include:

• You will independently set strategic goals for the area, aligning with Data Science priorities. Ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables of data management, programming, and statistical analysis for all clinical trials in Diabetes & Obesity.

• You will be responsible for developing and transforming the area, to ensure we can continue to deliver on the clinical trial portfolio, by driving innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the organisation.
• A key priority will be coaching your team, fostering talent development, and ensuring department growth. You will also promote a psychologically safe, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

The area is part of the global Data Science organisation within Novo Nordisk Development. You will join the Data Science Leadership Team and may substitute for the Senior Vice President and leadership team members on scientific and technical matters, contributing to the overall strategic direction and innovation. Key responsibilities include proactively fostering internal collaboration and managing stakeholders effectively.

Data Science in Novo Nordisk Development is an industry-leading organisation of approximately 1,200 passionate and phenomenal colleagues responsible for all aspects statistical design and analyses of RCTs, Data Management, RWE, AI/ML, Pharmacometrics including Clinical Trial Simulations, Advanced Analytics, Image Analytics, Multi Omics analytics, digital and data infrastructure, Data & AI Governance etc.

Qualifications

We are looking for an experienced leader with the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree (and potentially PhD) in biostatistics, data science, epidemiology, engineering, mathematics, statistics, public health, or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the biostatistical / study analytics field coupled with experience in multinational pharma organisation
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry, leading teams in clinical drug development
• Significant experience in interacting with regulatory authorities (both USFDA, EMA, PMDA and CFDA) including submission
• Expert knowledge of clinical trial operations, statistics, data management, and drug development processes
• Proven track record of leading a matrix organisation. Experience operating in a large multi-functional and multi-national environment.
• Proven track record in driving efficiency, transformation and process optimization of key processes, while continuously ensuring compliance
• Demonstrated ability to drive global innovation processes in a high pace environment.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and operate in quickly changing environment.
• Excellent people leadership skills. Ability to coach and develop high performing teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. A leader that will collaborate effectively with stakeholders internally and externally.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 72,000 employees around the world. We recognise the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Deadline

We look forward to receiving your application latest 26 November 2024

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.