Director, Data Analytics & Operations

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for data? Do you thrive in a global environment where your expertise can drive impactful evidence generation and improve patients' lives? If so, we invite you to join Novo Nordisk as our new Director, Data Analytics & Operations. Read on and apply today!  

Your new role 

As Director, Data Analytics & Operations, you will play a pivotal role in leading data analytics functions, ensuring alignment with therapeutic area evidence plans and supporting value propositions throughout the product lifecycle globally.  

Your main accountabilities will be: 

• Lead the Data Analytics & Operations team to develop and execute of best-in-class data analytics strategies, plans, and outputs aligned with business and medical priorities. 

• Drive the creation and implementation of statistical analysis plans to support evidence generation across therapeutic areas. 

• Ensure the generation, interpretation, and communication of scientific data to support the appropriate use of Novo Nordisk products. 

• Collaborate globally with Real-World Evidence scientists, Data Scientists, and stakeholders across International Operations (IO), USO, Regions, and Affiliates to enable timely and high-quality evidence generation. 

• Provide strategic leadership, subject-matter expertise, and quality assurance to ensure the scientific integrity and impact of evidence outputs. 

• Manage project and line budgets, ensuring evidence investments are prioritised and aligned with strategic goals. 

• Represent Global Medical Affairs internally and externally, fostering collaboration and alignment across the organisation. 

• Coach, guide, and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, performance, and collaboration. 

Your new department 

Since establishing Global Medical Affairs Evidence & Partnerships (E&P), we have accelerated the deployment of real-world evidence and investigator-sponsored studies to amplify our scientific narratives and drive changes in clinical practice. The Data Analytics & Operations team, based at our global headquarters, consolidates data science and technical expertise into one function, enabling fractional support for evidence development across therapeutic areas. With a fast-paced and collaborative atmosphere, our team plays a pivotal role in igniting evidence generation and connecting stakeholders across HQ, IO, USO, Regions, and Affiliates. 

Your skills & qualifications 

We are searching for a strategic, proactive, and results‑driven Medical Affairs leader with strong integrity, ethical judgment, and credibility at senior level, who meet the following criteria:  

• PhD and/or Master’s degree in a health‑related field (e.g. Health Economics, Pharmacoeconomics, Clinical Epidemiology, Biostatistics or similar) 

•  Fluency in spoken and written English; proficiency in an additional major language preferred  

• International study or work experience outside the native country is an advantage  

• 10+ years of experience in healthcare, payer, and/or pharmaceutical industry 

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience with proven people‑management skills 

• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and planning skills within a pharmaceutical environment 

• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders 

• Experience working in an international, matrix‑based organisation 

• Excellent networking, presentation, and collaboration skills 

Moreover, as a professional you are known for your analytical rigour, cross‑functional collaboration, operational excellence, and the ability to influence team navigating complexity with sound judgement, adaptability, and high ethical standards. 

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 fixating on perfection. 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. 

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  

Please apply to the role via our careers site, as unfortunately we don’t accept directly sent resumes.  

Deadline  

Apply before 6 April 2026.