Global Market Access Lead (maternity cover)

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Do you want to shape market access strategies to change the future paradigm of Obesity products? Do you have experience within market access in pharmaceutical and consulting? Then this is your opportunity to join a Global, high-performing and social team while working with one of the most wide-ranging product portfolios for the treatment of Obesity in the industry. 

Apply today and start your life-changing career! 

The position 

As Global Market Access Lead, you will develop value strategies and market access plans for key obesity products. You will function as matrix lead and collaborate with global functions, engaging with stakeholders across operations to deliver effective access strategies, payer value stories, and launch support.

Your responsibilities include driving global strategies for current and future assets, creating advanced health economic tools, and supporting local markets with HTA submissions, model adaptations, launch strategies, and value tools to align with obesity objectives. Strong collaboration, planning, and strategic thinking skills are essential.

Some other responsibilities will include: 

• To act as the Market Access point of contact for specific Obesity assets, having an overall responsibility for the timely progression and follow-up on cross-functional access projects. 
• Represent the Global Obesity& Market Access team in relevant governance teams (i.e. commercial teams, Global project teams etc.).  
• Lead market access activities for key assets and ensure consideration and implementation of market access requirements into development plans across Obesity portfolio. 
• Lead development of payer value communication materials and tools and support LCM activities 
• Drive external payer engagement activities to inform, substantiate and drive our access approaches. 
• Identify payer environment trends and their implications for access strategies within Obesity. 

The position is based in Søborg, Denmark and it is a 12-month maternity cover.  

Qualifications 

In this role, you will have a high degree of commercial impact, with responsibility for developing evidence that sets strategic directions and drives business decisions. You will:

• Collaborate across functions to deliver innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate agility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones without compromising quality.
• Set high standards and foster a culture of pace and collaboration.

To succeed in this role, the ideal person will bring:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field 
• Extensive market access experience (+5 years), both from strategic and operational market access roles, ideally within pharmaceutical industry and/or a consultancy company.  
• High degree of business and industry insight, solid experience with setting the direction and the strategy in a complex and changing environment. 
• Excellent communication and engagement skills. 
• Fluency in oral and written English. 

As a person you have strong commercial understanding and a high degree of ambition, personal drive and ability to work both independently as well as get things done collaboratively with pace. It comes natural for you to identify new and innovative approaches when driving projects and deliverables related to our assets. 

About the department 

Global Obesity& Market Access is part of Novo Nordisk’s Portfolio Strategy, Insights & Access (PIAS) Area and plays a key role in the commercial success of our obesity products. This position offers the chance to join an international, high-performing team based in Søborg, Denmark and the position is onsite. The Global Obesity& Market Access department develops global access strategies and leads payer direction, as well as pre-launch and launch activities for Novo Nordisk's obesity portfolio, working closely with regional teams. We are committed to ambitious goals while fostering a supportive and creative work environment.

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. 

Deadline 

7th January 2026 

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV. 

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. This is only possible with talented employees who bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve, and the communities in which we operate. Together, we’re life changing.