Medical Doctor - Clinical Development, Medical & Translational Science, Diabetes

Are you a Medical Doctor with strong clinical and scientific experience and a passion for advancing diabetes care? Join Novo Nordisk and play a central role in developing innovative therapies that make a real difference for people living with chronic disease. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of global clinical development in a highly impactful role.

Your new role

As a Medical Doctor within Clinical Development, Medical & Translational Science, Diabetes, you will be a key scientific and medical contributor across the drug development lifecycle. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to shape medical strategy and ensure high‑quality clinical execution.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving and supporting global clinical development programmes within diabetes
• Contributing to the design, execution and interpretation of pivotal clinical trials
• Providing medical and scientific input to regulatory interactions and submissions
• Ensuring patient safety through ongoing medical oversight of clinical trials
• Sharing scientific insights with external experts, investigators and the broader medical community
  
  

In this role, you will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and influence, working in an international environment where your decisions have significant scientific and business impact.

Your new department

You will join Medical & Translational Science Diabetes, a global, project‑centric organisation responsible for the planning and execution of clinical trials across the diabetes portfolio. The department plays a critical role in health authority interactions, regulatory documentation, safety updates and external scientific communication.

We collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across functions and geographies, as well as with external partners including regulatory authorities, key opinion leaders, scientific communities and market access institutions. The position is based in Søborg, Denmark, and on‑site presence is required.

Your skills and qualifications

To succeed in this role, you bring both strong scientific expertise and the ability to work effectively in complex, global settings.

We expect that you have:

• An MD degree; a PhD or equivalent scientific qualification is an advantage
• At least 3 years of documented clinical and scientific experience, preferably within diabetes or metabolism
• Experience with clinical development in the pharmaceutical industry is an advantage but not a requirement
• Solid understanding of the drug development lifecycle and regulatory interactions
• Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities and a collaborative mindset
  
  

You thrive in informal leadership roles, adapt easily to change and are motivated by delivering high‑quality results in a fast‑paced environment.

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 847,000 to 1,245,100 DKK, 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 Julie Derving Karsbøl at JDKA@novonordisk.com or Nathan Lassota NTLT@novonordisk.com

Deadline:
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and no later than 31 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.