Medical Doctor - Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health

Are you a medical doctor with experience and excitement for clinical drug development and a flair for thinking strategically? Is designing and executing clinical trial programs something you are passionate about?

Are you committed to making a difference for patients with new and innovative treatments?

Then, this is your chance to be part of an area of talented medical doctors in a great working environment with many interesting projects.

We are looking for medical specialists at different seniority levels. Apply today for a life-changing career. You are encouraged you to apply as soon as possible, as applications are screened on an ongoing basis.

The position

As Medical Specialist in one of our Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health teams, you get the opportunity to:

• Be part of early to late stage clinical development and the critical discussions/decisions that will pave the way for the clinical development program for different compounds with diverse mechanism of action
• Participate and drive the planning and design of clinical trials
• Provide medical oversight during trial conduct
• Interpret data including benefit/risk assessment, document results, and drive/support regulatory submissions
• Give oral presentations internally and externally and co-author publications
  
  

You will work in close collaboration with many other skill areas such as trial management, biostatistics, global patient safety, medical writing, nonclinical development and regulatory affairs. We also interact with colleagues in regional offices as well as external stakeholders including regulatory authorities, Health Care Professionals and therapeutic experts.

Qualifications

To succeed in his role, you will need:

• A medical degree and clinical research experience, ideally through a PhD or similar
• A curiosity towards understanding metabolic pathways in Obesity and Diabetes
• Experience with clinical development, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, is an advantage
• Natural flair for building and using both internal and external network(s)
• Ability to share learnings actively within the project and department
• Fluency in written and oral English
  
  

On a personal level, you thrive in a dynamic and international environment with focus set on quality and innovation. You have strong coordination, planning and collaborative capabilities combined with flexibility, commitment, and ability to prioritise tasks. You enjoy working with a high level of complexity and have solid problem-solving capabilities to support this.  Most importantly you are a lifelong learner welcoming the opportunity to develop new skills, gain further experience within drug development and understand yourself even better.

We value our team's good spirit; therefore, we appreciate curiosity, empathy, and a good sense of humour.

About the department

In Medical & Science, Obesity & Cardiometabolic Health, we are responsible for the planning and execution of global clinical trials and for medical and scientific support to health authority interactions. We are instrumental in providing documentation and interpretation of clinical data in relation to New Drug Applications (NDAs) and variation applications, periodic safety updates on marketed drugs/drugs in clinical development, market access, and external scientific communication. The department is based in a project-centric organisation, and internally we work in cross-functional teams. Our key external stakeholders are the scientific community and medical experts, regulatory authorities, and market access institutions.

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

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 931,700 DKK to 1,369,700 DKK (DK), 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 Ditte Bretler at DMB@novonordisk.com.

Application deadline:
1. May 2026 (applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis).

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.