Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Do you want to be part of an exciting environment where engaged people are committed to improving Novo Nordisk’s medicines across the globe? If so, this is your opportunity to join Regulatory Affairs and contribute to one of our late‑stage development projects within obesity and cardiometabolic health. You will work in a highly collaborative, international setting where scientific insight, patient focus and strategic thinking come together.

Your new role

As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will play a central role in planning and overseeing global marketing authorisation submission activities for a highly complex late‑stage development programme. You will be a key member of the Regulatory, Quality and Clinical Reporting matrix team and work closely with the Global Regulatory Lead and regulatory indication leads.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the late‑stage development and regulatory strategy for one of Novo Nordisk’s key assets within obesity and cardiometabolic health
• Developing and planning global marketing authorisation submission strategies across multiple indications
• Driving innovative, fit‑for‑purpose submission approaches to support complexity, speed and quality
• Leading regulatory submission teams and coordinating cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure aligned execution and timely delivery
• Ensuring high‑quality regulatory deliverables in a dynamic and evolving development environment

You will report to the Head of the Department and take an active part in department‑wide activities, including continuous improvement initiatives across Regulatory Affairs.

Your new department

The department is responsible for developing and executing the regulatory strategy for one of Novo Nordisk’s late‑stage development programmes. We work as an integrated part of global development and research projects and play a key role in cross‑functional teams. Our responsibility is to define the regulatory strategy and provide regulatory expertise and tactics to the product development plan. The position is based in Søborg, Denmark.

Your skills and qualifications

To succeed in this role, we expect you to bring strong regulatory expertise combined with a collaborative and strategic mindset.

We expect you to have:

• A Master’s degree or PhD in Life Science, Pharmaceutical or Health Science
• Minimum 7–8 years of experience within Regulatory Affairs
• Solid, hands‑on experience with global marketing authorisation applications
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with a sound understanding of the pharmaceutical value chain
• Fluency in written and spoken English

On a personal level, you thrive in collaborative team environments, demonstrate strong leadership, and contribute actively to team success. You are well organised, solutions‑oriented and able to maintain strategic focus and a positive, can‑do attitude—even in high‑pressure situations.

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 742,600 to 1,091,600 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 Nicolai Frøslev Saabye nlsb@novonordisk.com

Deadline:
28. 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.