Regulatory Business Development Director

Do you want to shape the future of regulatory-driven business development in a global pharmaceutical company? Are you motivated by evaluating external assets, identifying regulatory risks and opportunities, and influencing strategic decisions across the drug development value chain? If so, this is a unique opportunity to represent Regulatory Affairs in high‑impact business development activities across Novo Nordisk’s therapeutic areas.

Your new role

As Regulatory Business Development Director, you will play a key role in evaluating external assets and companies for in‑licensing, partnerships, and acquisitions. Representing Regulatory Affairs in Global Project Business Development teams, you will ensure regulatory insight is embedded in strategic decision‑making from early assessment through integration.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading Regulatory Affairs business development activities across therapeutic areas, working closely with regulatory specialists including CMC and Device to ensure a holistic assessment of assets.
• Driving regulatory assessments to identify risks, opportunities, probability of success, and achievability of target product profiles, while shaping ambitious yet realistic future regulatory strategies.
• Ensuring strong alignment with relevant internal functions and projects to support future development and regulatory pathways.
• Leading the regulatory integration process once agreements are established, securing a smooth handover to the global regulatory lead.
• Providing strategic regulatory input to portfolio‑wide initiatives and supporting cross‑project strategic efforts within Regulatory Affairs.

You will be based in Søborg, Denmark, and report to the Director of Regulatory, Quality and Clinical Reporting (RQC) Business Development.

Your new department

You will join the RQC Business Development team, consisting of six dedicated colleagues and forming part of the Science, Policy and Intelligence area within Regulatory, Quality and Clinical Reporting. The team works at the intersection of regulatory strategy and business development, supporting Novo Nordisk’s pipeline and portfolio through close cross‑functional and external collaboration.

The department is characterised by trust, empowerment, curiosity, and a strong focus on professional development, while maintaining a collaborative and engaging team culture.

Your skills and qualifications

To succeed in this role, you are expected to bring deep regulatory expertise combined with strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills. We are looking for a candidate who:

• Holds an academic degree at Master’s or PhD level and has extensive experience from regulatory organisations within the pharmaceutical industry or from a Health Authority.
• Has strong experience with global regulatory requirements and the establishment of regulatory strategies across the product lifecycle.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of medicinal product development (drug or device), ideally having led regulatory or cross‑functional project teams through key development phases.
• Is experienced in impact assessments across the value chain, considering both regulatory and non‑regulatory dimensions.
• Thrives in cross‑functional environments, can provide clear regulatory direction in deal teams, and builds strong professional networks internally and externally.

Strong interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, structured problem‑solving, and clear communication at all organisational levels are essential for this role.

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 940,800 to 1,448,700 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 Katrine Rasmussen at +45 3079 0133.

Deadline

18 May 2026. We will screen and interview applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.