Senior RA Professional for Global Regulatory Policy (maternity cover)

Would you like to join an ambitious Global Regulatory Policy team in a dynamic and fast-changing environment where people do their best to get Novo Nordisk products approved across the globe? Would you like to be part of a team wherepeople have a unique combination of scientific insight, health policy understanding, and ability to navigate many external regulatory requirements, policy trends, and stakeholders?

If so,  apply today for the role as Senior RA Professional for Global Regulatory Policy and join us for a life-changing ca-reer!

The position
•    In this role you will analyze changes in the regulatory environment and the impact of these changes on Novo Nordisk and internal procedures as well as develop policy positions and advocacy strategies through internal and external collaboration. 
•    You will serve as policy subject matter expert based on in-depth knowledge of key regulatory and scientific issues. 
•    You will work closely with regulatory colleagues and colleagues from other key functions in Novo Nordisk to coordinate policies to ensure alignment with Novo Nordisk business priorities. This also includes working with Novo Nordisk representatives in external fora and representing Novo Nordisk in external working groups.
•    You will prepare and present complex written and oral reports to Senior Management and external audiences on scientific and regulatory topics.

Our commitment to innovation also applies to the way we work. We therefore embrace the hybrid workplace – consisting primarily of on-site work at our offices in Søborg, Denmark where our team is based, with the possibility of working some days from home office in Denmark.

This is a maternity cover position with a contract duration of 12 months, ideally starting by 1st August 2025.

Qualifications
•    Relevant Master’s degree in a scientific, health, legal, or business discipline. 
•    A minimum of 5 years’ experience is required either within the pharmaceutical industry, industry organizations or health authorities, preferably in global regulatory affairs (including RA CMC and Device), quality, clinical development/operations or safety. 
•    Strong knowledge and experience in regulatory policy and procedure, laws and regulations with a comprehensive understanding of how regulatory policy is shaped and developed in the EU, the USA, China, Japan, and major emerging markets for pharmaceutical products. 
•    Strategic mind-set and great stakeholder management skills. 
•    Strong communication skills, both oral and written. You will be expected to have the ability to present complex issues in a clear and concise manner.

On a personal level, you are passionate, self-driven, and thrive when making a meaningful impact. You are motivated by solving problems, spotting opportunities, and driving change. Your pragmatic and proactive mindset enables you to challenge the status-quo and positively engage with stakeholders at all levels. 

About the department
You will be part of Global Regulatory Policy department, a department within Regulatory Policy & Intelligence (RP&I) with + 20 employees. RP&I works to optimize and influence external regulatory frameworks and regulations, while ensuring internal compliance with regulatory requirements. 
Together with the HQ Regulatory Affairs organization and RA colleagues in Novo Nordisk affiliates globally, we monitor new and developing regulations and identify and assess emerging regulatory trends and issues. On that basis, we support Novo Nordisk’s product development and life cycle management strategies, promoting overall regulatory excellence both internally and externally. We support the company’s activities prioritized industry associations and other external fora where future requirements or implementation of current requirements are being discussed with regulators.

We are a hybrid team with members based in Søborg - Denmark, Istanbul - Turkey, Bangalore - India, Tianjin - China, and Washington DC - US. 

Working at Novo Nordisk
It is your skills, your commitment, and your ambitions that help us ensure that innovative products reach as many patients as possible living with serious chronic disease as fast as possible. In return, we offer you the opportunity to work with exceptionally talented colleagues and a wide range of opportunities for professional and personal development.

Contact
For further information, please contact Michael Cronquist Christensen at MCRC@novonordisk.com

Deadline
10 June 2025 

Please note that applications are screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

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