Vice President, Patient Experience & Advocacy

At Novo Nordisk, patient input has never been more critical to our success. We are seeking a visionary leader to ensure that patient insights are not just heard, but are fundamentally embedded into our entire value chain, ensuring patient perspectives drive value for both people and the company.

The position

This is a high-impact role that balances visionary leadership and innovation with disciplined execution, where you will be at the forefront of Novo Nordisk’s commitment to patient centricity. In the role you will set the strategic direction and operational priorities for three teams consisting of approximately 30 people, and act as a key voice in ensuring that patient insights are systematically integrated from early research through to market

Key responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategies to establish Novo Nordisk as a leader in patient engagement across the industry.
• Responsibility for Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs) to support regulatory claims, patient preference studies, and related interactions with regulatory bodies.
• Building and enhancing meaningful partnerships with patients and patient associations to deliver treatments that better meet their needs.
• Driving global patient voice initiatives to ensure that real-world insights directly influence key decision points across the product lifecycle
• Representing Novo Nordisk in global patient engagement forums such as; EFPIA patient think tank, PFMD patient engagement synapse, and EUPATI
• Drive co-creation with patient communities to deliver health system impact and ensure ethical, outcome-focused engagement throughout the healthcare journey.

Qualifications

We are looking for a transformative leader who brings:

• Proven leadership experience, including leading through others and building high-performing teams
• International experience in a patient centric role with demonstrated understanding of the key functions and compliance framework in pharma
• Strong public presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience with governmental bodies, health authorities and international forums
• A global mindset with the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments and manage high-stakes negotiations where stakeholder perspectives may diverge.

About the department

The Patient Experience & Advocacy team is a strategic powerhouse within Global Medical Affairs. Based at our headquarters in Denmark, we work cross-functionally to co-create solutions that improve patient outcomes, build long-term trust, and enhance Novo Nordisk’s reputation as a partner in change for those living with chronic diseases. You will report to the SVP of Global Medical Affairs and be part of the Global Medical Affairs leadership team.

Contact

For further information, please contact Executive Search Partner Kristoffer Baadsgaard on +45 30 77 56 05.

Deadline

January 4 2026

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

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

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.