Associate Director, Cardiometabolic Medical

Are you passionate about shaping medical strategies and driving impactful initiatives in the cardiometabolic therapeutic area? Do you have a strong clinical and research background with a flair for strategic medical communication? If yes, then we invite you to join Novo Nordisk as our new Associate Director, Cardiometabolic Medical.

Apply today and help us improve lives for millions of patients.

Your new role

As an Associate Director, Cardiometabolic Medical you will play a pivotal role in shaping the medical strategy and driving impactful initiatives in the cardiometabolic therapeutic area across Business Area East (BA East). You will have clear influence over key decisions and outcomes, also by addressing competition to maintain and strengthen our position in the market.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring Medical Affairs strategy and tactics for the cardiometabolic therapeutic area with a focus on Obesity and MASH and align with short- and long-term BA East and corporate strategy.
• Act as medical resource for the affiliates to provide the strategic medical guidance and fostering strong medical networks.
• Representing BA East in relevant regional and global, teams, and external activities such as advisory boards and scientific associations.
• Driving cross-functional collaboration and alignment of Medical Affairs activities with the overall strategic direction.
• Leading external medical engagements with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other stakeholders to strengthen Novo Nordisk’s presence in the cardiometabolic therapeutic area.
• Defining and executing on the scientific communication and publication strategy, including input to clinical trials, Real World Evidence (RWE) plans, and patient-centered activities.

Your new department

The Business Area EAST is formed by our 21 affiliates: Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Austria, Greece and Cluster East. Together, we are committed to driving change for millions of patients living with obesity, diabetes, and rare diseases across Central and East Europe. Our team is collaborative, dynamic, and driven by a shared mission to improve patient outcomes. Join us in this exciting journey and make a real difference in the lives of patients.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Strong clinical and/or research background in relevant fields with interest in advanced scientific analysis and communication.
• Minimum 5 year of experience from pharmaceutical industry with substantial medical affairs experience and demonstrated project leadership experience.
• Experience with working in an international, matrix environment.
• Experience with engaging in high-level scientific discussions with high profile internal and external audiences.
• Solid understanding of drug development principles and regulatory framworks for approval of new drugs.

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.

More information

For further information please contact Swaroop Hassan Suresh, Director, Cardiometabolic Medical, at NSPS@novonordisk.com. 

Deadline

10 March 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.