People leader for a department of medical specialists in Obesity & Cardiometabolic Health

Are you interested in leading a team of medical experts within clinical obesity and cardiometabolic drug development, all striving passionately to create better treatments and care for patients? Are you motivated by developing and coaching people whilst setting strategic direction? If yes, we now offer this interesting position with opportunities for continuous personal and professional development. Apply today and join us for a life-changing career.

The position

In Medical & Translational Science, the area of Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health is organized with several Medical & Science departments working on different development phases and molecules targeting obesity and cardiometabolic diseases. An open Director position is now available to lead one of these departments of skilled and specialized medical doctors focusing on late-stage development and submission activities.

The Director will be working closely with the other department and area heads to drive the area and projects forward. You will report to a Sr. Director of Medical & Science in the overall Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health area and be part of the leadership team in this area.

Your main responsibilities will be focused on:

• Continuous development of team and team members
• Performance management, task prioritization and scoping of Medical & Science related activities in accordance with business needs and approved project strategies and plans
• Department budget and adherence to defined financial targets
• Setting targets and initiating improvements in working procedures and quality
• Maintaining and optimising processes and ensuring compliance of department and deliverables with external and internal requirements
• Assisting in the scoping of clinical development projects by providing clinical perspective and medical guidance on benefits and risk
• Driving the clinical development plans
• Supporting other evidence generating activities to demonstrate clinical benefit of our products
• Collaborating closely with other leaders in Medical & Translational Science and take an active part in developing the area

We collaborate across projects and with academic partners, ensuring high scientific standards and fostering clinical trial innovation. Our team values discussion, feedback, and an inspiring work environment with a patient-centered focus, cross-functional collaboration, and personal growth.

The position will require up to 5% travel. You should be willing to move to Denmark and work in an international arena. Novo Nordisk will support you and your family with the relocation.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• University degree as a Medical Doctor. Scientific training at PhD level or similar is an advantage
• At least 5 years of documented experience within clinical drug development or people management experience
• Ideally, expertise in clinical drug development within the incretin space as well as experience with developing clinical development plans
• Excellent communicator and presenter with good command of written and spoken English

On a personal level, you thrive in an international, diverse, and complex environment. You are passionate about developing and leading people and demonstrate leadership qualities. You display excellent collaboration and communication skills and evident commitment to create winning teams with a focus on continuous people development. We appreciate curiosity, empathy, and a good sense of humor as well as a wish to understand yourself even better and explore development opportunities.

The Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health area 

The Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health area is part of the Novo Nordisk R&D organisation and built on Novo Nordisk’s proud history within cardiometabolic care to develop future treatment offerings for people living with obesity and associated comorbidities.

We lead the design of clinical development programs and plans for our assets, ranging from early stages to life-cycle management (including device and business development activities) and pioneer and oversee industry-leading trial programs and explore innovative and novel applications of our compounds and associated biology

The area is driven by curiosity and the desire to explore and expand the opportunities in clinical medicine, rooted in deep scientific and clinical understanding of human health and the diseases we treat.

What we offer

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 940,800 to 1,448,700 DKK  (DK), 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

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.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without letting perfection standing in the way of good. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

For further information, please contact Sr. Director Julie Fehrenkamp Rask Larsen ( Se e-mailadresse på careers.novonordisk.com ) Se e-mailadresse på careers.novonordisk.com or Directors Peter Kure Weeke ( Se e-mailadresse på careers.novonordisk.com ) and Ditte Hatzack Bretler ( Se e-mailadresse på careers.novonordisk.com ) - please expect a delay in replies due to vacation. You can also get to know us better by visiting

Deadline

1. August 2026

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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.