Scientific Director - Obesity East

About the Department                                                                                                                                               

The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From health-care-provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient-centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

The Scientific Director (SD) functions as a subject matter expert to ensure credibility and competency of the medical team and supports strategic projects aligned to the Therapy Area (TA) priorities. The SD works closely with the TA Leadership Team and Medical Director team to identify and execute key projects in a timely fashion. In addition, the SD serves as a key member of the Clinical Trial Strategy Team, provides additional analytic support to the field team, and assists the Program Development and Training function for the TA. SD will engage in direct customer facing activity as needed in support of TA priorities and business needs. 

Relationships

This position may report into the Field Director, Medical Affairs (or in smaller TA’s directly into the TA head).  They will coordinate with other TA functions including Medical Directors, Alignment Director, Program Development Director and the Medical Liaison field team both within TA and across other TAs. This position will also coordinate with key functions across CMR (eg NACO), Public and Government Affairs and commercial.  Participate in direct customer engagement activities when needed.

Essential Functions

Physical Requirements

Position is Field Based-Ideal candidate will reside in NJ and cover the following territory (ME, NH, VT, NY, MA, RI, CT, NH, PA, MD, DC, VA). Driver must maintain a valid driver’s license. Must be in good standing by not exceeding the Novo Nordisk points threshold assigned based on review of Motor Vehicle Records. 35 - 50% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

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.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

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