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Associate Obesity Medical Director(m/w/x)
Leading medical strategy for obesity and cardiometabolic diseases, integrating insights across portfolios. MD or advanced degree with 7+ years pharma experience required. Global mobility opportunities, exposure to global strategy.
Requirements
- MD preferred or advanced scientific degree with 7+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
- Experience in obesity, endocrinology, or cardiometabolic diseases (ideal)
- Proven track record in Medical Affairs
- Experience in pre-launch planning
- Experience in scientific communication
- Experience in stakeholder engagement
- Solid understanding of clinical development pathways
- Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks (EMA/FDA)
- Solid understanding of real-world evidence generation
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
- Ability to influence without formal authority in a global matrix
- Exceptional scientific communication skills
- Exceptional analytical thinking skills
- Exceptional presentation skills
- Ability to distill complex data into clear narratives
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Deep commitment to improving outcomes for people with obesity
- Scientific depth
- Strategic execution
- Belief that obesity deserves seriousness, investment, and innovation
Tasks
- Lead medical strategy and tactics for obesity and related conditions
- Ensure alignment with global medical and development priorities
- Champion obesity as a serious, chronic disease
- Integrate insights across the cardiometabolic portfolio
- Strengthen medical education and scientific exchange
- Partner with regional and affiliate Medical Affairs teams
- Represent market and regional perspectives in global forums
- Shape clinical development and communication strategies
- Engage with thought leaders and academic institutions
- Elevate the global narrative around obesity
- Support RWE and data generation initiatives
- Align with medical and access goals
- Operate in a global, matrixed environment
- Collaborate across Medical, Clinical, Commercial, and Access functions
Work Experience
- 7 years
Education
- Doctoral / PhD
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Learning & Development
- Continuous learning
Workation & Sabbatical
- Global mobility opportunities
Informal Culture
- People-first culture
Other Benefits
- Supportive benefits package
- Exposure to global strategy
Startup Environment
- International network building
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Associate Obesity Medical Director(m/w/x)
Leading medical strategy for obesity and cardiometabolic diseases, integrating insights across portfolios. MD or advanced degree with 7+ years pharma experience required. Global mobility opportunities, exposure to global strategy.
Requirements
- MD preferred or advanced scientific degree with 7+ years pharmaceutical industry experience
- Experience in obesity, endocrinology, or cardiometabolic diseases (ideal)
- Proven track record in Medical Affairs
- Experience in pre-launch planning
- Experience in scientific communication
- Experience in stakeholder engagement
- Solid understanding of clinical development pathways
- Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks (EMA/FDA)
- Solid understanding of real-world evidence generation
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
- Ability to influence without formal authority in a global matrix
- Exceptional scientific communication skills
- Exceptional analytical thinking skills
- Exceptional presentation skills
- Ability to distill complex data into clear narratives
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Deep commitment to improving outcomes for people with obesity
- Scientific depth
- Strategic execution
- Belief that obesity deserves seriousness, investment, and innovation
Tasks
- Lead medical strategy and tactics for obesity and related conditions
- Ensure alignment with global medical and development priorities
- Champion obesity as a serious, chronic disease
- Integrate insights across the cardiometabolic portfolio
- Strengthen medical education and scientific exchange
- Partner with regional and affiliate Medical Affairs teams
- Represent market and regional perspectives in global forums
- Shape clinical development and communication strategies
- Engage with thought leaders and academic institutions
- Elevate the global narrative around obesity
- Support RWE and data generation initiatives
- Align with medical and access goals
- Operate in a global, matrixed environment
- Collaborate across Medical, Clinical, Commercial, and Access functions
Work Experience
- 7 years
Education
- Doctoral / PhD
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Learning & Development
- Continuous learning
Workation & Sabbatical
- Global mobility opportunities
Informal Culture
- People-first culture
Other Benefits
- Supportive benefits package
- Exposure to global strategy
Startup Environment
- International network building
About the Company
Novo Nordisk
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Description
The company focuses on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health.
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