Medical Director, Biomarker-Driven Drug Discovery

1 month ago


Ballerup, Ballerup Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk Full time
Join a World-Leading Healthcare Company

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with a strong legacy, founded in Denmark over 90 years ago. We're growing and expanding our impact, with a team of over 92,000 employees worldwide.

We're dedicated to ensuring people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Medical Director to head our Experimental Medicine area within Global Translation in Research & Early Development. As a key member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in driving human data generation and exploration in the space between research and clinical development.

About You

To succeed in this position, we're looking for an individual with:

  • A Medical Doctor (MD) degree and/or PhD in a relevant field.
  • Solid experience in drug development and early clinical trials, ideally from phase 1.
  • At least 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong leadership background with a commitment to creating an environment of trust and continuous people development.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels, functions, and cultures.
About the Department

Global Translation is spearheading the translational methodology, enabling biomarker-driven drug discovery and early development. Our area serves as a bridge between research and development, applying a translational mindset to identify biomarkers and generate early human data supporting decision-making.

We work across all therapy areas in Novo Nordisk, responsible for early clinical testing of next-generation products changing lives of patients with chronic diseases. Our team is strategically important to Novo Nordisk and reports directly to the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).

Estimated Salary Range

The estimated annual salary range for this position is $250,000 - $350,000, depending on experience and location. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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