Senior Manager, Medical Effectiveness

In this role at Novo Nordisk, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at the interface of medical strategy, operational excellence, and global collaboration.

You will shape how our Medical Affairs organization drives impact: bridging science, strategy, and execution to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Your new role
As Senior Manager – Medical Effectiveness, you will play a central role in advancing medical excellence initiatives across international operations. You will drive impact measurement processes, build capabilities, and ensure seamless alignment between Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams.

Additionally, you will:

• Collaborate with Regional Medical Excellence Directors and Global Medical Excellence teams to align strategy, execution, and performance metrics.
• Drive implementation of Medical Excellence programs, ensuring consistency and adaptability to local market needs.
• Support MSL community engagement, including KPI tracking, best-practice sharing, and field medical capability building.
• Collect and analyse medical insights from field activities, advisory boards, and clinical interactions to inform strategic action plans.
• Support training and coaching initiatives to strengthen scientific dialogue, operational efficiency, and launch readiness.
• Contribute to innovation in medical engagement and digital solutions.

You will also act as a key liaison between Medical Affairs and cross-functional teams, ensuring cohesive planning and execution across therapy areas.

The role is office-based in Copenhagen, with international scope across multiple regions. You can expect approximately 20% travel internationally (mainly within Europe).

Your new department
You will be part of the Medical & Scientific Affairs Department, reporting to the VP of Cardiometabolic Medical & Scientific Affairs, and working closely under the functional leadership of the Medical Effectiveness lead, to ensure alignment of strategy and execution.

Our mission is to ensure that every medical initiative—whether in capability building, scientific engagement, or launch preparation—is grounded in data, driven by collaboration, and executed with excellence.

We foster innovation, cross-functional synergy, and continuous improvement to enhance the impact of our medical affairs organization globally.

Your Skills And Qualifications
We're looking for a dynamic, analytical, and collaborative professional who thrives in international environments and combines scientific expertise with strategic vision.

To be successful in this role, you have:

• A Master's degree or higher in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs or related roles within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally including field experience (MSL or Medical Advisor).
• Demonstrated experience leading Medical Excellence initiatives including medical performance management, and ensuring cross-functional, regional, and affiliate alignment. Prior exposure to cardiometabolic or obesity therapy areas is a distinct plus.
• Strong knowledge of scientific communication, evidence generation, and stakeholder engagement (KOLs, professional associations, etc.).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and stakeholders in complex environments
• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Veeva) and data-driven decision-making.

Ideally you should also combine scientific depth with operational excellence, you are structured, analytical, and have attention to detail. Be someone who can turn insights into action and empower teams to deliver meaningful medical impact.

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, collaboration and innovation drive everything we do. Every day we work to find solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company like no other—where mutual respect, curiosity, and determination make extraordinary results possible.

What We Offer
In addition to a unique and supportive culture, Novo Nordisk offers strong learning and development opportunities tailored to your career and life stage. Our benefits reflect our commitment to empowering employees to reach their full potential while achieving work-life balance.

More information
To submit your application, please upload your CV in English (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline
Apply by 30 October

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.