Director, Real World Evidence (RWE)

Ready to shape the future of healthcare with real-world data across Europe & Canada? Can you lead bold RWE strategies, streamline evidence generation, and build lasting capabilities? Do you thrive in cross-functional, global collaboration?

Join Novo Nordisk as Director, Real World Evidence and turn data into impact. Apply now!

The position

As Director, Real World Evidence at Novo Nordisk, you'll lead the RWE area in Region Europe and Canada and being responsible of the development, execution and dissemination of evidence generation. From shaping mid-term ambitions to driving innovation, optimizing processes, and enabling strong collaboration across functions, your role will be central to transforming data into impactful healthcare decisions. 

The role will require up to 20% travel across the region.

Your main responsibilities will be to: 

• Define and lead the Region Europe and Canada RWE strategy, ensuring alignment with local and global needs and goals across the portfolio.
• Guide the affiliates in Europe and Canada in identifying local evidence needs and oversee the execution of RWE initiatives and lead dissemination of evidence .
• Drive innovation in analytics, platforms, and data visualization.
• Optimize evidence generation processes, timelines, and budget.
• Represent Region Europe and Canada across internal and external stakeholders, and lead cross-functional forums.

Qualifications

To be successful in this position you bring:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g. MD, epidemiology, health economics, biostatistics, data science, or predictive analytics).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry within RWE, data science, or related functions.
• Proven track record of translating business needs into impactful observational studies and communicating results effectively.
• Strong expertise in epidemiology, RWE methodologies, and data science.
• Strategic thinking, solid business acumen, and experience in pharmaceutical planning and regulatory strategy.
• Excellent stakeholder management, interpersonal, and communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with external data sources and collaboration with external data providers.
• Experience in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or obesity is a strong advantage.

About the department

At Novo Nordisk, our mission is to defeat serious chronic diseases by putting patients at the centre of everything we do. Guided by the Novo Nordisk Way, we focus on creating value through innovation and responsible business practices. With a strong foundation in real-world evidence (RWE), we’re deepening our commitment to using data to make our treatments more accessible—driving positive change for patients and society.

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 fixating on perfection. 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

Are you interested in this opportunity? We look forward to your online application before the application deadline. Please include your CV in English.

Deadline

Apply before 18th May 2025

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis therefore do not hesitate to apply if interested.

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.