Global Medical Excellence & Scientific Communication Director

Global Medical Affairs Rare Diseases

Zurich, Switzerland

Are you looking for an exciting and leading role in supporting Novo Nordisk Rare Disease by extending our commitment and leadership in rare blood and kidney disorders? This role provides that exceptional moment to truly start from the beginning, laying the foundation of a new therapeutic area in Novo Nordisk, driving scientific excellence, and building a culture where high performance changes clinical practice.

In this exciting position, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of Global Medical Affairs Rare Disease. This high‑impact position balances strategic thinking and robust execution, to drive medical excellence and scientific communication across portfolios and geographies.

• Co‑lead the integration of a new asset, working in a highly cross‑functional model to lay the foundation for a new therapeutic area within Novo Nordisk.
• Drive the development of robust Medical Affairs strategies, aligning business priorities with operational plans for Rare Blood and Rare Kidney disease.
• Delivering key medical affairs functional activities in early pre‑launch, across medical excellence, launch readiness & medical insights.
• Translate medical strategic priorities into cohesive, consistent, and proactive global scientific communications strategy, ensuring clinical data becomes impactful communication.
• Amplify our scientific communication, advance digital engagement and ensure the translation of complex science into improved clinical care through intentional scientific exchange.
• Foster excellence in medical affairs capabilities in both global and affiliate medical teams and maintain state‑of‑the‑art competencies & know‑how within the field of medical excellence & scientific communication.

Rare Disease, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the global head office of the rare disease arm of Novo Nordisk. We are focused on improving the lives of people with serious chronic rare diseases. Patients are at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is to be a leader in rare blood, rare bleeding, rare endocrine and rare kidney disorders. We live the Novo Nordisk Way and draw on the company’s rich heritage.

Our working environment is entrepreneurial and fast‑paced, and we are an ambitious team that values curiosity and generosity. If this spirit is appealing to you, then we may be the right place for you.

We seek an organised, proactive professional with a can‑do attitude, confident communicator, and a data‑driven approach to decision‑making. You excel at influencing across organisational layers, thrive on innovation, and balance strategic vision with operational execution.

• 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with demonstrated expertise in product launches from a Medical Affairs perspective and strong capabilities in medical / scientific communication.
• Extensive prior experience and in‑depth knowledge concerning all aspects of developing and executing the diverse array of deliverables within scientific communications.
• Advanced degree required (MSc, MBA, PhD, or MD).
• Fluency in English with the capability to operate effectively in a global matrix environment and across diverse cultural and scientific settings.
• Outstanding project and stakeholder management skills, particularly within complex matrix environments.