Director, Real World Science

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Plainsboro
Posted on: October 30, 2025

Job Description:

About the Department The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From healthcare provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference? The Position The Director, Real World Science leads the evidence strategy and execution programs through delivering expertise on biological plausibility to support evidence strategy, generation and insights across the portfolio to ensure evidence planning and generation teams target evidence that aligns to the understanding of the physiology, pathophysiology and mechanism of action of Novo Nordisk compounds. The Director works closely with Research & Development teams to translate the science on disease and products to real world evidence and insights generation. This individual will also educate the organization on the basic sciences application to real world sciences. The Director communicates the real-world science to enable a strong foundation of biological plausibility into the strategy and evidence generation to internal stakeholders in CDSE, CMR and more broadly across NNI. This individual will grow NN expertise on basic science to real world science both within NN as well as externally within the broader scientific community. Relationships The Director, Real World Science reports to the Senior Director of Real-World Data Strategy, Informatics and Science. The Director is responsible for the functional area leadership of real-world science within CDSR through proactive stakeholder engagement and associated input into real world evidence strategy, execution, communication to internal and external stakeholders, and leadership. Essential Functions The incumbent acts as a strategic partner and leads real world science in the development of evidence planning, execution and synthesis with NNI stakeholders across Clinical Data Science & Evidence as well as within Clinical, Medical and Regulatory more broadly to include NNI and US Operations. This individual will also work closely with global colleagues in Research & Development The role will lead the development and execution of real-world science engagements across the portfolio to include all TAs The Director serves as the function area leader in real world science by providing in-house expertise on biological plausibility to support evidence and insights generation across the entire Novo Nordisk portfolio utilizing the Novo Nordisk R&D infrastructure as well as working with external experts Leads and manages the execution of the real world science strategy to drive biological plausibility in real world evidence and insights planning, generation and synthesis Develops and maintains stakeholder relationships to ensure optimal evidence based on biological plausibility within the entire Novo Nordisk organization Mentors junior staff Communicates real world science from to internal stakeholders, customers and scientific community Leadership in the implementation and further development of real world science Acts as a key subject matter expert in basic science applications to real world science functions related to biological plausibility and provides consultation to / collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders directly to provide tangible solutions that are aligned to portfolio strategy Physical Requirements 10-20% overnight travel required. Qualifications MD or PhD Preferred or Master’s degree in appropriate field required (e.g., physiology, pharmacology, biology) and at least 8-of experience in translating biological plausibility to real world sciences Experience in real world evidence Demonstrated prior research accomplishment (e.g., publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences) in both biological sciences and real-world sciences Excellent leadership, strong communication and critical thinking skills with keen knowledge of real-world randomized designs Subject matter expertise in biological plausibility applied to real world science Excellent communication skills required Strong business acumen and a team player Strong strategic thinking skills 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. The base compensation range for this position is $181,670 to $317,920. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors. Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. We’re 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. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. 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