Scientific VP - Obesity Research

Join Novo Nordisk as our Scientific Vice President of Obesity Research, where you will play a pivotal role in driving transformative research in obesity and cardiometabolic diseases. We are looking for a visionary leader with a passion for scientific innovation to help build a sustainable and impactful pipeline. If you want to make a significant difference in the field of drug discovery, read more and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position
As the Scientific Vice President of Obesity Research, you will:
•    Play a key role in representing Diabetes, Obesity, and MASH Global Research (DOMGR) on key Novo Nordisk human-centric E2E strategy and execution.
•    Drive innovation in obesity and cardiometabolic disease via a human integrated evidence generation approach.
•    Ensure effective use of human data (genetics, multiomics, cohort datasets) to drive target selection and portfolio projects.
•    Challenge and assure the scientific rigor and quality of projects in the early and late portfolio.
•    Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional partners to identify and mitigate scientific gaps.
•    Identify and champion external collaboration opportunities to enhance the pipeline.
•    Play a key role in communicating therapeutic area and scientific strategies to key stakeholders.

Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with:
Need to have:
•    A PhD in biological science or MD. 
•    15+ years of relevant experience, primarily in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
•    Experience with drug discovery and life cycle management processes.
•    A track record in drug discovery and development within obesity/cardiometabolic disease.
•    Strong international network and access to Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
Nice to have:
•    Scientific or people leadership experience at the project and sub-team level.
•    Ability to work independently and impact both scientists and top management.
•    Excellent communication and presentation skills.
•    Team-oriented personality with cross-cultural awareness.
•    Demonstrated global mindset and knowledge of different cultures.
 

About the Organization
Our Research & Development organization brings together the best minds in life science innovation. Located in facilities in Greater Boston and Greater Copenhagen, our teams reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. Our R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients. This position may be located in the US or Denmark. 
 

Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 72,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.
 

Contact and Deadline
For further information please visit our www.novonordisk.com/careers or contact Kate Short at ksho@novonordisk.com. Candidates must apply by 25 April 2025 to be considered for the opportunity. 
 

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.