The position

In this impactful role, you will design and implement a region-specific evidence and data strategy that informs market access, commercial, and clinical decision-making. Working closely with global, regional, and local teams, as well as Data Science and Scientific Communications, you'll help fill critical evidence gaps and unlock the value of real-world data across diverse healthcare markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an evidence and data strategy tailored to IO markets, aligned with global integrated evidence generation plans.
• Identify and prioritize clinical, economic, and regulatory evidence needs and gaps across IO countries.
• Guide pre- and post-launch evidence generation to support market access, commercial success, and clinical adoption.
• Monitor and assess competitors’ real-world evidence strategies to inform proactive planning.
• Collaborate with RWE teams, Global Data Science, and local stakeholders to guide initiatives, align strategies, and optimize use of in-country data assets.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or Master’s) in a relevant healthcare field preferred (e.g., epidemiology, health economics, public health, biostatistics, data science).
• At least 5+ years of experience in real-world evidence, HEOR, data strategy, or related roles in pharma or healthcare.
• Proven ability to lead evidence and data strategy initiatives with a holistic, business-aligned approach.
• Strong expertise in real-world data sources, with hands-on experience in leveraging RWD for strategic insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with success in global, cross-functional environments.

About the department

As a key driver of Novo Nordisk’s future growth, International Operations (IO) is the largest operational unit in Novo Nordisk and covers more than 190 countries and 95% of the world’s population. Around 430 million people are living with diabetes in these countries and an estimated 570 million live with obesity. We serve 25 million people each day living with chronic diseases. Novo Nordisk International Operations, Strategic Operations, is head quartered in Zürich, Switzerland.

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.