Scientific Communications Business Alignment Director

Location: Plainsboro

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, Scientific Communications Business Alignment serves as a strategic advisor and operating partner to the Head of Scientific Communications and as a member of the Scientific Communications leadership team. The role translates Medical Affairs strategy into clear priorities, governance, operating plans and measurable outcomes; integrates work across the function; and enables timely, high-quality leadership decisions. The Director leads functional planning, portfolio and performance management, resource coordination, organizational effectiveness and priority cross-functional initiatives while maintaining appropriate accountability with functional leaders.

Relationships Reports to the Head of Scientific Communications. Scope of work spans Medical Affairs Scientific Communications and requires frequent interaction with senior leaders and collaboration across U.S. and global organizations. Key stakeholders include Scientific Communications functional leaders and teams, Medical Affairs leadership, Field Medical, CDSE, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Safety, Legal, Compliance, Commercial, Finance, Human Resources, Procurement and Enterprise Strategy and Operations.

Global stakeholders include Global Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Medical Information, Publications, Medical Education and relevant development and product teams. External relationships may include consultants, agencies, technology and data providers, professional societies and other healthcare organizations.

Essential Functions Partner with the Head of Scientific Communications to define and advance Medical Affairs’ strategy, priorities and multi-year roadmap in alignment with enterprise objectives

Manage the annual operating plan, governance model, leadership cadence and mechanisms that translate strategy into accountable execution and measurable business impact

Provide objective analysis and recommendations on strategic and operating issues using internal data, external benchmarks, stakeholder input and knowledge of pharmaceutical and Medical Affairs trends

Supports Head of Scientific Communications in functional transformation and continuous improvement, including fit-for-purpose processes, digital capabilities, analytics, technology platforms and scalable ways of working across Scientific Communications Coordinate cross-functional planning within Medical Affairs and with relevant business partners to align scientific communication priorities, dependencies and stakeholder engagement within applicable standards and compliance requirements

Orchestrate the Scientific Communications leadership agenda, decision forums and follow-through; frame decisions, document actions and ensure timely resolution of priorities, risks and dependencies

Lead integrated portfolio planning across Scientific Communications capabilities, establishing transparent prioritization, milestones, accountabilities and escalation pathways while functional leaders retain ownership of content and delivery

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