Job Description

Are you looking for an exciting and leading role in supporting Novo Nordisk Rare Disease by extending our commitment and leadership in rare haemato-renal disorders? Are you looking to work in a fast-paced dynamic and international environment where you can innovate, drive change and improve patient care on a larger scale? If yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you as Global Medical Affairs Director in the Rare Haemato-Renal Disorders Medical Affairs Team.

The Global Medical Affairs Director will report to the Senior Global Medical Director, Rare Endocrine & Haemato-Renal Disorders, Rare Disease Medical Affairs. This position is based at our office in Zurich, Switzerland.

The Position

As Global Medical Affairs Director, you will be a key member of the rare disease medical affairs team responsible for scientific and educational activities supporting rare haematological & rare-renal disorders with an immunological component.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and/or provide input to the global medical affairs strategy for pipeline assets for rare haematological and/or rare renal disorders impacted by the complement system, and implementation of defined tactical projects
• Act as a strategic partner, providing expert medical leadership to guide development, submission, and launch planning for the asset. Provide medical input across product development, regulatory, pharmacoeconomic, marketing, and safety
• Lead development of the Integrated Evidence Planning (IEP) and execute relevant projects within evidence generation
• Develop educational materials, provide guidance and support to key affiliates in conjunction with the medical excellence team in the scientific dialogue and launch preparation activities for the asset
• Bringing the outside perspective, especially the patient and HCP (Health Care Professional) voice and network, to our organisation
• As a medical affairs specialist, you will play an important role in representing the Company interacting with external scientific leaders, study centres, patient advocacy groups and health authorities as needed

This is an office-based position. International travel of approximately 10% per year can be expected.

Qualifications

You are motivated to improve the lives of patients, and you are Medical Doctor/PhD/PharmD with experience in immunology, rare bleeding or rare renal disorders. In addition:

• You bring more than 5 years of related work experience in the clinical/pharmaceutical industry, including experience in global or regional medical affairs
• You have an established active network within the complement disorders field
• You have the ability to bring scientific and medical leadership in the communication with external KOLs and societies with credibility
• You have strong communications skills and experience working in cross-functional, international teams in a matrix organisation
• You can think strategically and tactically regarding how innovation can support patient diagnosis and management
• You have strong project management skills that enable you to push projects independently to completion within allocated budget and designated timelines
• You have a proactive nature that allows for the anticipation of both opportunities and challenges, coupled with the initiative to effectively address them
• Launch experience, commercial and business understanding is an advantage

About the Department

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.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is 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 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.

Contact

If you believe you are qualified, and are willing to take the challenge, please send your motivation letter, CV and relevant documentation directly via our online application tool.

Deadline

Please submit your application via our online application tool by 9 Jan 2026.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

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.