Job Description

What if your day-to-day contributions could unlock access to life-changing treatments for millions of patients? In this role, you'll set direction, navigate healthcare systems, build influential stakeholder relationships, and turn strategic vision into tangible patient impact. Are you ready to shape the future of market access?

Your new role

Under this role, you will directly report to the Market Access & Public Affairs Director. Sitting in Madrid, as Regional Field Market Access Head, you’ll lead the regional team of West Spain to bring the national Market Access strategy to life. By driving strong cross‑functional collaboration, building influential relationships across the healthcare ecosystem, and anticipating reimbursement barriers, you’ll play a key role in securing sustainable access for current and future treatments and strengthen Novo Nordisk’s presence and reputation among key stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and develop a high-performing market access team, setting strategic direction, building capabilities, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
• Ensure an optimal definition and execution of comprehensive regional market access strategies that optimize patient access, reimbursement outcomes, and commercial performance across our therapy areas
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with national and regional payers, health authorities, and other key decision-makers
• Shape pricing and reimbursement approaches by driving health economic value demonstration, building compelling payer value propositions, and leading negotiations with key stakeholders
• Drive cross-functional collaboration by partnering with Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Global Market Access teams to ensure integrated planning and execution
• Lead health economics and outcomes research initiatives that generate compelling real-world evidence to support access and reimbursement discussions
• Represent market access leadership in regional and international forums, contributing to global best practices and bringing external insights back to strengthen regional capabilities

Your new department

At Novo Nordisk, the Market Access & Public Affairs department plays a pivotal role in ensuring that our innovative treatments reach the people who need them most. The team works closely with health authorities, payers, policymakers, and key stakeholders to secure timely, sustainable access to our therapies while shaping a policy environment that supports improved outcomes for people living with chronic diseases.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for an experienced Market Access leader who thrives in complexity and can balance strategic thinking with flawless execution. You'll bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in health economics, pharmacy, life sciences, business, or related field
• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry with at least 5 years in a Market Access department
• Previous experience of +2 years leading teams as people manager is required for this role, demonstrated leadership experience driving results through others
• Deep understanding of the Spanish healthcare system, including regional and national payer dynamics, HTA processes, and regulatory requirements
• Fluency in Spanish and English (both written and spoken) is essential
• Willingness to travel nationally and occasionally internationally

You are an inspiring, purpose‑driven leader who sets a clear vision, empowers others, and role‑models Novo Nordisk’s values through authentic leadership. You bring strong strategic thinking, collaboration mindset, and ability to creates an inclusive environment where people feel heard, motivated, and connected to our mission. You have strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with senior-level external stakeholders and internal partners

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind. As a leader within our Spanish affiliate, you'll have the opportunity to shape strategy during one of the most exciting growth periods in our company's history.

Contact

Submit your application including your CV in our platform. A cover letter explaining why you're the ideal candidate to lead this transformation is always welcome!

Deadline

Please submit your application by 22th March. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so 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.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.