Job Description

Senior Medical Launch Manager

Are you passionate about launching innovative therapies that improve cardiometabolic patient outcomes? Do you have a strong background in leading launches from a medical affairs perspective and thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment? If so, you might be our next Senior Medical Launch Manager in the Cardiometabolic Medical Affairs team. Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our pipeline assets. Read on and apply today!

The position

As the Senior Medical Launch Manager (Cardiometabolic, CM), you will be the strategic and execution lead for cardiometabolic medical affairs pipeline assets within the launch ±2-year timeframe. Through a deep understanding of the therapeutic and clinical landscape, key competitive environment, and market dynamics, you will be able to provide strategic direction and launch executional plans that will optimize the success of key pipeline assets aligned with Commercial and Global strategy.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• Lead the Launch Activity Plan (LAP) process for key cardiometabolic brands, ensuring flawless planning and execution of medical deliverables.
• Identify and gather critical medical and clinical insights through Key Opinion Leader (KOL) interactions, advisory boards, market research, and environmental scans.
• In conjunction with relevant team members, develop strategic and tactical launch plans, including medical education, scientific data dissemination & communication, evidence generation plans, external KOL engagement strategies and internal training and education
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including commercial, regulatory, patient access, and medical excellence and information, to optimise launch readiness.
• Establish and maintain relationships with Key KOLs and national healthcare associations to integrate patient and clinical perspectives into launch strategies.
• Manage launch budgets and ensure alignment with good financial principles.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Relevant advanced healthcare or scientific degree, or combined relevant clinical and professional experience (e.g., MD, PharmD/pharmacist, PhD, Master’s in Science, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, etc.).
• Minimum 5-7 years in the pharmaceutical industry, with strong understanding of integrated specialty and primary care settings
• Experience as a Medical Advisor (or similar), including leading at least one to two product launches, preferably in the cardiometabolic therapeutic area.
• Excellent understanding of the healthcare system and key regulatory/reimbursement pathways (e.g., Health Canada guidance, IMC, PAAB).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate, create and deliver clear, concise executive presentations.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination, and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other, one where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect, and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role, the annual base salary ranges from $136,310–$186,310. The placement in the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on your skills, competencies, and knowledge, and how your relevant experience matches the position requirements.

Incentives: Based on the role’s level and other factors, the salary package may include short-term (STI) and/or long-term (LTI) incentives.

Benefits: The eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on the job and location.

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More information

This job posting is not for an existing vacancy.

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Application Deadline: March 11, 2026

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.