Senior Director - Real World Data Informatics and Science

About the Role

The Senior Director, Real World Data, Informatics and Science (RWDIS) leads the functions in the Clinical Data Science and Evidence (CDSE) department of Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI) focused on real world data strategy, clinical informatics, and real world science to support local market needs. This individual will anticipate changes in the organization and drive the development of RWDIS to meet evolving needs within these areas. They will serve as a leader within NNI, the broader Novo Nordisk organization, and the industry by sharing best practices, advising other functions, and driving broader adoption and optimal use of these activities.

The role reports to the Vice President of CDSE, serves on the CDSE Leadership Team, and contributes to the overall management of the CDSE department. The Senior Director will provide leadership to RWDIS, mentor and develop leaders within RWDIS and CDSE, and collaborate across CDSE, CMR functions, broader NNI, and Global functions to ensure local market needs are met. This individual will also represent these functions externally at scientific conferences, societies, advisory boards, and industry councils.

Responsibilities

• Lead the RWDIS functions within CDSE to support local market needs, anticipating organizational changes and driving development to meet evolving demands.
• Serve as a strategic leader within NNI, the broader Novo Nordisk organization, and the industry by sharing best practices and advising other functions.
• Drive personal and team development in real world data strategy, clinical informatics, real world science, leadership, and team management skills.
• Attend relevant scientific meetings, conferences, and courses to stay current in the field.
• Own and oversee the CMR Real World Data Strategy, Clinical Informatics Strategy, and Real World Science Strategy.
• Provide strategic guidance for all real world data, clinical informatics, and real world science activities in NNI, ensuring alignment with enterprise, portfolio, product, and global strategies.
• Promote understanding and appropriate use of real world data, clinical informatics, and real world science within the organization while ensuring compliant processes.
• Participate as a strategic member of the CDSE senior leadership team and oversee NNI due diligence and other senior-level responsibilities.
• Foster relationships with U.S. and Global Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and thought leaders to drive the use of data, analytics, and modeling.
• Represent Novo Nordisk in external professional societies, pharma associations, seminars, and conventions.
• Ensure reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDPs) with annual goals aligned to business priorities, including learning and aspiration plans.
• Manage the application and communication of Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and the Novo Nordisk Way.

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in a quantitative health-related field (e.g., Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Clinical Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Marketing, or similar).
• 15+ years of industry, research, and/or analytics experience.
• 5+ years of experience in at least one of the following: Real World Evidence (RWE), Real World Data (RWD), analytics, and/or modeling.
• 3+ years of people management and team leadership in a data and analytics capacity.
• Previous experience leading a complex matrix organization; management of managers is a plus.
• Pharmaceutical research and/or insights experience, including expertise in observational studies, statistical research methodology, data, and analytics.
• Solid understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, as well as market- and patient-access dynamics.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Superior strategic and tactical planning experience within a pharmaceutical or technology environment.
• Must maintain necessary credentials and remain in good standing within the medical/scientific community (if applicable).

10-20% overnight travel required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Voluntary benefits, including group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and auto/home insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, flexible vacation, and parental leave policies.
• Company bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Long-term incentive compensation and/or company vehicles, depending on position level.

Pay

The base compensation range for this position is $229,200 to $401,100. Base compensation is determined based on several factors, including experience and qualifications.