Director Stakeholder Engagement

Company: Novo Nordisk
Location: Plainsboro
Posted on: March 27, 2026

Job Description:

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, Stakeholder Engagement (SE) is accountable for setting the strategic medical stakeholder engagement plan, for stakeholder groups and medical affairs activities as assigned, and execution of these plans for medical affairs. They are responsible for leading without authority to drive and deliver against key business goals, including establishing the NN medical presence with assigned stakeholders and supporting external medical/market development. Duties may include strategic stakeholder engagement plans for groups associations, congresses, partners, and other stakeholder groups relevant to medical affairs, excluding research partnerships. Stakeholder engagement is focused on increasing disease awareness, improve screening and diagnosis, and/or informing medical management. Relationships The position reports into Director, Strategic Partner Engagement, Medical Affairs. This role will require effective collaboration and coordination across external business partners, e.g., diagnostic companies, professional societies, as well as internal NNI and HQ teams, including but not limited to, MA professional association strategy, commercial, access and legal/compliance. The SE is also able to serve as proxy for the medical affairs leaders in broader strategic medical partnership governance. Essential Functions Lead the development and execution of strategic engagement plans for relevant stakeholders as assignedWork closely with the TA-specific NNI and Global teams to co-create medically appropriate and patient-focused strategy for TA-relevant external medical stakeholder engagementWork directly with the Director, Medical Affairs Professional Association Strategy to ensure aligned planning and execution of projects and partnerships with key professional associations and societiesCoordinate activities and initiatives with Medical Director team and field teams to ensure aligned planning and execution within all TA functionsLead the development and execution of the overall strategies and plans for scientific resources, communications and training initiatives for the TA team and relevant cross-functional/enterprise partnersDrive a culture of patient focus, inclusiveness, respect, curiosity, entrepreneurism and role model the Novo Nordisk way Physical Requirements Up to 50% overnight travel required. Qualifications A PharmD, PhD, MD or other advanced Health degree requiredMinimum of 7 years progressive pharmaceutical industry/relevant clinical/medical leadership experience requiredProven track record of success, especially in the area of establishing and leading business-to-business partnerships and in stakeholder management in a matrix environment The base compensation range for this position is $235,000 to $300,000. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors. Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy. 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 defeating 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. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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