Senior Director - Real World Data Informatics and Science

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

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 the local market needs. This individual will anticipate changes in the organization and drive the development of RWDIS to meet the evolving needs within these areas. This individual will serve as a leader within NNI, the broader NN organization and the industry within these areas by sharing best practices, advising other functions, and driving broader adoption and optimal use of these activities.

 

Relationships

This individual will report to the Vice President of CDSE, serve on the CDSE Leadership Team and contribute to the overall management of the CDSE department. This individual will provide leadership to RWDIS, mentor and develop leaders within RWDIS and CDSE, and work collaboratively within CDSE, CMR functions, broader NNI and Global functions to ensure local market needs are met. This individual will represent these functions across NNI, NN and the external environment to include scientific conferences and societies, key opinion leaders, advisory boards, industry councils and the broader medical community.

 

Essential Functions

• Lead the functions in the (CDSE) department of NNI focused on real world data strategy, clinical informatics, and real world science to support the local market needs. This individual will anticipate changes in the organization and drive the development of CDSE to meet the evolving needs within these areas. This individual will serve as a leader within NNI, the broader NN organization and the industry within these areas by sharing best practices, advising other functions, and driving broader adoption and optimal use of these activities
• Development:
  • Drive personal and team development of leaders and employees in terms of real world data strategy, clinical informatics real world science capabilities as well as leadership capabilities and team management skills. Attends relevant scientific meetings, conferences, and courses

• Strategic:
  • Primary ownership for the CMR Real World Data Strategy, Clinical Informatics Strategy and Real World Science Strategy
  • Oversee and provide strategic guidance for all real world data strategy, clinical informatics real world science activities in NNI and ensure alignment with NNI enterprise strategy, portfolio, and product strategies as well as Global strategies. Drive understanding and appropriate use of real world data strategy, clinical informatics real world science in the organization and secure compliant processes are in place
  • Participates as a strategic, contributing member of the CDSE senior leadership team and oversees NNI due diligence and other senior level oversight associated with the role
• Internal/External Relationships:
  • Foster development of relationships with US and Global KOLs and thought leaders, including but not limited to the function, serving as a driver on the use of data, analytics and modeling representing NN in external professional societies, pharma associates, seminars, and conventions

 

Physical Requirements

10-20% overnight travel required.

 

Development of People

Supervisory. Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement