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Medical Director - Diabetes & Renal

Novo Nordisk
August 21, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Medical Affairs
Role: Medical Director specializing in Diabetes and Renal therapeutics, serving as a scientific expert to drive strategic medical initiatives, evidence generation, and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include developing and executing medical and evidence plans, supporting clinical trial planning and investigator identification, managing KOL relationships, leading advisory boards, contributing to publication and medical education strategies, and providing medical guidance for promotional and educational materials. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Market Access teams, and may include leadership of core medical teams or advisory boards. Qualifications: MD, DO, PhD, or PharmD with at least 5 years of clinical, research, or pharmaceutical experience; clinical expertise in diabetes management and subspecialty training (preferred). Strong strategic, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with familiarity with clinical trial design, GCP principles, and medical affairs tools. High-value specifics include focus on diabetes and renal diseases, clinical development, evidence generation, and medical education within a global pharmaceutical setting. Physical requirements: 20-30% travel; home-based in Princeton, NJ, with proximity or willingness to relocate. Compensation range: $250K-$315K plus bonuses and long-term incentives.