Real-World Data Science Manager

Novo Nordisk; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 651,000 - 957,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Real-World Data Science Manager to join the Real-World Evidence team within Clinical Evidence & Insights. You will generate high-quality evidence from real-world data to support clinical development decisions across Novo Nordisk's portfolio, collaborating with data scientists, epidemiologists, clinicians, and development teams.

Based in Søborg, Denmark or London, UK, you will design observational studies, build analysis-ready datasets from diverse real-world sources,

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative background with hands-on experience with real-world healthcare data and advanced analytics.
• Experience with real-world healthcare data sources (registries, EHRs, claims, observational studies).
• Excellent programming skills in R or Python, plus SQL, Git and reproducible analytical workflows.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced statistical methods and analytical approaches to real-world healthcare data.
• Design observational studies and real-world evidence initiatives addressing clinically relevant questions.
• Develop analysis-ready datasets by integrating and quality‑assuring diverse data sources (EHRs, registries, claims).
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate questions into analytical evidence plans.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences through presentations and reports.

Skills

Statistical modelling

Causal inference

Survival analysis

Longitudinal data analysis

R or Python

SQL

Git

Reproducible workflows

Communication skills

Education

MSc degree in Biostatistics/Statistics/Data Science/Quantitative field

PhD

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Git

Job description

Real-World Evidence (RWE)

Søborg, Denmark or London, United Kingdom

Do you want to use advanced statistical methods and real-world healthcare data to influence clinical development across a global pharmaceutical pipeline? Are you excited by solving complex scientific questions, developing innovative analytical approaches, and generating evidence that drives decisions throughout drug development? If so, this could be your opportunity to join a highly scientific and collaborative environment where your work can make a meaningful impact.

Your new role

As a Real-World Data Science Manager, you will join the Real-World Evidence team within Clinical Evidence & Insights (CE&I). Working alongside data scientists, epidemiologists, clinicians, and development teams, you will generate high-quality evidence from real-world data to support clinical development decisions across Novo Nordisk's portfolio.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Applying advanced statistical methods and analytical approaches to generate evidence from large and complex healthcare datasets.
• Designing and implementing observational studies and other real-world evidence initiatives that address clinically relevant questions.
• Developing analysis-ready datasets by integrating, transforming, and quality-assuring data from diverse real-world sources, including electronic health records, registries, claims databases, and external partnerships.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to translate scientific questions into robust analytical solutions and evidence plans that support clinical development.
• Communicating complex analytical findings through presentations, reports, publications, and discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.

You will also contribute to the development of innovative analytical methods, reproducible workflows, and statistical best practices that strengthen evidence generation across the organisation.

Your new department

You will join Real-World Evidence within Clinical Evidence & Insights, part of Medical & Translational Sciences in Research & Development. The team plays a key role in supporting clinical development by generating fit-for-purpose evidence from real-world data that helps shape clinical programmes and accelerate the pipeline. You will become part of a highly engaged, multidisciplinary team of epidemiologists and data scientists based across Denmark and the UK, working together to influence important development decisions and advance scientific understanding.

Your Skills And Qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have a strong quantitative background combined with hands‑on experience working with real‑world healthcare data and advanced analytics.

We Are Particularly Interested In Candidates Who Have

• An MSc degree or equivalent within Biostatistics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Physics, or another quantitative discipline.
• Strong expertise in statistical modelling, causal inference, survival analysis, longitudinal data analysis, and related advanced analytical methods.
• Experience working with real-world healthcare data, including registries, electronic health records, claims databases, or observational studies.
• Excellent programming skills in R or Python, combined with experience using SQL, Git, and reproducible analytical workflows.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex statistical concepts to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• A PhD, experience within the pharmaceutical industry, and knowledge of modern causal inference methods such as target trial emulation will be considered an advantage.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 651,000 DKK to 956,900 DKK (DK), corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Deadline

30 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

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.