Scientific Strategy Manager

Cari; København; Hybrid; DKK 743,000 - 1,092,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Scientific Strategy Manager in the Executive Office of R&D in Bagsværd, Denmark, to craft strategic and scientific materials for the R&D Leadership Team, Executive Management, and Board of Directors. You will translate complex science into clear communications for diverse audiences and collaborate across functions to shape R&D direction.

You will support leaders in communicating their work, help drive strategy from early research through regulatory submissions and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting senior leaders in corporate environments is highly preferred.
• Experience translating scientific insights into clear communication.
• Ability to quickly grasp complicated insights and turn it into clear communication.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic and scientific materials to support decision making for the R&D Leadership Team, Executive Management, and Board of Directors.
• Translate research findings into content easy to understand for diverse audiences, including employees and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of scientific concepts to explain developments in layman’s terms.
• Support senior scientists in communicating their work to non-expert audiences, including message development.
• Contribute to R&D Strategy development and translation across the value chain.

Skills

Leadership support

Scientific communication

Stakeholder alignment

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Job description

Location: Bagsværd - Copenhagen , Zealand , Denmark Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Main Industry: Search Media Jobs Other Industries & Skills: Education & Training, Engineering, Information Technology, Legal, Management & Executive Science Job ID: 133441340 Posted On: 12 September 2026

Executive Office, Research & Development

Bagsværd, Denmark

Are you passionate about understanding science and translating it into clear, strategic recommendations and communication? Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues across functions to shape strategic scientific direction and communication?

If you can quickly grasp new information and turn insights into impactful recommendations, you may be the Scientific Strategy Manager we are looking for.

Your new role

As Scientific Strategy Manager in the Executive Office in Research & Development (R&D), you will develop strategic and scientific materials to support decision making at the R&D Leadership Team, Executive Management, and Board of Directors. You will help ensure clarity on R&D’s strategic direction and portfolio progress towards a broader audience within Novo Nordisk and selected external audiences together with the R&D Corporate Affairs advisors. You will work across the full R&D value chain - from early research to clinical development, regulatory submissions and lifecycle management.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Provide scientific strategy and communication advisory to the EVP of R&D, bringing strong scientific understanding and an innovative mindset
• Adapt and convert scientific research, information, and findings into content that is easy to understand for diverse audiences, including employees, leaders, the general public, and other stakeholders - ensuring clarity and relevance for each audience
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of scientific concepts and research to accurately represent and explain scientific developments in layman’s terms
• Support senior scientists/researchers in communicating their work to non-expert audiences, including message development
• Take part in the R&D Strategy development and translation

Your new department

You will report to the Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President (EVP) of R&D and be part of a small, closely connected Executive Office team that supports the Executive Vice President of R&D and the Leadership Team. You will take part in driving the R&D strategy, including organisational development, and connect the dots related to strategy, organisational development, and communication across R&D, a global organisation of around 7.500 colleagues.

Your skills and qualifications

• A master's degree or other advanced degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience with leadership support towards senior leaders in corporate environments is highly preferred
• Experience with translating scientific insights into clear communication
• Ability to quickly grasp complicated insights and turn it into clear communication
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Moreover, we imagine that you think strategically while remaining highly execution oriented. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and build trust quickly and create alignment across diverse stakeholders. Finally, you are proactive and able to think ahead.

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

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary

For this role, the Annual Base salary ranges from 742,600.00 to 1,091,600.00 DKK, 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.

More information

For more information, Sr Director, Katherine Winther on [phone].

Deadline

20 September 2026.

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.