Associate Director, R&D External Innovation & Partnerships

Novo Nordisk A/S; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Associate Director, R&D External Innovation to lead sourcing and development of external opportunities in alignment with LoBs and NPI priorities. The role interfaces with EI&A, NPIs, and GBD/S&E, driving collaboration with biotech, academia, and industry partners.

You will shape opportunities into actionable project proposals, influence governance, and foster strategic partnerships across the external innovation ecosystem.

Qualifications

• PhD with 5+ years of experience or MD/DO with 1+ years preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s with extensive experience in pharma R&D is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist external innovation opportunities sourcing and shaping.
• Assess and mature external opportunities for governance-ready proposals.
• Collaborate with EI&A, NPIs, LoB stakeholders and GBD/S&E.
• Maintain a network of external science and technology partners.

Skills

External partnerships

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Sourcing & scouting

Education

PhD + 5+ years

MD/DO + 1+ years

Bachelor's + 9+ years

Master's + 7+ years

Job description

Novo Nordisk A/S in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Associate Director, R&D External Innovation to lead sourcing and development of external opportunities in alignment with LoBs and NPI priorities. The role interfaces with EI&A, NPIs, and GBD/S&E, driving collaboration with biotech, academia, and industry partners.

You will shape opportunities into actionable project proposals, influence governance, and foster strategic partnerships across the external innovation ecosystem.