Director of Scientific Communications Strategy & Alignment

Novo Nordisk; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 187,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefits

Time off and vacation policy

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Director, Scientific Communications Business Alignment to act as a strategic adviser to the Head of Scientific Communications. This role translates Medical Affairs strategy into priorities, governance, and plans, coordinating across US and global teams and ensuring timely, high-quality leadership decisions.

The position leads planning, resource coordination and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring accountability and measurable impact within a complex, matrix

Qualifications

• Doctorate in life sciences or related field; MBA highly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in pharma/biotech, including Medical Affairs strategy/operations; leadership preferred.
• Ability to translate strategy into operating plans, governance and disciplined follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance Medical Affairs strategy, priorities and multi-year roadmap in alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Manage the annual operating plan, governance model, leadership cadence and measurable execution.
• Provide objective analysis and recommendations using internal data, external benchmarks and stakeholder input.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning within Medical Affairs and with business partners to align scientific communication priorities, dependencies and compliance.
• Lead portfolio planning across Medical Communications, ensuring milestones, accountability and escalation pathways.
• Own the Scientific Communications performance framework with meaningful objectives, metrics and reviews.
• Represent the Head of Scientific Communications in governance bodies and cross-functional initiatives; ensure follow-through.

Skills

Executive communication

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Education

Doctorate in life sciences

MBA preferred

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Director, Scientific Communications Business Alignment to act as a strategic adviser to the Head of Scientific Communications. This role translates Medical Affairs strategy into priorities, governance, and plans, coordinating across US and global teams and ensuring timely, high-quality leadership decisions.

The position leads planning, resource coordination and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring accountability and measurable impact within a complex, matrix