Chief Patient Officer, VP Patient Voice, Global Medical Affairs

Are you a scientifically grounded strong communicator and leader who is passionate about transforming the way patients are heard and represented in healthcare? In Novo Nordisk we believe in putting patients at the center of everything we do. We are looking for a Chief Patient Officer and VP for our Patient Voice team to lead the charge in shaping patient-centric strategies that drive meaningful change for people living with chronic diseases. 

The position 

As Chief Patient Officer in Novo Nordisk, you will be at the forefront of Novo Nordisk’s commitment to patient centricity. You will lead a global team and act as a key voice in ensuring that patient insights are systematically integrated from early research through to the market. This includes: 

• Developing and implementing strategies to establish Novo Nordisk as a leader in patient engagement across the industry. 

• Responsibility for Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs) to support regulatory claims, patient preference studies, and related interactions with regulatory bodies. 

• Building and enhancing meaningful partnerships with patients and patient associations to deliver treatments that better meet their needs. 

• Driving early and meaningful patient voice activities across the therapy development value chain. 

• Representing Novo Nordisk in global patient engagement forums such as; EFPIA patient think tank, PFMD patient engagement synapse, and EUPATI 

• Ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards in all patient engagement activities. 

• Leading cross-functional teams to deliver on patient-centric goals and managing the associated budget and resources. 

• Coaching and developing team members to build a high-performance unit aligned with the Novo Nordisk Way. 

Qualifications 

We are looking for a visionary leader with: 

• A university degree in medical, biological or pharmaceutical sciences (MBA is a plus) 

• At least 10 years of experience in drug or device development in the pharmaceutical industry with a strong understanding of the full product lifecycle combined with good Global Medical Affairs understanding 

• Proven leadership experience, including leading through others and building high-performing teams 

• International experience in a patient centric role with demonstrated understanding of the key functions and compliance framework in pharma 

• A track record of working with patient organisations and public-private partnerships 

• Strong public presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience with governmental bodies, health authorities and international forums 

• A global mindset and the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments as well as negotiating critical matters and handle tough divergent communication 

About the department 

The Chief Patient Office at Novo Nordisk is a strategic function within Global Medical Affairs, working cross-functionally with Development, Public Affairs, Legal, Compliance and external partners to co-create value-adding solutions for patients worldwide. All +30 colleagues work dedicated to ensuring that patient needs and perspectives are systematically incorporated into decision-making processes across the therapy development value chain. Based at our headquarters in Denmark, this department plays a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes, building trust with patient associations, and enhancing Novo Nordisk’s reputation as a long-term partner committed to driving change for people living with chronic diseases. You will be reporting to the CVP for GMA Evidence & Insights and part of the CVP-leadership team. The CVP area includes Evidence & Partnerships, Patient Voice, and Digital Transformation. 

You will join a dynamic and collaborative environment where your work will have a global impact. 

Working at Novo Nordisk 

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 72000 employees around the world. We recognise the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we’re working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we’re life-changing. 

Contact and Deadline 

For further information please contact Senior Executive Search Partner, Marlene Villumsen at mmvq@novonordisk.com or get to know us better by visiting www.novonordisk.com/careers. Apply by 7th August 2025 at the latest.