Associate Director - Medical Data Strategy and Analytics

About the Department The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From health-care-provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient-centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference? The Position The Associate Director of Medical Data Strategy and Analytics plays a critical role in leading the strategic planning and execution of data analytics initiatives within the US Medical Affairs organization. This individual is responsible for leading the development and implementation of data visualization tools to facilitate data-informed decision-making across the Medical Affairs business units. Additionally, they will create new measurement frameworks, standardize best practices and cultivate innovative analytics capabilities for the department. This leader will bring their extensive knowledge of the digital environment coupled with data science expertise to provide insights into the effectiveness & efficiency of our Medical Affairs investments. This role requires close collaboration with Medical Affairs business unit leads, cross-functional CMR colleagues, IT partners and vendors to understand specific data requirements and ensure alignment with the company’s overarching data & analytics ecosystem. Relationships This position reports to the Director, Medical Omnichannel Technology Solutions and is part of the Medical Modernization and Strategic Partner Engagements Team. Key internal NNI relationships include Medical Affairs therapy areas, other Clinical, Medical, Regulatory (CMR) functions, Commercial systems leads, Data Enterprise & Advanced Analytics teams and IT partners. External relationships include working with vendors, and agencies. Essential Functions Define and own the standard of excellence for data science and analytics capabilities across Medical Affairs units in NNI Support refinement of key standard metrics/KPIs to quantify and communicate performance and effectiveness of medical activities, in alignment with the strategies and action plans of the business units Develop data visualization tools to facilitate engagement planning, data sharing, and accurate reporting & auditing Inspire solutions, action, and execution to enable data-driven decision-making by leveraging data, advanced analytics, and AI to improve operational efficiency Shape medical data strategies by keeping up to date with external trends and technologies as well as evaluating emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies that enhance capabilities for Medical Affairs Effectively communicate and deliver relevant and clear data outputs and results to various audiences, including senior leadership and cross-functional partners Establish and enforce governance procedures to ensure Medical Affairs data excellence and accountability internally and with external partners Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams and serve as the bridge between Medical Affairs teams, IT, Commercial operations & analytics, vendors, etc to drive data & analytics initiatives Physical Requirements 0-10% overnight travel required. Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred 8 years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical industry within the area of Medical Affairs, Digital Transformation, and/or Medical Data Management, demonstrating a steady career progression with increasing roles of responsibility required 5 years of combined experience in digital analytics, database structures and data management, preferably within the Medical Affairs space Excellent strategic planning skills with the ability to translate plans into tactics and operationalize for execution Expertise with data visualization tools and techniques (e.g., Qlik Sense, Tableau, Power BI, OBIEE) Proven knowledge of Software tracking packages, knowledge of Veeva CRM a plus Computer programming experience preferred (inparticular SQL) Experience synthesizing information to develop recommendations and communicate clearly to influence and negotiate based on recommendations Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and address complex business problems through data Must be able to deliver short term results while developing capabilities for future needs & requirements Change management skills to foster a culture of data-driven decision-making within complex business operations Strong written, oral, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical and data concepts to cross-functional teams and senior business leaders Ability to quickly build rapport and credibility with key internal and external stakeholders through strong interpersonal skills; experience working with business intelligence and IT teams preferred We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. 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