Evidence Generation Lead

Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful insight that drives better patient outcomes?
At Novo Nordisk, we're not just developing treatments — we're transforming the future of healthcare through evidence-based innovation. We're seeking an Evidence Generation Lead to collaborate and deliver the UK affiliate's Evidence Generation Plan (EGP) — identifying evidence gaps, leading Real World Evidence (RWE) and Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS), and ensuring scientific excellence that supports our portfolio and the patients we serve. Read more and apply today

Your new role

As the Evidence Generation Lead, you will drive Novo Nordisk UK's evidence strategy with a particular focus on obesity, ensuring alignment between scientific priorities, market access needs, and patient benefit. You'll play a central role in shaping local evidence strategies, initiating RWE studies, and building partnerships that reinforce the credibility and impact of our science.

You will:

• Collaborate & develop parts of the UK Evidence Generation Plan (EGP) through cross-functional collaboration and strategic workshops
• Identify and address key evidence gaps across therapy areas with a particular focus on obesity and product life cycles
• Lead and manage Real World Evidence (RWE) studies, registries, pragmatic studies, and ISS projects
• Partner with Global and Regional teams to ensure alignment and best practice in evidence generation
• Create partnerships with agencies, CROs, and data providers to strengthen scientific output
• Ensure compliance with all local and global regulatory requirements and Novo Nordisk's Business Ethics standards
• Drive internal capability, training teams and disseminating local study insights to strengthen scientific understanding

Your new department
The Clinical Medical Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is at the forefront of driving innovation and excellence in the pharmaceutical industry. Based in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, our team is dedicated to delivering impactful solutions that benefit patients and healthcare systems worldwide. With a strong focus on collaboration and scientific excellence, we work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the value of our therapies is recognised and maximised. Join us in making a difference to patients' lives and shaping the future of healthcare.

Your skills & qualifications
You are a scientifically driven professional with a strategic mindset and deep understanding of real-world evidence generation. You combine scientific rigour with project management excellence and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You bring:

• A degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in evidence generation within the pharmaceutical industry (epidemiological, descriptive, and clinical effectiveness data)
• Expertise in study design, RWE, registries, and pragmatic trials
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills, with a track record of delivering complex studies with integrity and compliance
• Strategic planning and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• A proactive, curious, and collaborative mindset — with the ability to lead through complexity and deliver ambitious results

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

In addition to a unique and supportive culture, Novo Nordisk offers strong learning and development opportunities tailored to your career and life stage. Our benefits reflect our commitment to empowering employees to reach their full potential while achieving work-life balance.

More information

To submit your application, please upload your CV in English (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

Apply by 2nd of December 2025.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

We're not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.