Medical Lead, Private Healthcare Obesity

Shape the future of obesity care in the private healthcare sector. Lead medical strategy, build partnerships with influential healthcare leaders, and position Novo Nordisk as the trusted scientific partner private obesity market across the UK.

Your new role

Operating in digitally enabled environment, the private obesity sector in UK serves more than 3 million patients; this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape medical strategy and impact at scale in one of the organisation’s highest‑priority growth areas.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Leading the medical strategy and operational execution within the private obesity arena, acting as the “medical voice” of Novo Nordisk in this space.

• Building and nurturing strategic partnerships with chief medical officers and medical directors in private healthcare to optimise patient outcomes
• Be the subject matter expert on obesity and Novo Nordisk products facilitating scientific discussions and providing expert medical input across the organisation, from clinical research to market access and commercial teams
• Driving real-world evidence generation and coordinating national publication strategies to build a robust evidence base
• Serving as the medical signatory for the organisation and lead on assessment and decision making of various projects and activities to ensure full complaince with ABPI code of practice.
• Overseeing the local Product Development Plan by gathering insights and managing cross-functional collaboration to address UK market requirements
• Representing the UK in global forums, exchanging insights and best practices to shape obesity care internationally

Your new department

You'll sit within the affiliate Medical Affairs unit, reporting to the Associate Director, Medical Affairs Metabolic & Private. This is a national role where you'll work at the intersection of science and strategy, collaborating across clinical research, regulatory affairs, health technology assessment, and commercial teams. You'll be at the forefront of developing Novo Nordisk's presence in the private obesity sector—a dynamic and rapidly evolving space where your expertise will directly shape how we serve patients and healthcare professionals.

Your skills & qualifications
We're looking for a strategic medical leader with deep scientific credibility and the ability to build meaningful partnerships. You'll bring:

• Advanced scientific qualification such as GMC registered Medical Doctor, or UK registered pharmacist
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry in equivalent role, owning the medical strategy and execution.
• Disease Area Expertise. Knowledge and experience in obesity, diabetes, cardiometabolic or related diseases is required for the role.

• UK Healthcare landscape knowledge and previous experience, including firm understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice and relevant regulations.
• ABPI final medical signatory certification. Candidates without signatory status may be considered if strong in other areas and trainable

This role is as Individual contributor, however successful candidate will demonstrate strong personal and professional leadership, with the ability to influence, collaborate and build trust across the organisation. They will be an effective communicator, capable of translating scientific expertise into clear, compelling messages and confident in facilitating discussions at senior level. The role requires adaptability, resilience and a proactive mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and adjust quickly in a fast‑evolving environment.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

• Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Your workplace: Novo Nordisk UK office in Gatwick.
• Pension: a market leading pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Wellness: We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to an award winning Wellness programme, including Private Medical Insurance, the Lifeworks App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and offerings.
• Insurances: All colleagues are covered by our private medical, life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Inclusive culture: our culture is one of care, support and respect for our people.  We are committed to making your workplace safe and believe that a transparent, inclusive culture and leadership is the way to empower every individual to do their very best.

More information

Please apply via our careers site as we cannot accept CV’s directly 

Application support

We are an equal opportunities employer and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.  If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an emails to  LDGC@novonordisk.com.  Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need. 

Deadline

18th March 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.