Education: Master's degree
Experience: 10+ years
We're looking for a candidate who can bring the following:
- PhD/advanced degree in a relevant therapeutic area or adult education;
- Minimum 10 years' relevant pharmaceutical, medical education or medical education agency experience (Marketing/CHE/MSL/Med Advisor)
- Project management knowledge and experience in managing cross-functional and complex projects
- Bilingual English French is preferred.
- CHE certification (e.g., CCCEP/other) asset or completion within 1 year; 10+ years' relevant experience in pharmaceutical/medical education or agency settings (e.g., Marketing/CHE/MSL/Medical Advisor) with proven cross-functional project management.
- Strong matrix collaboration and stakeholder management.
- Strategic leadership, adaptability in complexity/change,
- Consistent delivery against deadlines.
- Effective information sharing and communication, including formal presentations to senior management and top KOLs.
The Associate Director, Medical Education role is part of the Medical Excellence team within the broader Medical and Regulatory Affairs department at Novo Nordisk Canada. Based at our head office in Mississauga, you'll join a collaborative and innovative environment where cross-functional teamwork is key. The department is dynamic and fast-paced, with a shared commitment to advancing medical education and improving patient outcomes.
Although primarily office-based, the role includes up to 30% travel within Canada and internationally, offering opportunities to engage with diverse stakeholders and expand your professional network.
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.
At Novo Nordisk, you'll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results.
We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.
Salary: for this role the Annual Base salary ranges from $159,230 to $209,230.
The placement in the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on your skills, competencies, knowledge and relevant experience match the position requirements.
Incentives: based on the role's level and other factors, the salary package may include short-term (STI) and/or long-term (LTI) incentives.
Benefits: the eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on the job and location.
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This posting is not for an existing vacancy.
Application Deadline: July 6th, 2026 - We're reviewing applications and interviewing as we go, which may allow us to conclude the process before the deadline.
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.
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