Medical Advisor – Rare Disease

Location:

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

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Job ID:

132722717

Posted On:

24 February 2026

Shape the future of rare disease care in Belgium and Luxembourg. As our Medical Advisor, you’ll be the scientific voice building bridges between groundbreaking therapies and the physicians who need them, ensuring patients with rare blood and endocrine disorders get access to the treatments that can transform their lives.

Your new role

As Medical Advisor for Rare Disease, you’ll be at the forefront of scientific communication and strategic medical engagement across Belgium and Luxembourg. Join a team contributing to Novo Nordisk’s expanding rare disease portfolio, with late-stage haemophilia and growth/endocrine programs advancing clinical development;

Your responsibilities will include:

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-Leading the development and implementation of the local medical affairs strategy for Rare Disease, serving as the medical strategic lead across functions
-Building and maintaining relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals, establishing Novo Nordisk as a trusted scientific partner in rare disease management
-Taking scientific leadership in national and regional advisory boards, round tables, and collaborations with scientific associations
-Designing and delivering innovative educational programmes that increase awareness and advocacy for our rare disease portfolio
-Working closely with Clinical Operations to support trial recruitment, site identification, and investigator engagement for our future rare disease pipeline
-Generating medical insights on physician and patient needs, care pathways, and real-world data opportunities to drive better patient outcomes
-Providing cross-functional scientific support to Marketing, Market Access, and other teams to ensure successful product launches and optimal patient access. Representing Novo Nordisk at national and international congresses while continuously enhancing your scientific knowledge
 

Your new department

Join our more than 65000 colleagues globally driving long-term health! You will join International Operations, our largest operational unit. Covering 195 countries and 95% of the world’s population, more than 16,000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition, we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk, and to improve health at scale across the globe.

Within International Operations, you’ll join the Medical & Regulatory team focused on Rare Disease. This is a crucial role as we expand our rare disease portfolio, with an innovative pipeline that promises to bring new hope to patients living with rare blood and endocrine disorders. Your work will directly support product launches and ensure healthcare professionals have the knowledge and confidence to optimally use our therapies for patient benefit.

Your skills & qualifications

We’re looking for a scientific leader who combines deep expertise with the ability to build meaningful relationships and drive strategic initiatives. You’ll bring:

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-A Medical Degree (MD) with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience
-Experience in rare disease (particularly rare blood disorders and rare endocrine disorders) is highly valued
-Comprehensive networking abilities and a proven track record as a strong cross-functional team player. Strong ability to work independently on scientific topics combined with solid project management skills
-Strong understanding of medical value within the pharmaceutical value chain. A highly engaged, dynamic, and solution-oriented approach with good analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
-Trilingual: English, Dutch and French
-Willingness to travel and adapt quickly to new situations in a continuously evolving environment
Application Deadline: March 9th 2026

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. In rare disease, this mission takes on profound significance—where our innovations can be life-changing for patients who have few treatment options. 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. Here, you’ll find a culture built on mutual respect and shared purpose, where diverse thinking comes 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, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an area where every patient matters.

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. As we expand our rare disease portfolio, you’ll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey with significant development opportunities.

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