(Senior) Medical Advisor, Rare Diseases

Location:

Horley (RH6) – Surrey, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

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Job ID:

131039037

Posted On: 

03 September 2024

For over 100 years we have been driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases, but we know that what got us here today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We are now transforming our business and taking our expertise into new territories.

Our story is one of incredible growth and success, which has culminated in receiving many prestigious awards, such as Best Places to Work and Vitality – Britain’s Healthiest Workplace.

The position

We are looking for a (Senior) Medical Advisor, Rare Diseases, to join our team at our Gatwick office this is a hybrid office-based position. You will be a key player in our medical affairs team, providing advanced clinical and strategic expertise to support the development, launch, and commercialization of our products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including research and development, regulatory affairs, medical information, sales, and marketing.

In addition, you will:

-Lead and oversee the medical strategy for the assigned therapeutic area, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
-Provide advanced medical input into study designs, regulatory submissions, and the development of medical guidelines.
-Contribute to the development of Rare Diseases Medical Affairs strategy and plan in association with medical leadership team based on the insights of the unmet needs of patients, HCPs, and health systems.
-Work closely with internal teams to ensure compliance with medical regulations and standards, while maintaining a focus on patient safety and product efficacy.
-Guide the development and execution of medical education and training programs for healthcare providers and internal teams.
 

Qualifications

To be successful in the role, you need to be qualified UK registered MD or PharmD.

You also have the ABPI final medical signatory qualification, or you are willing and capable of being trained & passing the examination within 6-12 months.

Other requirements are:

-Strong mentoring skills with a track record of mentoring medical professionals and junior team members.
-Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex medical information to diverse audiences.
-Strong business understanding e.g. Industry experience
-Ability to think strategically while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
 

About the department

Medical Affairs is a department within the Clinical, Medical & Regulatory (CMR) department responsible for medical and scientific dialogue supporting the appropriate use of innovative treatments including Novo Nordisk products. Medical Affairs ensure that Novo Nordisk’s activities are undertaken in an ethical and appropriately scientific manner, thereby safeguarding the trust and respect of HCPs and patients.

Medical Affairs is made up of an office team of Medical Advisors and a field team of Regional Medical Advisors.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

What We Offer

-Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
-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.
 

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 email to AKRWnovonordisk.  Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need. 

Contact

Please submit your CV via the Novo Nordisk careers site as we are unable to accept CVs directly.

Deadline

17/09/2024

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.

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