Job Description

Are you highly motivated by being able to make a difference in improving patients\xe2\x80\x99 lives?

Are you a high-performing executive who is energized by problems and able to energize people around you? If so, you should continue reading \xe2\x80\xa6

Here is an exciting Medical Advisor opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and driven team environment to create better treatments and care for patients in Malaysia. By working with us in this role, you will have a direct impact on improving the lives of the patients. Apply today!

About the Department

The Clinical Medical Regulatory and Quality (CMRQ) department is one of the key functions that enable the business strategy through the effective execution of functional goals, in the areas of Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Quality Assurance.

The position of Medical Advisor is to be in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, and report to the Director of Clinical Medical Regulatory and Quality.

The Position

The role of the Medical Advisor is to increase Novo Nordisk\'s management in Diabetes/ Obesity/ Rare Disease portfolios. As Medical Advisor for Malaysia, you will train various internal stakeholders in disease, therapy, and product areas as well as topic-specific customized training.

This is a people management role and involves managing 2 direct reports. The job will mandate 25-30% travel across Malaysia.
Other role accountabilities are as follows, but are not limited to:

• You will be accountable for medical affairs strategy development and advocacy building, as well as driving Medical Affairs preparation for launches.
• You will establish strong functional collaboration with internal stakeholders from sales, marketing, clinical, market access, and even the regional office, to achieve collective business outcomes that benefit patients.
• You will advise clinical operations to identify PDP and help select relevant clinical trials. You will also champion centralized Medical Affairs initiatives such as advisory boards, speaker training, and policy-shaping initiatives towards your portfolio.
• You will also coordinate publications and manage collaboration with scientific associations. You will be accountable for developing and delivering presentations at local meetings and symposia and for providing high-quality medical education and training to external customers (clinicians and Healthcare Professionals). Input into promotion materials will also be required for ensuring compliance with local guidelines.
• You will participate in and contribute effectively to the CMRQ team, as well as to cross-functional projects within Novo Nordisk along with the marketing & market access team and sales team. You will drive the non-interventional studies conducted by Novo Nordisk.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or Ph.D. in the relevant background is highly preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of pharma experience in Medical Affairs is a must
• Experience with new product launches and people management will be a plus. Possess strong scientific and medical knowledge with a good business comprehension
• Experiences in the areas of diabetes, obesity, hemophilia, or growth disorders will be a plus
• Good ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific data as well as strategic thinking, communication skills, and stakeholder management skills are highly important

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don\xe2\x80\x99t wait for change. We drive it. We\xe2\x80\x99re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales \xe2\x80\x93 we\xe2\x80\x99re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

Please send your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

4 August 2023

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\xe2\x80\x99re life changing.

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