Job Description

Are you a highly motivated, independent individual who is passionate about making a difference in improving the lives of people with rare diseases? Are you an energetic, high performing individual who is persistent, possess a strong sense of urgency and thrives in a challenging and evolving environment? If so, you should continue reading.
In the Novo Nordisk Malaysia Affiliate, we are looking for a Product Specialist to cover both the Rare Blood Disorders and Rare Endocrine Disorders therapeutic areas. The role provides you with the opportunity to contribute directly towards the business results while creating value and changing the lives of these patients. Join our team and apply today!

About the department
The Rare Disease department in Novo Nordisk Malaysia consists of a small, highly motivated, energetic and focused team who is passionate about providing a better quality of life to patients.
At Novo Nordisk, we use our skills, dedication and ambition to drive change in rare diseases. By working with us in this role, you will have the opportunity to do the same.
You will report to the Rare Disease Sales & Marketing Manager, Malaysia

The position
As a Product Specialist, you are the front liner representing the company, who will hold patient-centric scientific dialogues and discuss the benefits and features of Novo Nordisk\xe2\x80\x99s products with healthcare professionals.
Other role tasks are as follows but are not limited to:

• You have a designated territory you will oversee for the financial and non-financial targets of your territory.
• You are given autonomy to conduct territory business plans, suggest and discuss relevant action plans, and implement the agreed action plan in collaboration with marketing, medical and colleagues within the function effectively to drive overall financial and non-financial performance of your territory.
• You are required to maintain up-to-date information on customers and competitive landscape, and report all these informations into the company\xe2\x80\x99s system in a timely manner.
• You are also required to actively take part in exhibitions, symposiums and congresses as needed, and drive high-quality medical educational activities in order to drive awareness of disease management and knowledge of products among healthcare professionals, and to strengthen customer relationships.

Qualifications

• To be considered for the role you should possess a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in science or equivalent, with strong sales and communication skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of pharmaceutical field sales or key account management experience in niche/rare disease markets in Central & East Malaysia will be an added advantage. Familiarity with government tenders and listing processes is a plus.
• As a person, you are a self-starter, goal-getter, highly engaged and positive, dynamic with excellent networking abilities.
• You have strong ethical conduct and are at the same time creative. You can work independently and willing to quickly adjust to new situations in a continuously developing environment.
• You are fluent in both English and Bahasa Malaysia (verbal and written), hold a valid driving licence and possess your own vehicle. You are willing to travel regularly within Malaysia (West & East Malaysia).

Working at Novo Nordisk
We are a proud life-science company; life is our reason to exist. We\xe2\x80\x99re inspired by life in all its forms and shapes, ups and downs, opportunities, and challenges. For employees at Novo Nordisk, life means many things \xe2\x80\x93 from the building blocks of life that form the basis of ground-breaking scientific research to our rich personal lives that motivate and energize us to perform our best at work. Ultimately, life is why we\xe2\x80\x99re all here - to ensure that people can lead a life independent of chronic disease.

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

Deadline
29 Dec 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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