Job Description

Department - Medical AffairsAre you an experienced medical professional and passionate about Medical Affairs? Does being part of a growing, yet dynamic environment excite you? Is you adept in implementing the medical affairs strategy in the country? If yes, then you may be the one we are looking for as Sr. Medical Advisor for Novo Nordisk India. Apply now!The positionAs a Senior Medical Advisor, you will contribute actively to devise and implement the medical affairs strategy in the country, be a specialist in the therapy area and allotted product/portfolio. You would be responsible to manage and develop a high-performing medical advisors team as per the need of the portfolio.

• Devise strategies and planning for launch of new indication/ products including KOL engagement and medical education.
• Drive real world evidence generation activities in close collaboration with affiliate medical colleagues, region, and global counterparts.
• Liaise with the regional medical team to identify the need gaps and generate actionable insights.
• Liaise with professional associations and KOLs to build and drive scientific advocacy for the product/ TA.
• Drive medical education and scientific dialogue for products and therapy area in collaboration with cross functional teams.
• As part of your role, you will be responsible for identifying, proposing, and leading publication projects in areas where there is a lack of data, aligned with medical advocacy needs. This will involve working on projects such as Encore, Review, Secondary Analysis, and independent author publications. Furthermore, you will be responsible for the following.
• Assisting regulatory personnel to ensure that all promotional activities, NNIPL products, and packaging conform to regulatory laws and guidelines.
• Facilitating organizational readiness and external scientific advocacy for new product launches in close collaboration with regulatory and commercial teams.
• Supporting clinical operations and regulatory teams in regulatory submissions, presentations, and approvals for indication expansions and new product approvals.

QualificationsTo be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications:

• MBBS or MD/MS in pharmacology (desired) from a reputed institution with minimum 5 years of industry medical affairs experience.
• Strong scientific knowledge and interest in Diabetes and its products, good collaboration with internal and external stakeholders as well as good in communication.
• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities, with demonstrated experience in analysing complex situations.
• Skills for planning, execution and follow-up is required, with a creative and innovative attitude that will enable you to drive initiatives with operational excellence in mind.

About the departmentThe Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. Medical affairs is anchored within CMR. From interactions with health care providers to developing and implementing medical strategies to drive medical education and generating insights to support evidence generation, medical affairs plays a vital role in launch of new products and life-cycle management of existing products. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient-centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients have access to the most innovative treatment solutions. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life.Working at Novo NordiskNovo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognize the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, were working toward something bigger than ourselves, and its a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, were life changing.ContactTo submit your application, please upload your CV and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).Deadline13th Sept 2024DisclaimerIt has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organizations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information, purchasing of equipment or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers. Furthermore, Novo Nordisk does not charge prospective employees with fees or make requests for funding as a part of the recruitment process.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, were life changing.

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