Are you looking for an opportunity where you can utilize your medical knowledge to generate, interpret, and communicate scientific data and to interact with global thought leaders? Are you seeking an opportunity to expand and develop your expertise to become a subject matter expert?
Then don’t miss the chance and apply now for an exciting and life-changing opportunity within our Global Medical Affairs (GMA) departments in the Global Medical Affairs Obesity area.
We have several vacancies across three of our teams: Semaglutide Obesity, CagriSema Obesity, and CB1-R & Strategic Partnerships.
The Position
As Senior Global Medical Manager, you will be part of an enthusiastic and diverse international group of motivated professionals with extensive clinical, research, and pharmaceutical expertise, who are passionate about clinical drug development, scientific dialogue, and medical education.
In your role as Global Medical Manager, you will be providing timely, accurate, and credible medical/scientific input to commercialized and/or pipeline projects.
Your main tasks involve:
Effective collaboration and communication with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within their field of expertise, as well as internal stakeholders from Marketing, Patient Access, Clinical Drug Development, Regulatory Affairs, and other functional areas in the company Providing medical input to clinical trial designs and eventually being responsible for driving the scientific dialogue and communication based on results from these trials. The job will give you the responsibility to connect with KOLs to gather medical and scientific information to help optimize product development and treatment of people with obesity Playing a key role in the development of scientific publications based on our clinical trial results which requires your ability to interact with internal and external authors Support the development of internal training and guidance materials, as well as driving external educational activities towards healthcare professionals
Additionally, you will guide other teams that are actively involved in the development and execution of Novo Nordisk's commercial strategy including market development activities and development/review of promotional materials.
This position is based in Denmark and requires international travel in accordance with our internal Circular for Zero policies.
Qualifications
As a person, you thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments, bringing an innovative mindset and a creative approach to problem-solving. You are a true team player, demonstrating empathy and adaptability while working in an international and highly engaged setting. With strong communication and presentation skills, you excel at leading and driving cross-functional collaboration, effectively engaging both internal and external stakeholders to achieve impactful results.
In addition, we are looking for a candidate who has
A Medical Doctor (MD) with clinical, research, or pharmaceutical industry experience; a Ph.D., Master of Public Health, or a similar degree is an advantage. Professional focus on obesity and/or cardiometabolic diseases is considered beneficial. Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects within Clinical, Medical, and Regulatory (CMR) or RWE/HEOR functions; experience in Medical Affairs is a plus. Strong experience in product commercialization and life-cycle management. Strong understanding of the R&D, RWE, and HEOR value chain.
About the department
The Global Medical Affairs Obesity VP area at Novo Nordisk HQ in Denmark encompasses teams responsible for building and delivering consistent scientific communication across all phases of clinical drug development. This includes Semaglutide, CagriSema, Amycretin, and the early-phase development of Cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) and peripheral-focused ultrasound stimulation (PFUS) projects in Obesity through strategic partnerships.
The teams are committed to transforming obesity through impactful engagements and interactions with key stakeholders in an open and engaging environment.
Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We are 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 – we are all working to move the needle on patient care.
Contact
For further information, please contact Adriana Rendón (CagriSema) at +45 3075 7554, Søren Kruse Lilleøre (Semaglutide ) at +45 3079 2918, or Lei Liu (CB1-R & Strategic Partnerships ) at +45 3079 8757.
Deadline
25 February 2024.
We shall conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.
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.