Medical Affairs Director, Rare Disease and Emerging Therapeutic Areas

The position
We are looking for a medical leader with a passion for rare diseases. As the Director of Rare Disease and Emerging TA Medical Affairs, you will be accountable for the medical affairs department across the Rare Disease and Emerging therapeutic areas The team will cover a broad medical affairs work across Rare Blood- Rare Endocrine and other emerging Therapeutic Areas (such as Sickle Cell disease, Liver disease and Alzheimer's). This is a second line management role reporting to the Vice President of Clinical Medical and Regulatory (CMR), UK.
Based in Gatwick, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment leading your team and working cross functionally with teams across Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and commercial teams.
Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Medical Affairs Team leadership
• Establish and execute the scientific communication strategy across clinical trial phases and provide input to clinical trials and Real-World Evidence (RWE) plans.
• Drive Scientific Recruitment and Retention (SRR) activities and identify Key opinion Leaders (KOLs). Integrate patient voices through advisory Boards.
• Define and execute the publication strategy and plan, including RWE publications. Provide medical education to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) through scientific meetings and symposia.
• Build judicious relationships with International Professional Associations (IPAs) globally and nationally. Secure medical guidance through medical training and internal communication within the organization.
• Ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements, the Novo Nordisk Way and Novo Nordisk policies, quality standards, and guidelines.
• Act as the nominated medical signatory for the company related to these therapeutic areas.

Qualifications

• A University Degree in a relevant area, such as an MD, Pharma D, or Ph.D. degree in Lifesciences.
• Several years of professional experience in the research-based pharmaceutical industry in the field of medical-pharmaceutical information.
• Strong Leadership skills and sound medical-scientific expertise in medicine, particularly in the fields of Rare Disease, Haemophilia and sickle cell anaemia.
• Proficiency in English is a must to have, good analytical understanding and entrepreneurial thinking will be nice to have.
• Extensive Knowledge of ABPI (The Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry code) and experience in senior leadership of functional Medical, diverse teams. Building and sustaining productive relationships with external stakeholders and network groups.

About the department
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of innovation in diabetes care. We are devoted to defeating serious chronic diseases, including obesity. Headquartered in Denmark, we have a presence in 80 countries and employ over 60,000 people worldwide. Our working culture is focused on excellence and a clear purpose to defeat diabetes and obesity. Join our team and be part of an industry leader that is constantly breaking new ground.
The CMR department at Novo Nordisk is in charge of managing and building KOL engagement plans, translating global medical affairs and global regulatory strategies into operational targets, and implementing medical projects that assist the business. We work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of business activities and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don't wait for change. We drive it. We're 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, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales - we're all working to move the needle on patient care.
Contact
Upload your CV to our online career page (click on Apply and follow the instructions).
Deadline
1st October 2024
Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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.