The Position
\nAs a Regional Medical Advisor, you will:<\/p>\n
\tBuild and maintain scientific understanding of Novo Nordisk\u2019s marketed products in Diabetes and Obesity, aligned with the Cardio-Metabolic-Renal approach.
\n\tShare up-to-date medical knowledge and clinical trial data with internal and external stakeholders. Provide medical education to HCPs through scientific meetings, symposia, and strategic partnerships with Healthcare Professional Associations.
\n\tEstablish and nurture relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), and other healthcare decision-makers.
\n\tDrive the execution of medical tactics aligned with the Diabetes and Obesity medical strategy, collaborating with key functions such as Marketing, Market Access, Public Affairs (MAPA), and Sales.
\n\tContribute to clinical trial and Real-World Evidence (RWE) plans, including Scientific Recruitment and Retention (SRR) activities and publication strategies.
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\n\tThis role requires 70-80% travel within South Africa, focusing on regions such as KwaZulu-Natal (Durban). The location may change in the future based on business needs.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:<\/p>\n
\tMedical Doctor, Advanced Degree in Health Sciences (Pharmacy or Other), other recognized Medical Affairs certification (may be considered, at discretion of Novo Nordisk).
\n\tDemonstrates understanding of the disease state and therapeutic area. Exhibits detailed understanding of standards of medical care, and medical positioning of both Novo Nordisk and competitor products.
\n\tClinical practice or pharmaceutical experience in Medical Affairs (recommended)
\n\tPrevious experience in obesity or metabolic disease area (desirable), along with willingness to learn and progress in Diabetes, Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) therapy area is important.
\n\tAbility to transfer scientific content and value to both experts and non-medical audiences.
\n\tStrong scientific mindset and critical thinking.
\n\tAbility to exert effective leadership in a matrix organisation.
\n\tStrong presentation skills.
\n\tProficient in English speaking and writing. Knowledge of the local African language would be a plus.
\n\tCuriosity, thinking outside of the box, being a fast learner and a good team player.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.novonordisk.com ) or<\/p>\n
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