Do you have a strong desire to be part of a patient-centric
company improving patient lives? Novo Nordisk Japan has opened a
role for Medical Advisor, CVD. Apply now and be part of
Life-Changing Careers at Novo Nordisk.
About the Department
Diabetes and Outcomes Department covers a wide range of
therapeutic areas, such as Diabetes, CVD, CKD, Digital health
and Stem Cell. This role will be mainly in charge of
Cardiovascular diseases area and it is a therapeutic area which
is well-established with multiple advisory boards, engagement of
the top KOLs, pre-launch activities and RWE. You will also be
able to work collaboratively with initiatives for the new
Obesity disease area.
The Position
The nature and scope of main accountabilities includes but
not limited to:
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Strategic & Organizational Leadership
- Participate in the successful development, optimization
and execution of effective medical strategies in the assigned
therapy area/product, to achieve goals. Ensure strategic
alignment of therapy area/product scientific communication
platform with local, and global plans. Ensure sound scientific
and medical guidance is provided for marketing strategies for
therapy area/product. Collaborate with key stakeholders to
develop action plans aiming to appropriately position assigned
products in response to the current unmet medical needs and
market dynamics. Ensures proper reporting of Key Performance Indicators.
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Medical education - Lead the establishment and
optimization of internal scientific resources for internal
use. Oversee development and execution of the medical
education plan based on HCP learning needs for assigned
brand/therapy area. (i.e., symposia) and ensure local
alignment. Support Medical Information by developing and
providing answers on request from HCPs as needed.
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Medical guidance - Leverage knowledge of clinical
practice, KOL insights, competitor scientific activity, as
well as future directions in healthcare to collaborate within
CMR and with marketing as well as other NN Japan functions to
create brand strategy, plans and tactics Supports team to
distil scientific/medical knowledge and deliver internal
medical training in collaboration with stakeholders. Ensure
sound scientific content for HCP advisory meetings to achieve
the meetings objectives in line with overall affiliate and
Medical Affairs strategy. Collaborate cross functionally and
takes a leadership role among MSLs with Sales and Marketing
and attends internal meetings outside of medical in order to
offer in house training support which enhances and maintains
the MSL understanding of all current NN Japan strategies and
to ensure proper strategic alignment between business units.
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Clinical activities - Identify gaps to be filled by
clinical and outcomes research (global trials, local
observational studies, ISS). Review and approve ISS and
outcomes protocols and study reports. Ensures sound scientific
content for local investigator/results meetings
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Others - Guide development of therapy area/product
publication plan that is aligned with local and global
publication and lifecycle plans and ensure timely execution
(abstract and oral presentations, primary and secondary
publications). Input into KOL engagement planning, execution
and tracking and collaborates with internal stakeholders for
alignment. Participate in the brand related annual evaluation
and update of KOL engagements and Individual Engagement Plans
(IEPs). Ensure full compliance of the team to all applicable
laws in Japan, Novo Nordisk and industry rules/regulations.
Qualifications
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M.D. or Ph.D. in Healthcare with strong clinical and
research background
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3 years+ experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical
Development within the pharmaceutical industry
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Business-level English communication skills, and fluent
Japanese and knowledge of Business in Japan
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Ability to work effectively leading cross-functional team
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Strong presentation skills, Training & coaching skills
will be a plus
Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, you will be part of a professional
community that is committed to drive change to defeat obesity
and other serious chronic diseases. Our success in the field of
innovative medicines is due to our dedication, engagement and
respect for the people we are here to help. Working here is not
just a way to make a living, but a way to make a difference.
Contact/Inquiries
Kindly send your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).
Deadline
Until the completion of recruitment. Applications will be
screened ongoing basis, thereby 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.
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