For over 100 years we have been driving change to defeat diabetes, but we know that what got us here today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We are now transforming our business and taking our expertise into new territories including obesity and rare blood and endocrine diseases.
Our story is one of incredible growth and success, which has culminated in receiving many prestigious awards, such as Best Places to Work and Vitality – Britain’s Healthiest Workplace.
The Position
Are you an experienced pharmaceutical professional with a passion for medical education? We are seeking a Senior Medical Education Project Manager to develop and implement strategic, compliant field based educational initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
In this role, you will lead the creation of evidence-based, medical education programs for the field team, ensuring alignment with business objectives while maintaining high ethical and compliance standards.
Furthermore, you will:
• Contribute to the development of field medical education strategy based on insights from healthcare professionals and health systems
• Ensure the delivery of tailored educational tools that align with NHS requirements and Novo Nordisk's strategy
• Collaborate with external creative agencies and internal signatories to develop and certify high-quality educational materials
• Lead the process for obtaining Continuing Professional Development accreditation and other relevant certifications for field medical education programs
• Support organisational readiness by training internal teams on the effective execution of medical education activities
You will also optimise processes, track outcomes, and drive continuous improvement in medical education activities.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role we imagine that you have:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific discipline
• Knowledge of ABPI code is a must
• Strong pharmaceutical industry experience, including understanding of matrix organisations
• Experience leading departmental and cross functional projects
• A solid understanding of the UK Healthcare system and medical education needs
We’re seeking a proactive and results-oriented professional with a “can-do” attitude, who thrives in a collaborative environment to drive ambitious goals. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering meaningful impact and aligns with our vision for the future.
About the department
The Clinical, Medical & Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk plays a pivotal role in ensuring the development, approval, and safe use of innovative treatments. CMR integrates clinical research, medical expertise, and regulatory strategy to drive advancements in healthcare, ensuring that our therapies meet the highest standards of safety and efficacy while complying with global regulatory requirements.
You will be part of a dynamic team of eight talented professionals across various roles, including Evidence Generation Lead, Senior Project Managers, and CMR Governance & Compliance. You will report directly to the CMR Projects & Operations Manager.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.
What We Offer
• Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Your workplace: Our offices will be your primary workplace but with flexibility to work 2-3 days at home during your working week.
• Pension: a market leading pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Wellness: We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to an award winning Wellness programme, including Private Medical Insurance.
• Insurances: All colleagues are covered by our private medical, life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
• Inclusive culture: our culture is one of care, support and respect for our people. We are committed to making your workplace safe and believe that a transparent, inclusive culture and leadership is the way to empower every individual to do their very best.
Application support
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an email to Gitte, gifj@novonordisk.com. Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need.
Contact
We can’t accept directly sent CVs, please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ Button.
Deadline
Please apply before 24th February.
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.