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.
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
We are looking for two medical or senior medical advisors (depending on experience) to join our team at our Gatwick office on a hybrid basis, who can make an effective contribution to the medical team and to cross-functional groups within the Business Area.
In this role you will drive key medical and scientific initiatives in the obesity/diabetes portfolio while working collaboratively with public affairs, corporate affairs, Market access and HEOR departments providing medical and scientific advice. You will have a digital mindset and need to be qualified and registered in the ABPI Code of Practice with knowledge of all the relevant regulations relating the review of promotional materials and a strong history in the review process.
In addition, you will need to drive digital solutions for patients and to support patients being treated with Novo Nordisk medicines across the metabolic portfolio.
Moreover, you will:
1. Lead on medical governance around process of review and approval of materials
2. Take part and contribute to internal panels and groups related to compliance decisions impacting overall business
3. Provide optimal delivery of scientific information to the medical and scientific community.
4. Ensure compliant and high-quality medical education strategy via various digital channels
5. Contribute to the development of the Medical Affairs strategy
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a medical or pharmacy degree and will be UK registered. You will have prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry together with knowledge of good clinical practice and clinical trial methodology.
6. You are ABPI qualified medical signatory and registered with PMCPA/MHRA and strong experienced in reviewing materials
7. You are a UK GMC registered doctor or GpHC registered pharmacist following yearly revalidation process with the designated body
8. Have knowledge of GCP, clinical trial methodology
9. Have some previous experience in leading on digital medical initiatives
10. Have a strong understanding of the UK healthcare system
About the department
Medical Affairs is a department within the Clinical, Medical & Regulatory (CMR) department responsible for medical and scientific dialogue supporting the appropriate use of innovative treatments including Novo Nordisk products. Medical Affairs ensure that Novo Nordisk’s activities are undertaken in an ethical and appropriately scientific manner, thereby safeguarding the trust and respect of HCPs and patients.
Medical Affairs is made up of an office team of Medical Advisors and a field team of Regional Medical Advisors.