Do you have extensive experience in Medical Affairs and a strong drive to address both strategic and operational hurdles? Are you in search of a vibrant workplace where your skills can create a substantial difference? Are you prepared to contribute to the growth of a business in a country with tremendous growth opportunities? If your answer is yes to these questions, we encourage you to apply for Obesity Medical Director - Region APAC. Read on and submit your application today!

At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
 

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 Medical Affairs team drives medical strategies and tactics in support of our in-line brands and development compounds in close collaboration with global, regional and affiliate medical organizations. Additionally, they are also in charge of ensuring the operational excellence of our medical frontline.

The position
As an Obesity Medical Director, your main role will be to aid the obesity teams across the APAC region. You will provide strategic direction and medical expertise to ensure the delivery of high-quality initiatives in the Obesity Portfolio. You will report to the Senior Director, Medical Affairs region APAC.
Your main duties include, but are not limited to:

• Driving strategic direction in the APAC region to aid the obesity initiatives and provide medical affairs expertise to internal stakeholders.
• Developing and implementing initiatives to enhance obesity competencies across the region and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify strategic opportunities.
• Preparing and executing tactical plans aligned with the regional objectives, including KOL engagement events, medical guidance events, external medical education events, and publications.
• Ensuring close collaboration between medical, marketing, and market access teams for cross-functional activities.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you should have the following qualifications:

• A University Degree in a relevant area, such as an MD, Pharma D, or Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences.
• Minimum 7 years of medical affairs office or field-based experience, with at least 5 years in the metabolic area, Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) or Metabolic dysfunction-Associated SteatoHepatitis (MASH).
• Strong knowledge of drug development and life cycle management principles.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in English and MS Office is essential.

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
1 Feb 2024

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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