Director Medical Affairs Rare Disease / Department Manager (m / w / d)

Novo Nordisk A / S; Mainz; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Medical Affairs for Rare Diseases. This leadership role involves providing medical-scientific support, managing a dedicated team, and driving strategic initiatives in hemostaseology. You'll engage with key stakeholders, develop communication strategies, and play a pivotal role in launching innovative products. If you are passionate about making a difference in rare diseases and possess strong leadership and scientific skills, this opportunity is your chance to impact lives positively.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in relevant field (MD, Pharma D, or Ph.D. in Life Sciences).
• Several years in research-based pharmaceutical industry, especially medical information.

Aufgaben

• Provide medical-scientific expertise for rare diseases and market access.
• Establish scientific communication strategy and engage with Key Opinion Leaders.

Kenntnisse

Leadership Skills

Medical Expertise in Hemostaseology

Project Management

Digital Communication

Analytical Skills

Ausbildung

MD or Pharma D

Ph.D. in Life Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Are you an experienced medical professional with a passion for rare diseases? Are you ready to take on a leadership role and make a difference in the field of medical affairs? We are looking for a Director Medical Affairs Rare Disease / Department Manager to join our team at Novo Nordisk Germany. If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding career, read on and apply today for a life-changing opportunity.

The position

As the Director Medical Affairs Rare Disease / Department Manager, your main role will be to provide medical-scientific support for rare diseases and related scientific information for internal and external stakeholders. You will initiate and implement medical-scientific and strategic projects, collaborate on pipeline development, and support market launch of new products in rare diseases, especially in hemostaseology. This position reports to the Vice President Clinical Medical and Regulatory (CMR), Germany, and involves managing a team of 6 to 8 members.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

1. Providing medical-scientific expertise to support products in the market, business ideas, and strategic initiatives within the Germany region, including pipeline and market access processes.
2. Establishing and executing the scientific communication strategy for rare diseases, including communication plans across clinical trial phases and providing input to clinical trials and real-world evidence (RWE) plans.
3. Driving Scientific Recruitment and Retention (SRR) activities, including engaging with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and integrating patient perspectives through Advisory Boards.
4. Defining and implementing publication strategies, including RWE publications, and providing medical education through scientific meetings and symposia. Building relationships with international professional associations.
5. Providing medical guidance via training and internal communication, and supporting digital interaction and information systems within CMR areas.

Qualifications

• A university degree in a relevant field, such as MD, Pharma D, or Ph.D. in Life Sciences.
• Several years of experience in the research-based pharmaceutical industry, particularly in medical-pharmaceutical information.
• Strong leadership skills and scientific expertise in medicine, especially in hemostaseology and endocrinology.
• Proficiency in English and German is required; good analytical and entrepreneurial skills are a plus.
• Experience in project management and digital communication, with a background in cross-functional teamwork.

About Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with over 100 years of innovation in diabetes care. Our experience enables us to address obesity, hemophilia, growth disorders, rare diseases, and other chronic conditions. Headquartered in Denmark, we employ over 60,000 people in 80 countries and market products in more than 170 countries.