Medical Affair Director - Cardio-renal

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Medical Affair Director - Cardio-renal, Horley

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Horley, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

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 cardiovascular and renal disease.

Our story is one of dedication and commitment to people living with chronic diseases and our talented people who passionately work to drive change for them. We are proud to be awarded to be the – Britain’s Healthiest Workplace.

The position

As the Director of Cardio-renal Medical Affairs, you will be accountable to lead the medical affairs department across Cardiovascular and renal disease. This is a leadership role to establish Novo Nordisk presence within these areas by setting and executing on Medical strategy aligned with the broader aspirations of Novo Nordisk. This position will report to the Vice President Clinical Medical and Regulatory (CMR), UK. The department consists of Medical Affairs professionals including the field cardiorenal Medical Affairs team and their line manager.

Based in Gatwick, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment leading your team and working cross functionally with teams across Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and commercial teams.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Medical Affairs Team leadership. Lead and manage the performance and development of the cardio-renal medical affairs in accordance with the Novo Nordisk Way and development of the Medical Affairs strategy in association with the UK medical leadership team based on the insights of the unmet needs of patients, HCPs, and health systems.
• Establish and execute the scientific communication strategy across clinical trial phases and provide input to clinical trials programs and Real-World Evidence (RWE) plans. Prepare launches and label expansions for existing and new medicines, including standalone CVD or renal assets.
• Be the medical voice of the company working closely with external experts, integrating patient voices and close collaborations with National or International Professional Associations.
• Define and execute the publication strategy and plan, including RWE publications. Provide medical education to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) through scientific meetings and symposia. Ensure full compliance with ABPI code and other relevant requirements.
• Act as the nominated medical signatory for the company related to these therapeutic areas. Active member of the CMR leadership team; shared accountability for the CMR business agenda, raising relevant topics, making a strong contribution, decision making and execution of agreed actions.

About the department

You will be an active member of the CMR Leadership Team, contributing to the CMR business agenda and strategy. Based in the UK, our department is committed to delivering high-quality medical affairs strategies aligned with Novo Nordisk’s objectives. We foster a collaborative and inspiring atmosphere, working closely with senior leaders across the business. Our team is dedicated to ensuring compliance with ABPI code as well as company quality systems and procedures while driving the development and performance management of our high performers.

Qualifications

• A university Degree in a relevant area, such as an MBChB/MD equivalent
• Several years of professional experience in the research-based pharmaceutical industry in Medical Affairs and/or other areas of pharmaceutical medicine discipline
• Strong leadership skills and sound medical-scientific expertise, particularly in the fields of Cardiovascular and Renal medicine
• Proficiency in English is a must to have, good analytical understanding and entrepreneurial thinking will be highly valued
• Extensive knowledge of the ABPI code (The Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry code) and experience in senior leadership of functional and large, diverse teams. Building and sustaining productive relationships with external stakeholders and network groups.

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.

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 [emailprotected] . Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need.

Contact

If you believe you are qualified, and are willing to take the challenge, please send your motivation letter, CV and relevant documentation directly via our online application tool.

Deadline
4-May-2025

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.