Medical Affairs Lead- Emerging Therapy Areas

Novo Nordisk; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic leader to shape medical direction in emerging therapy areas. This role involves developing UK medical strategies, engaging key opinion leaders, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You'll collaborate with global teams to drive innovation and scientific excellence in healthcare. Join a dynamic environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters professional growth, making a significant impact on patients' lives. If you're passionate about advancing healthcare and leading change, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Flexible Work Options

Market Leading Pension

Wellness Programme

Private Medical Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific qualification required.
• 5+ years in medical affairs and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop UK medical strategy for emerging therapy areas.
• Lead KOL engagement and medical insight generation.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Medical Affairs Expertise

Clinical Research

Regulatory Knowledge

NHS Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

MD/MBBS/PhD/Mpharm

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 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
In this strategic and forward-facing leadership role, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to shape the medical direction of emerging therapy areas at Novo Nordisk, driving innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence at both national and global levels.
You will report directly to Director of Medical Affairs, Rare Diseases and Emerging Therapy Areas.

You will also:

• Develop and execute the UK medical strategy for emerging therapy areas such as MASH and Alzheimer’s disease, aligning with global plans and driving cross-functional collaboration for product development and launch readiness.
• Lead KOL engagement, medical insight generation, publication planning, and identify opportunities for real-world evidence to position Novo Nordisk as a credible scientific leader in new therapeutic areas.
• Serve as a key medical expert, supporting clinical research activities, reviewing Investigator Initiated Study proposals, and contributing to phase 4 and RWE initiatives in collaboration with clinical teams.
• Act as an ABPI expert, ensuring compliance of promotional and non-promotional materials with ABPI and internal standards, while mentoring trainee signatories and supporting business compliance.
• Represent the UK in global forums, deliver internal training, support HCP education events, and lead strategic projects and collaborations that build credibility and engagement across the healthcare ecosystem.

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you must possess outstanding business and personal leadership skills, combined with the ability to manage complex tasks and organisational issues.

You should also have:

• Advanced scientific qualification such as MD/MBBS/PhD/Mpharm.
• At least 5 years’ experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical / medical devices / biotechnology industries and leadership experience within medical affairs.
• Clinical experience in NHS / Therapy area knowledge and prior experience in Neurology / Alzheimer or MASH diseases.
• Firm understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice and the relevant regulations relating to advertising
• Strong understanding of UK healthcare environment, both NHS and private.
• Fluency in English, Verbal and Written.

About the department
Join our special team, based in Gatwick UK and focusing on emerging therapy areas. Our department is dedicated to advancing scientific communication and building strategic relationships to drive innovation in healthcare. With a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere, you'll be part of a team that values the integration of patient voices and the development of strategic partnerships on both global and national levels.

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 Caroline at [e-mail]. Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need.

Contact
Please submit your application online in English through the career site.

Deadline
May 16th, 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.

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.