Senior Medical Affairs Director

Vor 3 Tagen


Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Novo Nordisk Vollzeit

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Medical Affairs Director to lead our Global Medical Affairs function for Rare Disease at Novo Nordisk. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and executing global medical strategies for rare disease therapies, ensuring alignment with our Rare Disease strategy and a strong focus on medical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Set strategic direction for global medical affairs initiatives and drive the development and execution of global medical strategies for rare disease therapies.
  • Organisational Leadership: Lead, inspire, and develop the Global Medical Affairs team within Rare Disease, driving performance and growth across the area, team, and broader Medical Affairs network.
  • External Engagement and Advocacy: Foster strong, credible relationships with key opinion leaders, International Professional Associations, and Medical Experts, identifying scientific opportunities and ensuring proper scientific communication and strategic alignment with brand strategies.
  • Advancing Clinical Development: Drive Real World Evidence initiatives for Rare Disease, Medical Education strategy/plans, Medical Guidance, and ensure support to rare blood and rare endocrine clinical activities and proper handling of Investigators Sponsored Studies process and grant requests.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including product development, regulatory affairs, pharmacoeconomics, marketing, and safety, ensuring comprehensive alignment and integration of medical affairs strategies for rare disease therapeutics.

Requirements

  • A proven track record for successfully leading and developing a high-performing global medical affairs function, ideally in a similarly complex, global matrix environment.
  • A proven track record for successful involvement in multiple global launch processes.
  • A proven track record of positively influencing clinical practices and transforming disease treatment methodologies.
  • A history of proactive and meaningful engagement with key opinion leaders and external medical experts, establishing a company's presence at scientific forums and advisory boards.
  • An advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD).

About Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a purpose to drive change to defeat rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. Our Rare Disease unit has approximately 4000 employees across 14 sites around the world and products marketed in over 100 countries, with a strong development pipeline.

What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to work with a talented group of professionals, contribute to the development of innovative medicines, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients.


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