Cardiorenal Regional Medical Advisor - Central & North West

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 

As a Regional Medical Advisor (RMA) in the newly created Cardiorenal department in Central UK and North West, you will lead the development and delivery of local and regional medical advisory services to support business goals. You’ll serve as a trusted medical expert to healthcare professionals, ensuring they understand the science and clinical value of our treatments. The role involves driving medical education, supporting strategic initiatives, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment across teams. 

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

• Gather and share medical insights to inform Medical Affairs strategy and cross-functional projects, both locally and internationally 

• Support clinical research activities, including trial site identification, Investigator Sponsored Studies, and local phase IV studies from setup to publication 

• Build trusted relationships with HCPs and institutions, deliver high-quality medical education, facilitate advisory boards, and respond to medical inquiries 

• Collaborate with healthcare systems and associations to co-create solutions that improve patient outcomes and optimize clinical care pathways 

• Train colleagues, lead scientific events, support promotional meetings, and contribute to medico-marketing strategy and expert speaker engagement. 

Qualifications 

We are searching for individuals whose strong collaboration skills, paired with drive and patient-centricity enable them to establish great professional relationships and communicate efficiently internally as well as externally. Moreover, we expect out candidates to meet the following criteria: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fluency in written and spoken English 

• Medical / PhD / Pharmacy qualification (desirable) 

• Post-graduate medical qualification (desirable) 

• Cardiovascular or Renal Experience in either Medical Affairs/Non-Promotional/NHS (Essential) 

• ABPI Medical Representative Examination or willing to work towards the certification (essential) 

• Full, clean driving licence.  

About the Department 

You will be an active member of the UK Medical Affairs team, contributing to the execution of our medical affairs 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 departments across the business. Our team is dedicated to ensuring compliance with ABPI code as well as company quality systems and procedures. 

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. 

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 EYQR@novonordisk.com. 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 

Please submit your application by 25th May 2025. 

Please note that we are reviewing applications on ongoing basis, therefore the position will be filled as soon as the successful candidate has been found. Internal candidates are kindly requested to inform their line manager before applying.  

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.