Medical Advisor / Senior Medical Advisor - Cardiovascular

Medical Advisor / Senior Medical Advisor – Cardiovascular 
 
 

Your new role 

As a Medical Advisor/ Senior Medical Advisor – Cardiovascular, you'll be the subject matter expert driving medical strategy and excellence across our cardiovascular portfolio. Working at the intersection of clinical expertise and strategic business planning, you'll lead medical input to complex projects that shape how we support healthcare professionals and improve patient care across the NHS. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Leading and executing medical strategies and plan and providing expert input to strategic planning for cardiovascular therapy areas, supporting short, medium, and long-term business objectives 

• Analyzing and identifying opportunities for medical and cross-functional activities based on insights into unmet needs of patients, HCPs, and health systems 

• Partnering with healthcare systems and medical associations to develop solutions along clinical care pathways that drive improved patient outcomes 

• Contributing to integrated evidence plans, evaluating evidence gaps, and providing scientific input to clinical trials, observational studies, and registries 

• Leading medical input into national HTAs (NICE, AWMSG, SMC) submissions and national guideline reviews 

• Ensuring compliant, high-quality KOL management and scientific dialogue through an omnichannel approach, including participation in local and national conferences 

• Providing medical/scientific support and code compliance oversight for promotional and non-promotional materials in accordance with ABPI Code of Practice 

• Mentoring colleagues across the medical affairs team and supporting field medical teams in executing tactical medical plans 

Your new department 

You'll be joining our Cardiorenal Medical Affairs team, where we're at the forefront of addressing cardiovascular disease through innovative therapies and strategic healthcare partnerships. Our team works collaboratively across the UK to ensure medical excellence, from evidence generation through to clinical implementation, always keeping patients at the heart of what we do. 

Your skills & qualifications 

We're looking for a highly credible cardiovascular expert with strong strategic thinking and a passion for improving outcomes for patients living with cardiovascular disease.  

Depending on candidate experience, this position may be filled at the following levels: Medical Advisor/ Senior Medical Advisor. 

You may come from a clinical, medical affairs, or final signatory background and will bring: 

• GMC-registered physician, UK-registered pharmacist, or PhD-qualified professional with significant expertise in cardiovascular disease and related therapy areas. 

• Extensive experience in either:  

• A Medical Affairs role within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally as a Medical Advisor or equivalent within cardiovascular disease, or 

• A senior clinical role with substantial experience managing patients with cardiovascular disease and a deep understanding of cardiovascular care pathways across the NHS, or 

• Strong understanding of the UK healthcare environment, cardiovascular treatment pathways, and patient access landscape. 

• Clinical and scientific expertise in cardiovascular disease, with knowledge of GCP, clinical trial methodology, evidence generation, and drug development. 

• Deep understanding of ABPI Code of Practice, PMCPA requirements, and the governance of medical and scientific communications. ABPI final medical signatory qualification preferred but not essential  

• Strong scientific credibility combined with excellent communication, networking, presentation, and facilitation skills. 

• Experience engaging with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, medical societies, and cross-functional stakeholders. 

• Ability to influence and lead within a matrix organization, managing complex projects and adapting effectively in a fast-changing environment. 

• Knowledge of publication planning, evidence generation, and UK healthcare systems. 

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

• Commercial awareness and the ability to align medical strategy with organizational objectives; previous leadership experience or business qualifications would be advantageous. 

Working at Novo Nordisk 

For over 100 years, we've been driven by one mission: driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. This dedication inspires our constant curiosity and commitment to finding better ways forward. We embrace different ideas, perspectives, and experiences because lasting change requires diverse thinking. Here, you'll be part of a culture built on warmth and mutual respect, where everyone's contribution matters. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that creates change spanning generations, improving the lives of millions of patients around the world. 

Contact & Application Details: 

 
Deadline 9 August  2026 (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis)