medical advisor

Medical Advisor Cardiovascular (H/F)

Would you like to have a high impact on the Medical strategy of our Cardiovascular portfolio? Do you enjoy collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders in an exciting and dynamic environment? Are you passionate about making a difference in a complex healthcare system? This position may be of interest to you, so read on! 

Your New Role

As a Medical Advisor Cardiovascular, you will drive medical and scientific strategy aligned to Novo Nordisk objectives both internally and externally. You will partner and support on a scientific level the internal departments of Novo Nordisk. You will develop and strengthen relations with Key Opinion Leader (KOLs). The role is office-based located out of our UK Head Office based in Gatwick. Some travel will be expected to attend conferences and congresses.  In more details, the roles entails :

• To ensure compliance with ABPI (Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry), PMCPA (Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority), local regulatory requirements and Business Ethics requirements and all other relevant codes for materials and activities/projects;
• Contributing to the development of the cardiovascular Medical Affairs strategy and plan in association with the medical leadership team, based on the insights of the unmet needs of patients, healthcare professionals (HCPs) and health systems;
• To ensure compliant and high-quality KOLs management, advisory board planning, and medical education via omnichannel approach. It will involve  driving publication planning, strategy and tailor relevant educational tools;
• Partner with healthcare systems and medical associations to identify and develop solutions along clinical care pathways to support improved patient outcomes;
• In collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will  contribute to the development of integrated evidence plans. It involves to ensure Medical support to clinical trials where needed;
• To provide training to other members of Medical Affairs and Education team to high quality execution of scientific and education activities.

Your New Department

You will report to our Cardiorenal Medical Affairs Director. You will partner with various stakeholders (70% collaboration with internal NN teams; Multichannel Engagement Team, Extended Brand Teams, Field teams, Clinical, HEOR, Global & EUCAN Medical Affairs; 30% collaboration with external stakeholders such as vendors, relevant therapy area Health Care Professionals (HCP) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOL).

Your Qualifications

For this role, you will require : 

• To be a UK registered doctor or pharmacist;
• An ABPI final medical signatory qualification. If not an ABPI final signatory, you will be capable of being trained & passing examination within 6-12 months;
• Experience of working within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally within the Cardiovascular therapy area, although experience of  Diabetes or Obesity would be considered;
• To be comfortable and able to build, strengthen and partner effectively with  internal and external stakeholders at different levels;
• Good problem solving, creativity and influencing skills together with strong scientific knowledge and credibility;
• To be fluent in written and spoken English.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

• Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• 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 & international 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.

Deadline

Please apply before 05/12/25.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.