Medical Science Liaison

Join Novo Nordisk to help shape the future of healthcare—advancing science, redefining medical understanding, and driving meaningful change as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in our Middle Africa team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a trusted scientific partner and make a real difference in the fight against diabetes, cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and obesity. Apply today and be part of a purpose-driven company transforming lives through innovation and impact.

Your new role

As our new Medical Science Liaison, you’ll act as a bridge between cutting-edge science and clinical practice. You will:

• Build strong, science-driven partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Digital Opinion Leaders (DOLs), Payers, and other key healthcare stakeholders.
• Share expert knowledge and engage in high-level scientific dialogue across therapy areas including diabetes, cardiovascular, and obesity.
• Gather and communicate valuable field insights to shape Novo Nordisk’s strategy and enhance patient outcomes across East and Southern Africa.
• Support evidence generation initiatives, including Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies and clinical guideline development.
• Train internal teams, providing deep medical understanding and supporting impactful, compliant communication.

This is a field-based position that requires regular travel across Zimbabwe and East & Southern Africa to engage with healthcare professionals, attend scientific meetings, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in the region.

Your new department

You will be part of the Medical Affairs team, which plays a critical role in bridging science and healthcare. Our team is responsible for driving scientific communication, providing medical education, and building strategic relationships with healthcare professionals and professional associations. We work in a collaborative and dynamic environment, where your contributions will directly impact our mission to improve patient outcomes. The role is based in Zimbabwe, where you will join a supportive and passionate team dedicated to making a difference.

Your skills & qualifications

You hold a Medical Degre, which is a requirement for this position, and bring a solid scientific foundation to everything you do. Experience or knowledge in diabetes and obesity therapy areas will be a strong advantage.

What you’ll bring:

• Good experience in a medical practice, clinical research, or health insurance organizations. Pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus.
• Demonstrable experience using CRM tools to capture, analyse, and generate insights relevant for decision-making.
• Knowledge and experience in clinical research, RWE methodology, investigator-sponsored studies, and local regulatory requirements are an advantage.
• The demonstrable use of omnichannel approaches for customer engagement is an advantage.

• Fluent in English. French and/or Portuguese proficiency is an advantage.

As  MSL, you’re a natural problem-solver with strong analytical abilities and a relentless commitment to quality. You excel in building meaningful connections — your communication and interpersonal skills enable you to effectively collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders. You bring sound business acumen and a focus on executing for impact and results, while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. Tech-savvy and detail-oriented, and familiar with medical communication platforms. Whether working independently or within cross-functional teams, you bring energy, curiosity, and a drive to make a difference.

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

In addition to a unique and supportive culture, Novo Nordisk offers strong learning and development opportunities tailored to your career and life stage. Our benefits reflect our commitment to empowering employees to reach their full potential while achieving work-life balance.

More information

To submit your application, please upload your CV in English (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

Apply by 20th November 2025.

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.

Novo Nordisk is 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.