Medical Advisor - Cardiovascular

Category:  Medical Affairs
Location: 

Shanghai, Shanghai, CN

   

Medical Advisor – Cardiovascular

Shape the future of cardiovascular care while bridging cutting-edge science with real-world patient impact.

Your new role

As Medical Advisor – Cardiovascular, you'll be at the forefront of translating complex science into meaningful strategies that support our cardiovascular portfolio. You'll serve as a vital bridge between scientific excellence and commercial success, ensuring that every medical touchpoint—from KOL engagement to promotional materials—reflects both rigorous science and patient-centered care.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing compelling medical information packages and storylines to support product launches, promotional events, and major scientific meetings (NNDU, post-ADA, post-EASD)
  • Building and maintaining strong scientific relationships with international, national, and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Digital Opinion Leaders (DOLs) through regular engagement
  • Delivering impactful presentations at external scientific meetings such as GSA and roadshows, while training internal medical, marketing, and sales colleagues
  • Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless alignment between medical strategy, marketing initiatives, and business objectives
  • Coordinating Investigator Initiated Studies and executing Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies for product lifecycle management
  • Participating in publication planning and execution, including non-peer reviewed publications on specific products
  • Reviewing promotional materials and labeling according to SOPs, ensuring scientific accuracy and regulatory compliance

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a scientifically rigorous medical professional who thrives at the intersection of science, strategy, and stakeholder engagement. You'll bring:

  • Medical degree (Master's or above), preferably with specialization in cardiology or nephrology
  • Proven ability to independently develop medical storylines and translate complex scientific data into clear, compelling narratives
  • Strong experience in KOL/DOL management, with demonstrated ability to build and maintain credible scientific relationships
  • Excellent presentation and training delivery skills, comfortable engaging diverse audiences from scientific experts to commercial teams
  • Deep understanding of pharmaceutical medical affairs, including publication planning, clinical trial coordination, and promotional material review processes
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Strategic mindset with strong collaboration skills to work effectively across medical, marketing, and sales functions

Working at Novo Nordisk

For over 100 years, we've been committed to one thing: driving lasting change for long-term health. This dedication runs through everything we do and inspires our constant curiosity to find better ways forward. As we expand our impact into cardiovascular disease, we're seeking people who share our commitment to defeating serious chronic diseases. Here, you'll work alongside passionate colleagues who value diverse perspectives and collaborative problem-solving. Your scientific expertise will directly contribute to treatments that reach millions of patients globally, while our culture of mutual respect and shared purpose ensures your voice is heard and your contributions matter. When you join us, you become part of a story that spans generations—one where your work creates meaningful, lasting change.

 

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

 

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.