Medical Lead Cardiovascular Unit

Are you ready to lead and make a real impact in cardiovascular healthcare?

If you're an experienced medical affairs professional with a passion for innovation and leadership, we want you to join us as the Medical Lead Cardiovascular Unit. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, this is your chance to drive meaningful change, lead a talented team, and play a key role in shaping the future of cardiovascular care.

The position

As the cornerstone of the Medical Affairs department, the Medical Lead Cardiovascular Unit oversees and directs all medical activities spanning cardiology, neurology, , and angiology. Leading a diverse team of inhouse Medical Advisors and field-based MSLM, they collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to strategize and implement impactful medical initiatives in CV specialties and therapies.

The roles main responsibilities will include:

•              Developing and Implementing Strategy: Formulate and execute the medical affairs CV strategy to align with organizational objectives.

•              Relationship Management: Cultivate and sustain relationships with key opinion leaders and external stakeholders.

•              Scientific Communication: Oversee the development and dissemination of scientific communications, including publications and presentations.

•              Evidence Generation and Education: Plan and execute evidence generation activities and deliver medical education and training programs for both internal and external stakeholders.

•              Leadership and Collaboration: Manage the CV Unit, providing feedback and coaching, driving talent development, and ensuring alignment with the Metabolic unit. Additionally, represent the Swiss affiliate within the global Medical Affairs CV community, and provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional CV teams.

Qualifications

It is required  in this role, that you have a medical degree (MD or equivalent) or an advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD) and Proficiency in German and English is required, with knowledge of local languages (French, Italian) as a plus.

You should have over 5 years of industry experience in Medical Affairs, including a minimum of 1.5 years in leadership positions, and a strong scientific background, particularly within local or country-level markets, ideally in Switzerland or similar regions.

What you further need to be successful in the role:

•              Ideally you have experience in the Cardiometabolic / Cardiovascular space with a strong network.

•              You pride yourself with your exceptional team leadership skills, strategic future-oriented mindset and are able to motivate and inspire others.

•              You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

On a personal level, you should possess exceptional leadership abilities, a strategic and forward-thinking mindset, and the capability to develop and execute medical affairs strategies that align with organizational goals. We are seeking individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a solid understanding of both scientific principles and business acumen.

About the Department

Novo Nordisk Pharma AG is the Swiss Affiliate, with over 90 employees, located at the Circle, Zurich Airport. The Swiss Affiliate belongs to Region North West Europe, which is part of IO (International Operations).

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.

Contact

Send your CV and a short motivation letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions). Internal candidates are requested to inform their line manager prior to applying.

Deadline

Please apply by 6th  March 2025.

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.