About the Department
Our East Coast Global Development Hub brings together the best minds in life science innovation with facilities in Lexington, MA and Plainsboro, NJ. We support programs from early research through late-stage clinical development. We are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple innovative modalities and therapeutic areas. Our East Coast Global Development Hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?
The Position
The Senior Global Medical Manger plays a critical role in supporting the strategic objectives of the organization by bridging the gaps between clinical science and commercialization of our portfolio. The position is dedicated to ensuring that all medical activities align with the highest standards of scientific rigor and ethics. The Senior Global Medical Manager will drive and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and execute on medical strategies that enhance product understanding, facilitate integrated evidence generation, and support health care professionals though robust medical education initiatives.
The Senior Global Medical Manager will leverage data-driven insights and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal to Novo Nordisk, and externally, with the aim to optimize, incorporate, and improve the patient voice and access to innovative therapies.
Vision Statement
US East Coast Hub drives innovative strategies to advance our MASH, cardiomyopathy, and advanced technology portfolios for the benefit of patients, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture within our One Development organization.
Relationship
Reports to the Executive Director Global Medical Affairs East Coast Hub.
Will interact with Global & Affiliate Medical Affairs, Medical & Science, Finance, Human Resources, Project Teams, Global Commercial and Access, Boston Global Development leadership team on occasion. May interact with senior leaders/leadership, on occasion.
Essential Functions
Stakeholder Management: Ensure effective and impactful cross-functional collaboration with consistent communication across stakeholders (Global Research, Global Development, Market Access, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, International Operations, Regions & Affiliates, NN International, Product Supply) Grows and develops relationships between Novo Nordisk and Key Opinion Leaders Ensures the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, according to the Novo Nordisk Way, to external stakeholders Is the global medical affairs specialist on a specific product/project towards internal/external customers Ensures coordination, within team, of content development and related tasks, focusing on global marketing & medical strategies on a product/project level Global Medical Affairs strategic planning process: partners with GMA leaders in preparing robust Global Medical Affairs Plans for compounds, assets, and future R&D products that reflect prioritized regional and local needs Supports manager in recruiting and onboarding new colleagues KOL Engagement: Develop, expand, grow, and maintain strong relationships with Global Key Opinion Leaders Provide input, develop and execute on global Health Care Professional strategy Plan, conduct and execute global meetings plus support speakers in preparation for presentation of NN data at conferences and symposia Design and contribute to and execute on Health Care Professional strategy Drives and provides relevant input to Key Opinion Leader database Proactively plan and engage in the scientific dialogue with global Key Opinion Leaders and HCP Gather and analyze medical and scientific feedback & insights from global Key Opinion Leader interactions in advisory boards and strategic discussions at meetings and conferences Communication: Works with the Global Medical Director(s) to transform the clinical trial data into scientific and commercial communication Works with the Global Medical Director(s) to manage the development, refinement and execution of global scientific communication platforms with Patients, Primary and Specialty Health Care Professionals, Key Opinion Leaders, Advisory Boards and Consultative services, Scientific Experts Ensure organizational readiness with robust communication plans on medical and scientific communication strategies Develop, drive and execute on scientific communication during high quality global meetings (e.g. scientific expert meetings, symposia etc.) Works in coordination with the Global Medical Director(s) to develop a broad range of medical guidance documents while adapting to needed digital solutions (e.g. e-learnings) Ensures alignment of relevant cross-functional medical guidance activities/platforms on specific product/project Publication Planning: Support the development and execution of publication plan in collaboration with the Global Publication Team by planning and driving development of publications for each product/project Drive exploratory analysis group for the product and vet data with global advisory boards prior to publication Identify and propose new publication opportunities and needs Overall responsible for the content of assigned publications (posters, abstracts, manuscripts) including frequent interactions with authors, statisticians, medical writers, and other stake- holders in collaboration with the Global Publication Team Responsible for high quality publications in a timely manner according to the medical communication strategy, and must fulfil the EFPIA requirements of data disclosure Identify and propose new publication opportunities, particularly weighted publications that will drive guideline implementation and HCP adoption Scientific and medical education: Support, plan, and execute the development of the external medical training and communication strategy, plus execute the same Able to adapt, innovate, and change strategic communications with a focus on needs of the target audience Plan, develop, drive and communicate the strategy for medical education activities for each product/project Plan, develop and execute the global medical communication plans to ensure Key Opinion Leader/Health Care Professional recognition, understanding and value of current and future clinical compound(s)/profile(s) through data presentations Medical guidance & materials: Support development, review, and approvals of promotional materials initiated by Global Marketing, specifically the medical narrative based on newly generated scientific data, in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures Provide medical affairs support to legal issues that arise from competitor complaints or other associated channels Deliver on actionable insights from evidence, external stakeholder input and provide guidance on potential new medical claims Project Management: Cross-functional collaboration – Global Research, Global Development, Strategy Access Marketing, Medical Affairs Regulatory Safety, International Operations, NN International Ensures Medical/scientific support and guidance to Public Affairs and/or Market Access in negotiations with payers/policy makers for specific product/project Ensures optimal project and vendor management in the execution of GMA strategies and tactics Develops and plans the scientific material development used in areas of the business Develop, drive and execute on scientific communication during high quality global meetings (e.g. scientific expert meetings, symposia etc.) Works in collaboration with the Global Medical Director(s) to co-develop and conduct live training at global training events to support key market
Physical Requirements
Ability to travel occasionally – both internationally and domestically in the U.S. Approximately 20% travel per year to congresses, scientific Novo Nordisk events and affiliate meetings.
Qualifications
MD/DO/PharmD with 1-3+ years or PhD/DNP with 5+ years of clinical and/or pharmaceutical industry expertise in relevant area with an in-depth knowledge of study methodology, data analysis techniques, and critical review of publications required Experience Level: Management of publication agencies and/or medical affairs vendors (e.g. advisory boards) preferred, Medical Affairs Experience preferred, Budget and vendor management experience preferred; Ability to drive projects forward to completion while maintaining a focus on the long-term strategy required Specific or technical job skills: Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation, especially presenting data at congresses, skills required; proven experience in driving results in a highly complex and rapidly changing environment required; Global mindset with proven ability to partner cross culturally and regionally preferred Personal Skills: Fluency in written and spoken English required
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.
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