Clinical Medical Advisor - Rare Diseases

Are you passionate about pharmaceutical drug development? Do you have an innovative mindset to drive change in a future-ready environment? Can you provide medical/scientific expertise and advice and facilitate execution of clinical trials? If so, “Raise your hand” and apply now as there is an exciting opportunity waiting for you as a Clinical Medical Advisor – Rare Diseases with us in Novo Nordisk. 

The position 

As Clinical Medical Advisor, you will facilitate execution of clinical trials related to Rare Diseases therapy area (including bleeding disorders, sickle cells and growth hormone deficiency ) by providing medical/scientific expertise and advice based on interactions with key opinion leaders (KOLs), independent professional associations and patient advocacy associations as necessary. 

Your main responsibilities will be: 

• To identify and establish scientific relationships with relevant KOLs, investigators and research centres within Rare Disease and collaborate closely with clinical operations teams during feasibility and allocation process to map patient journey and treatment pathways. 

• To facilitate identification of clinical trial sites, referrals and address educational needs related to clinical trials in Rare Disease . 

• To collect and discuss relevant early development data with external medical and scientific experts optimizing the feasibility process for the clinical trial conduct and provide leadership in the scientific community within Rare Diseases conducting advisory boards, scientific meetings, engaging with local associations for HCPs on relevant topics. 

• To contribute to delivering successful clinical trials (phase I-IV) in collaboration with clinical operations including driving scientific discussions at site selection and initiation visits, performing ad hoc visits, supporting attendance at investigator meetings, ensuring KOL inclusion in clinical trials, and engaging key investigators to communicate trial results. 

• To provide timely medical guidance and internal training by supporting training creation and delivering training to clinical staff. 

Qualifications.  

To be successful in this role, you have: 

• You hold an academic degree in Healthcare or Life Science (PhD preferred). 

• Min. 3 years of Medical Affairs experience.

• Experience within Rare Diseases is an advantage 

• Experience with clinical trials is an advantage. 

• Understanding (or willing to learn) of the specificities and nuances of the local healthcare infrastructure. 

• Understanding of pharmaceutical drug development. 

As a person, you can combine a proactive attitude and team spirit with a solid strategical mindset. You are at ease with cross-functional collaboration, establishing scientific collaborations and you are naturally agile.  

About the department 

The Danish Affiliate is based in Ørestaden  and you will become part of a small, dynamic and passionate clinical medical engagement team consisting of 4 colleagues all reporting into the CME head and working closely with clinical operations. The CME team is part of the Clinical Medical Regulatory department in the danish affiliate, counting more than 100 people. 

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 

If you have any questions, please contact our Clinical Medical Director, Stine Maria Moll Hansen [email protected] +45-30752154.   

To submit your application, please upload your CV in English (click on Apply and follow the instructions). Please note that we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and that the position will be filled as soon as a successful candidate is found. 

Deadline 

Please apply before, November 9th 2024