Novo Nordisk

Medical Advisor, Eastern Africa


PayCompetitive
LocationNairobi/Nairobi
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 300201

      Do you have a strong desire to improve care for people with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases? Would you enjoy facilitating the communication of scientific data and the sharing of knowledge among medical experts? Does interacting with leading Medical Doctors and Scientists on an innovative portfolio in Diabetes and Cardiovascular diseases interest you? If yes, join us as a Medical Advisor on an exciting journey to make a difference in the management of Diabetes and Cardiovascular diseases. Be part of the game-changing organization.

      The position

      As a Medical Advisor East Africa, you will be responsible for providing proactive medical support to new business opportunities and strategic objectives for the affiliate.

      Your Main accountabilities will be:

      • Providing scientific support in Diabetes management and for marketed products as well in development projects within diabetes. Reviewing of medical educational and promotional material for scientific accuracy, currency, and relevance, providing training to employees and Health Care Professionals, providing medical guidance to the Sales, Marketing and Market access departments in terms of treatment guidelines and current clinical practice, providing support and guidance on pharmacovigilance matters and providing medical information to customers as required.
      • Providing training and educational activities for Health Care Practitioners. Supporting scientific aspects of products life cycle from registration to post-launch
      • You will further be responsible for building and managing relationship with Key Opinion Leaders, medical associations as well as be the point of contact for all medical enquiries and scientific matters. Other primary medical responsibilities include publication planning and implementation.
      • You will demonstrate good communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders for the successful implementation of your main responsibilities.

      The base location of this position will be in Nairobi, Kenya and will report directly to the Medical Affairs Manager. This position requires traveling from 30 to 50 % mostly outside of the country (Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Sudan).

      Qualifications

      • University Degree in Medicine - MD, be a qualified medical doctor who has completed their internship, community service and worked in a clinical environment.
      • Min. 2 - 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry as a Medical Advisor or Medical Science Liaison.
      • Experience within international company must have.
      • Must have English language in a fluent level.
      • Interest in Diabetes and Cardiovascular is desired - experience in one of the therapeutic area is advantage.
      • The candidate must demonstrate computer skills (Excel, Word, and Power Point).
      • Strong analytical skills and the ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrate Cross-functional Collaboration and Teamwork.
      • Good Decision-making and problem-solving ability. Demonstrate agility in ways of working, be self-motivated and results oriented.
      • Great communication (verbal and written); Good planning and organizational skills, project management skills.

      About the department

      We are a constantly growing team of diverse and highly engaged individuals who drive change in diabetes, obesity and other chronic diseases, impacting the future, and working closely with stakeholders across the organization and also with external stakeholders. As a Medical Advisor, you will represent company vision, values, commitments in daily conduct. You will provide medical information and services to internal and external customers. You will contribute to the implementation of the Medical Affairs strategy in Middle Africa. This role has a geographical scope of East African countries with direct reporting to Medical Affairs Manager.

      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

      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.

      You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV.

      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.

  • About the company

      Novo Nordisk A/S is a Danish multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark, with production facilities in eight countries, and affiliates or offices in 5 countries.

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