The Position

As a Regional Medical Advisor, you will:

• Build and maintain scientific understanding of Novo Nordisk’s marketed products in Diabetes and Obesity, aligned with the Cardio-Metabolic-Renal approach.
• Share up-to-date medical knowledge and clinical trial data with internal and external stakeholders. Provide medical education to HCPs through scientific meetings, symposia, and strategic partnerships with Healthcare Professional Associations.
• Establish and nurture relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), and other healthcare decision-makers.
• Drive the execution of medical tactics aligned with the Diabetes and Obesity medical strategy, collaborating with key functions such as Marketing, Market Access, Public Affairs (MAPA), and Sales.
• Contribute to clinical trial and Real-World Evidence (RWE) plans, including Scientific Recruitment and Retention (SRR) activities and publication strategies.
• This role requires 70-80% travel within South Africa, focusing on regions such as Free State (Bloemfontein). The location may change in the future based on business needs.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Medical Doctor, Advanced Degree in Health Sciences (Pharmacy or Other), other recognized Medical Affairs certification (may be considered, at discretion of Novo Nordisk).
• Demonstrates understanding of the disease state and therapeutic area. Exhibits detailed understanding of standards of medical care, and medical positioning of both Novo Nordisk and competitor products.
• Clinical practice or pharmaceutical experience in Medical Affairs (recommended) -3-4 years of experience on average in required.
• Previous experience in obesity or metabolic disease area (desirable), along with willingness to learn and progress in Diabetes, Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) therapy area is important.
• Ability to transfer scientific content and value to both experts and non-medical audiences.
• Strong scientific mindset and critical thinking.
• Ability to exert effective leadership in a matrix organisation.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Proficient in English speaking and writing. Knowledge of the local African language would be a plus.
• Curiosity, thinking outside of the box, being a fast learner and a good team player.