Regional Medical Advisor

Do you have a strong desire to be part of a patient-centric company improving patient lives? Does translating and communicating scientific data to key decision makers sound interesting? If you are ready to make a difference in the world of diabetes, you might be our new Regional Medical Advisor! Apply today and get a life changing career at Novo Nordisk Iraq!

The Position

In this role, you will contribute to building scientific understanding of Novo Nordisk’s GLP-marketed products in Diabetes and Obesity, sharing medical knowledge and clinical trial data with stakeholders. You will collaborate across functions to execute medical tactics aligned with the company's strategy and build relationships with KOLs and HCPs. Your responsibilities include training, evidence generation, strategic insights, scientific dialogue, and improving clinical care pathways, all while ensuring compliance with company policies.

Some of the key accountabilities:

• Deliver internal medical training to functions like Sales and Marketing.
• Collect KOL insights to identify gaps for clinical and outcomes research.
• Provide input into KOL engagement and update medical/marketing strategies.
• Plan and execute medical education activities, including congress symposia.
• Engage with local Medical Associations to improve clinical care pathways.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (most preferred), or Advanced Degree in Health Sciences (Pharmacy or Other)
• Endocrinology or Internal Medicine post-graduate specialisation is a plus, or other recognized Medical Affairs certification
• Minimum 3 years of clinical practice or pharmaceutical experience
• Previous experience in diabetes and obesity or metabolic disease area preferred
• Ability to transfer scientific content and value to both experts and non-medical audiences
• Ability to build good relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong scientific mindset and critical thinking
• Strong communication & presentation skills.

About The Department

The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From health-care-provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient-centred focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 60,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact

To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).

Deadline

Kindly apply before 19/04/2025.

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.