Director, Medical Affairs - Liver Health - East

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 healthcare provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA 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 centered 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. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

 

 

The Position

 

Position provides field coaching, mentorship and management to the field-based Medical Liaisons and develops and implements strategies aligned to identified territory archetype that: optimally manage key opinion leader/organized providers/academic institutions/integrated delivery networks and other key health care provider/organization relationships, specifically with the provision of timely and up to date scientific information relevant to health care provider needs and aligned to NNI patient value framework ensure personal development of the team, and ensure collaboration between the field-based Medical Liaison team and other NNI units / personnel. Contributes to the representation of FMA throughout the US affiliate and globally if needed; responsible for administrative and management support of field-based FMA Program at Novo Nordisk Inc (NNI). Accountable for ensuring that they lead/act, and their team act, in complete and total compliance with all laws, regulations and policies. Responsible for administrative and management support of field-based FMA Program at Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI). Assignments are objective oriented and defined in collaboration with senior management; results assessed from a relatively long-term perspective. Establishes operating policies and procedures that affect the work unit. Develops budgets, schedules and performance standards. Strategic determination of change of region and territory prioritization will be based on health care provider need and analytics which identify need for change. This may occur at any time throughout the annual performance cycle.

 

Relationships

 

Reports to Executive Director or Vice President, Medical Affairs. Has direct supervisory responsibility for field based Medical Liaisons in designated areas of the US. Works closely with the home office; Medical, Marketing, Sales, Legal, Human Resources and other field personnel. Works as needed with Medical Liaisons and their contacts with relevant prioritized health care providers within academic institutions; integrated delivery networks; managed care organizations and HMOs based on territory archetypes and alignment with NNI patient value framework. Strong networking/collaboration skills needed in working with sales, CTM, and DEP management. Leads briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.

 

Essential Functions

 

Advocacy & Professional Relationship Development:

• Leads and participates in special Area and National projects e.g., team meetings, training, etc.
  
• Maintains a thorough and detailed working knowledge of NNI, its products, current scientific research and publications associated with same
  
• Takes a leadership role in coordinating FMA activities at assigned medical and scientific meetings and symposia. Presents at assigned symposia to maintain awareness of current industry issues and new data pertaining to NNI products, develops and maintains relationships with key health care providers, conveys appropriate use of NNI products, and supports representatives in answering physicians questions

 

Coordination/Communication and Administration:

• Participates and provides industry insight to Marketing and Sales meetings, as needed
  Profiles and identifies key investigators to initiate and/or participate in clinical trials and identify key areas of future research
  
• Responds to medical questions with highest integrity, compliance, and adherence to legal, regulatory and company guidelines, policies and procedures
  
• Reviews and audits direct report expense reports; manages and reviews time and activities (as collected and tracked in OSS). Closely monitors and measures activities, plans and budget to ensure desired outcomes
  
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