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negotiable
Location
Plainsboro, NJ, USA
Posted by: Matthew Masterson
09 Oct
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08 Dec EXPIRED

Fellow - Medical Affairs (Multiple Positions)

Plainsboro, NJ, USA
Job Description

About the Department
The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI) is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From health-care-provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the Food & Drug Administration (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
The Medical Affairs (MA) Postdoctoral Fellowship is a one-year, experiential program based in Plainsboro, New Jersey. This fellowship is intended to provide experience for Doctors of Pharmacy within the pharmaceutical industry. MA postdoctoral fellow will provide assistance to Medical Affairs department at NNI. The fellow will gain the skills needed to pursue a career within the pharmaceutical industry where their education and experience can make a significant contribution to satisfying customer needs and achieving company goals. 

Relationships 
The fellow will report to the Fellowship Manager during the one-year the program. Additional key internal relationships may include MA management, MA project management, Medical Communications, CMR Training, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Development, Marketing and Market Shaping, as well as Global Medical Affairs (GMA). 

Essential Functions 

  • Lead projects, representing MA interests on cross-functional teams including, Medical Operations, Clinical Trial Management, Marketing and other key functional areas
  • Participate in the development and execution of scientific materials and training for the Field Medical Affairs team and in-house colleagues
  • Gain working knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry including interactions with health care professionals and potential implications for Novo Nordisk
  • Participate in medical accuracy review for promotional marketing materials
  • Participate in strategic planning to support the commercial and scientific objectives of the company Participate in the implementation of strategy, tactics and training to support effective product development, launch and life-cycle management
  • Provide accurate, fair-balanced and current medical and technical information about Novo Nordisk products to healthcare professionals, key institutions, managed care organizations and the broader medical and academic community
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of Medical Affairs professionals, including Home Office and Field Based
  • Develop and present a "Fellowship Research Project" poster at a professional conference during their time in the Program
  • Extraction and interpretation of insights from scientific data, clinical experts or Key External Stakeholders
  • Opinion leader identification and development of key stakeholder strategies and engagement plans
  • Participate in the grant review process and analysis of educational impact
Job ID Reference
1286
Desired Skills & Experience

 

Physical Requirements
10%-15% overnight travel required.

Qualifications 

  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of Pharmacy with strong academic track record required
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities
  • Presentable, highly articulate, goal-oriented, honest, with high integrity and strong ethics
  • Track record of team work, innovation and project management
  • Ability to think critically, strategically, and independently
  • Possess good communication skills, both oral, written and presentation
  • Demonstrate an ability to perform medical accuracy review with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and MS word software applications and overall computer skills with knowledge of literature search technique required



At this time, Novo Nordisk is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status. 

Novo Nordisk is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. 

Requisition ID: 58770BR
State/Provinces: Plainsboro
Job Category: Regulatory

Company
  Plainsboro Township, NJ, USA
  Workplace
 Plainsboro, NJ, USA