ATTENTION APPLICANTS To be considered as an applicant, you must apply directly to each desired Fellowship position listed on the Novo Nordisk job board. To view and apply to the position click here. 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 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 Doctor of Pharmacy within the pharmaceutical industry. MA postdoctoral fellow will provide assistance to Medical Affairs department at Novo Nordisk Inc (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, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Development, Marketing and Market development, as well as Global Medical Affairs (GMA). Essential Functions - Lead projects, representing MA interests on cross-functional teams including, Medical Operations, Clinical Trial Management, Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR), Marketing and other key functional areas
- Participate in the development and execution of scientific, population health and HEOR 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 strategic planning to support the Medical Affairs objectives
- Participate in the implementation of 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
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 completed by May 2021
- 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
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