Medical Liaison, Obesity & Liver Health - South Texas

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

• Builds relationships and demonstrates the clinical outcome and benefits of NNI products.
• Educates and demonstrates the benefits of key products to HCPs.
• Provides medical information and coordinates educational workshops, round tables, medical forums, etc.
• May explore and identify sites for clinical trials in all stages of development.
• Incumbents have a deep scientific and clinical education and experience.
• Functions as a scientific liaison between NNI and key external customers to further scientific exchange.
• Provides advanced product and scientific and medical field support to Medical, Sales and Marketing, as well as Managed Care and Government by using academic/professional credentials and scientific expertise to communicate with health care providers, organized providers/accounts and other relevant healthcare organizations.
• Strategic determination of change of territory prioritization will be based on customer need and analytics which identify need for change.

Essential Functions

• Completes administrative duties in an accurate manner and on a timely basis, in line with current SOPs and working practices.
• Complies with all guidelines, policies, legal, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Ensures effective administrative management of regional business as well as operational budgets.
• Maintains thorough understanding of all relevant Novo Nordisk processes and procedures and proactively assists other FMA members to further their understanding with these as needed.
• Provides monthly reports on scientific support activities in region to Director including budget expenditures as directed.
• Records all activities within a customer response management system (e.g. VEEVA) and all expenses within Concur in accordance with FMA procedures.
• Advocates and develops professional relationships with key health care providers and IHNs.
• Combines account management skills, business acumen and scientific expertise to enhance value and develop collaborative relationships.
• Develops and maintains medical (territory and account) plans in coordination with his/her Field Director.
• Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced medical and technical projects with the ML teams, Clinicians, Marketing, Market Access & Government and Sales personnel.
• External relationships include key opinion leaders (KOL’s), academic institutions, physicians, nurse practitioners, diabetes educators, pharmacists, blood bank staff, organized providers/IDNs and MCOs as needed based on territory archetypes.

Physical Requirements

• 50-75% overnight travel required; Driver must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be in good standing by not exceeding the Novo Nordisk points threshold assigned based on review of Motor Vehicle Records.
• The territory for this position is South Texas and the candidate must live within the territory or in a bordering state, located near a major airport.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required.
• At least two years’ experience in a health-related system, pharmaceutical company, or managed care environment required.
• Relevant clinical and/or therapeutic experience preferred.
• Displays business acumen/knowledge based on experiences such as participation in formulary process decisions.
• Extensive experience in diabetes strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills.