Medical Science Liaison at Novo Nordisk

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Company Details
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Description: At Novo Nordisk, we are driving change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic conditions. Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with more than 90 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat other serious chronic conditions: haemophilia, growth disorders and obesity. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 42,000 people in 77 countries and markets its products in more than 165 countries Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with more than 90 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat other serious chronic conditions: haemophilia, growth disorders and obesity. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 42,000 people in 77 countries and markets its products in more than 165 countries.
Job Description

Your new role

As our new Medical Science Liaison, you’ll act as a bridge between cutting-edge science and clinical practice. You will:

  • Build strong, science-driven partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Digital Opinion Leaders (DOLs), Payers, and other key healthcare stakeholders.
  • Share expert knowledge and engage in high-level scientific dialogue across therapy areas including diabetes, cardiovascular, and obesity.
  • Gather and communicate valuable field insights to shape Novo Nordisk’s strategy and enhance patient outcomes across East and Southern Africa.
  • Support evidence generation initiatives, including Real-World Evidence (RWE) studies and clinical guideline development.
  • Train internal teams, providing deep medical understanding and supporting impactful, compliant communication.
  •  This is a field-based position that requires regular travel across Zimbabwe and East & Southern Africa to engage with healthcare professionals, attend scientific meetings, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in the region.

 Your skills & qualifications

  • You hold a Medical Degre, which is a requirement for this position, and bring a solid scientific foundation to everything you do. Experience or knowledge in diabetes and obesity therapy areas will be a strong advantage.

What you’ll bring:

  • Good experience in a medical practice, clinical research, or health insurance organizations. Pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus.
  • Demonstrable experience using CRM tools to capture, analyse, and generate insights relevant for decision-making.
  • Knowledge and experience in clinical research, RWE methodology, investigator-sponsored studies, and local regulatory requirements are an advantage.
  • The demonstrable use of omnichannel approaches for customer engagement is an advantage.
  • Fluent in English. French and/or Portuguese proficiency is an advantage.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Skills

Medical  healthcare 
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