Medical Liaison II

Auto req ID 5253BR
Title Medical Liaison II - Denver
Job Category Medical
Job Description

PURPOSE:
Within Field Medical Affairs, the Medical Liaison (ML) position functions as a scientific liaison between NNI and key external customers to further scientific exchange. S/he provides product and field scientific support to Medical, Sales and Marketing, as well as Managed Care and Government by using academic credentials and scientific expertise to communicate with health care providers and organizations.

Builds relationships and demonstrates the clinical outcome and benefits of NNI products. Educates and demonstrates the benefits of key products. Provides medical information and coordinates continuing education workshops.

RELATIONSHIPS:
Position reports to Field Director/Sr Field Director/ or Executive Director.

Additional key internal relationships are with the regional ML teams, Clinicians, Marketing, Managed Care Government, and Sales personnel. External relationships include key opinion leaders (KOLs), academic institutions, physicians, nurse practitioners, diabetes educators, and pharmacists. External relationships include but are not limited to: physicians; nurses; nurse practitioners; pharmacists; academic institutions; associations/societies; managed care organizations and HMOs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
FIELD-BASED CLINICAL SUPPORT
Scientific and clinical support for marketed products and development projects
Support regional Field Sales scientific needs.
Collaborate with Marketing, and Sales management to develop scientific strategies to optimize NNIs products and development activities in the medical community.
Establish and maintain functional working relationships with Clinical Research Associates within the region to further scientific exchange.
Develop and present product and scientific updates as requested using approved material.
Coordinate with regional FMA team members to ensure integrated comprehensive coverage of regional clinical and scientific needs.
May coordinate on the identification and support of investigator-initiated studies in the region and refer requests for research grants from region to The Research Grants Committee.
Attend assigned medical and scientific meetings to: a) maintain awareness of current issues and new data pertaining to NNI products; b) develop and maintain relationships with health care providers; c) support appropriate use of NNI products
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Assist with training sales representatives on product knowledge and understanding of technical information within the therapeutic area.
Deliver approved presentations at regional POAs, sales training, advisory board meetings and speaker training activities as directed.
Assist in preparing training materials for the FMA team.
Coordinate the development of symposia and continuing education seminars for health care providers on subjects relevant to NNIs products.
Respond to unsolicited inquiries about Novo Nordisks grants and charitable contributions program.
ADVOCACY PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Identify, contact, develop and maintain relations with health care providers to establish and/or further the knowledge of NNI products and their appropriate use; when necessary, assist in resolving issues pertaining to that use.
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of NNI, its products, current scientific research and publications associated with therapeutic area of interest.
Participate in special Regional projects e.g., team meetings, training, etc.
Prepare and conduct ongoing product and scientific updates for the Region as requested.
Identify academic centers and investigators to initiate and/or participate in clinical trials and identify key areas of future research.
Attend assigned medical and scientific meetings to: a) maintain awareness of current issues and new data pertaining to NNI products; b) develop and maintain relationships with health care providers; c) support appropriate use of NNI products and greater utilization of its services d) support representatives in answering physician questions.
Identify, respond to inquiries and develop relationships with health care professionals; identifying those individuals with novel research concepts, clinical experience and expertise, within identified therapeutic areas of interest to Novo Nordisk Inc.
Profile and recruit qualified investigators to participate in company-sponsored activities (e.g., speaker, investigator, or consultant) as directed by Home Office.

Additional Information ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Ensure effective administrative management of regional business as well as operational budgets.
Consistently complete administrative duties in an accurate manner and on a timely basis, in line with current SOPs and working practices.
Record all activities within the AdvantEDGE system in accordance with FMA procedures.
Provide monthly reports on scientific support activities in region to Director including budget expenditures as directed.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
PharmD or PhD degree required
Previous experience in relative therapeutic area preferred
At least two years experience in a health related system, pharmaceutical company, or managed care environment
Displays business acumen/knowledge based on experiences such as participation in formulary process decisions
Strong communication skills
OTHER:
Works within Novo Nordisks established policies and procedures and ensures alignment of their work to Novo Nordisk fundamentals.
Embraces Novo Nordisk Values in spirit and actions.
Approximately 60% travel with overnight.

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

ML II - T037Y
Department CMR - MEDICAL LIAISONS WEST (HEMOPHILIA)
Position Location US - Field Based - Across US
City Denver
State/Provinces US - CO
Degree Required Doctorate Degree Required
Percent Travel 60 - 70%