Regional Medical Advisor

Novo Nordisk Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Regional Medical Advisor - Cardiorenal to shape local and regional care. This role involves building partnerships with healthcare professionals, supporting clinical trials, and contributing to medical education. Ideal candidates will have a medical qualification and experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in cardiovascular therapy. Strong communication skills and a willingness to travel regionally are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical industry experience in medical affairs and communications within complex organizations.
• Strong clinical and scientific expertise in cardiovascular therapy.
• Full, clean driving license and availability for regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a local influencer network.
• Gather and report actionable HCP insights.
• Support evidence generation activities, including clinical trials.
• Deliver high-quality scientific dialogue and education.
• Partner with healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical and scientific expertise in cardiovascular therapy

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Medical, PhD or Pharmacy qualification

ABPI Medical Representative Examination

Job description

Regional Medical Advisor - Cardiorenal (Field-based – Scotland and East coast)

Play a leading role in shaping cardiorenal care locally and regionally by translating evidence into practice, building trusted clinical partnerships and driving medical education across your UK territory.

Your new role

As a Regional Medical Advisor (RMA) — Cardiorenal, you will lead the development and delivery of local and regional medical advisory services that support short-, medium- and long‑term local and national business objectives. You will be a trusted medical expert to clinicians and healthcare organisations, ensuring they understand the scientific rationale and clinical value of our therapies, and helping to raise standards of care for people living with cardiometabolic, cardiovascular and renal disease.

Day‑to‑day tasks include:

• Develop and maintain a local influencer network by identifying, contacting and building relationships with KOLs, HCPs and major institutions in cardiology and nephrology.
• Gather, synthesise and report actionable HCP and system insights to influence Cardiorenal Medical Affairs strategy and the local medical content roadmap.
• Support evidence generation activities, including medical input to clinical trials, identification of trial sites, and planning and support of Investigator‑Sponsored Studies and Phase IV work.
• Deliver high‑quality scientific dialogue and education: respond to medical enquiries, facilitate advisory boards, run scientific meetings and contribute to publication planning.
• Partner with healthcare systems and medical associations to co‑develop solutions across clinical care pathways that improve patient outcomes.
• Provide internal training and support to Medical Affairs and cross‑functional colleagues to ensure high‑quality execution of scientific and educational activities.

Your new department

You will be part of Cardiorenal Medical Affairs in CMR and work closely with field commercial teams, Clinical Research, Head Office Medical, Marketing, Market Access and NPP. Our team connects local clinical needs with national strategy to ensure scientific excellence and consistent, compliant medical engagement across the UK.

Your skills & qualifications

• Hold a Medical, PhD or Pharmacy qualification (post‑graduate medical qualification is desirable).
• Have pharmaceutical industry experience in medical affairs and communications within complex/matrix organisations, or equivalent clinical/research experience.
• Bring strong clinical and scientific expertise in cardiovascular therapy (essential) and/or Medical Affairs experience in Cardiovascular Disease.
• Hold the ABPI Medical Representative Examination or be willing to work towards the certification (essential).
• Hold a full, clean driving licence and be available for regional travel.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills, strong scientific credibility, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. We combine scientific curiosity, warmth and determination to improve long‑term health. At Novo Nordisk you’ll work in a respectful, collaborative environment that supports development and offers diverse learning opportunities across functions and geographies.

Deadline

5th of January. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long‑term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.