Novo Nordisk

(Sr.) Regional Medical Advisor / (Sr.) Medical Science Liaison (NEW) (Seoul, Seoul, KR)

Seoul, South Korea Type not listed
Medical Affairs Senior

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About this opportunity

(Sr.) Regional Medical Advisor / (Sr.) Medical Science Liaison

Medical and Regulatory (M&R)

Seoul, Korea

What if your scientific expertise could ignite conversations that transform healthcare? As a (Sr.) Regional Medical Advisor / Medical Science Liaison, you’ll go beyond sharing data, you’ll shape dialogue and influence decisions. You’ll be the bridge between innovation and practice, engaging with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare professionals to bring insights that redefine patient care. From crafting compelling scientific narratives to implementing impactful medical strategies, this role is anything but ordinary because unordinary drives change. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be the voice that drives scientific change.

Your new role

The (Sr.) Regional Medical Advisor, also known as (Sr.) Medical Science Liaison (MSL), builds scientific and medical knowledge internally and externally, serving as a key link between the company and the scientific community. The role focuses on developing and implementing scientific strategies, engaging with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare professionals through face-to-face and virtual interactions, and driving field medical action plans. This is a full-time, permanent position and the senior job title will be determined by the hired candidate's level of experience and assessment during the interview process. This position has been open with multiple headcounts through the APAC headcount approval. This position reports to the MSL (RMA) Team Manager and this is a single contributor role.

Other role tasks are as follows, but are not limited to:

Cross-functional collaboration, assistance during local Investigator meetings, assisting with site and investigator selection for clinical studies with the Clinical Development team, acting as a specialist (i.e., titration specialist) in clinical trials as necessary, and managing the communication and processes of local investigator-sponsored studies.

Manage KOLs, execute medical activities such as advisory boards and summits, implement cross-functional KOL engagement strategy to increase advocacy and awareness of Novo Nord products, conduct local KOL mapping and Healthcare professional identification, and track/report HCP and KOL interactions, including scientific dialogues, and gather valuable medical insights for Novo Nordisk.

Engage in scientific dialogues and medical education. Discuss key data with external medical and scientific experts and generate Medical Insights. Aid in KOL/HCP meetings and advisory boards by developing content based on scientific/medical expertise. Assist in the development and execution of medical training and communication strategy, and provide medical/scientific information to internal and external customers, including advanced Q&A.

Assist in developing the scientific storyline, providing data through publications, and conducting internal scientific training for Med Reps, Medical Marketing, and Market Access colleagues. Review promotional materials and commercial meeting content from a medical and scientific viewpoint.

Attend compliance team meetings to ensure departmental compliance with Novo Nordisk Korea strategies and activities. Consolidate potential Business Ethics issues and report them for improvement. Implement BE strategies and activities within the department, communicate BE issues and actions, and ensure compliance with relevant country acts and industry ethical standards.

Your new department

You will be part of the Medical Affairs team at Novo Nordisk. Based in a dynamic and collaborative environment, the Medical Affairs team is dedicated to advancing medical innovation and improving patient outcomes. Our department plays a pivotal role in driving scientific excellence, fostering strong relationships with healthcare professionals, and ensuring the successful execution of medical strategies. Join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of patients worldwide

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in bioscience, medicine, or pharmacology.

Advanced degree (PhD, etc.) and pharmacist are preferable.

Over 4-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required.

Must have local HCP networks and native-level fluency in Korean. Strong command of English required.

Medical affairs work experience is preferred.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

Deadline

Until the end of recruitment. Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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.

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Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Medical Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 140 comparable Senior Medical Affairs roles across 44 biopharma companies.

140Comparable roles tracked
118Currently active
44Companies hiring similar roles
18Countries represented

Salary context

37 of 140 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Senior Medical Writer - Vaccine · Sanofi Vaccines US Inc. $122,250/yr – $176,583/yr
Peer group range $149,417 – $258,000 (median $181,500)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 140 comparable roles

United States75
India12
China11
Taiwan10
Japan8
South Korea4

+ 12 more countries

Seniority mix

140 of 140 peers have a known seniority level

Senior96
Associate Director39
Principal5

Therapeutic area mix

61 of 140 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology25
Neuroscience7
Rare Disease7
Vaccines & Infectious Disease6
Dermatology & Aesthetics6
Cardiovascular / CVRM5
Immunology3
Respiratory1
Ophthalmology1

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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