Director, Medical Affairs – Diabetes & Renal

Novo Nordisk

. Provide field coaching, mentorship, and management to field-based Medical Liaisons .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeJacksonville • Florida • United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $320,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in field medical affairs, including coaching and mentoring Medical Liaisons, developing strategic relationships with healthcare providers, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Possesses advanced healthcare or science degree and significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in diabetes care.

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Field Medical Affairs ManagementRelationship Building with Key Opinion LeadersStrategic Planning and ExecutionCross-Functional LeadershipAdvanced Healthcare or Science Degree

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Hard Skills

Field CoachingBudget DevelopmentPerformance Standards ManagementClinical Trial Investigator IdentificationScientific Research KnowledgeRegulatory ComplianceTraining and Development CoordinationTeam ManagementMedical Liaison EvaluationPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingFlexibilityCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryHealthcare SystemDiabetes CareHematologyEndocrinologyNovo NordiskMedical AffairsClinical StudiesCMEOrganized Providers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide field coaching, mentorship, and management to field-based Medical Liaisons
Develop and implement strategies aligned with territory archetypes
Manage relationships with key opinion leaders, organized providers, academic institutions, integrated delivery networks, and other healthcare organizations
Provide timely, current scientific information aligned with healthcare-provider needs and the NNI patient value framework
Ensure personal development and collaboration between Medical Liaisons and other Novo Nordisk units
Represent Field Medical Affairs throughout the US affiliate and globally as needed
Provide administrative and management support for the field-based FMA program
Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies
Establish operating policies and procedures affecting the work unit
Develop budgets, schedules, and performance standards
Lead and participate in area and national projects, team meetings, and training
Maintain detailed knowledge of Novo Nordisk, its products, scientific research, and publications
Coordinate FMA activities at medical and scientific meetings and symposia
Present at assigned symposia and maintain relationships with healthcare providers
Convey appropriate use of Novo Nordisk products and support representatives with physician questions
Participate in Marketing and Sales meetings and provide industry insight
Identify investigators for clinical trials and future research areas
Respond to medical questions in compliance with legal, regulatory, and company guidelines
Review direct-report expense reports, time, activities, budgets, and plans
Channel information and respond to Medical Liaison support requests involving research, teaching, CME, product information, technical services, consulting, and clinical studies
Develop relationships with thought leaders in collaboration with field-based Regional and Medical Management teams
Assist with presentations for Pre-POA, POA, and other company meetings
Support product and clinical-data education with Sales Training using approved resources
Address potential policy violations promptly and appropriately
Assist with recruitment and selection of staff
Set and review annual goals and coach personnel on individual development plans
Communicate policies, procedures, and organizational changes
Coordinate training and development approaches with other Field Directors
Ensure personnel understand strategic and therapeutic priorities and accountability for results
Evaluate Medical Liaisons in the field and provide documented feedback and guidance
Mentor Field Directors, Medical Liaisons, and Regional Medical Scientists
Prepare Medical Liaisons for field activities by reviewing agendas and presentations
Build reporting personnel’s technical, scientific, business, communication, and motivational capabilities
Spend field time with direct reports to coach and develop personnel and assess workforce needs
Travel overnight 50–75% across the Southeast territory

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in ML or equivalent role
Minimum of 6 years of previous management experience, including at least 2 years leading field medical affairs personnel; internal FAD experience may substitute for 6 years of management experience
Minimum of 8 years of progressive pharmaceutical industry experience
At least 3 years of experience in a healthcare system preferred
Advanced health care or science degree required, such as DO, MD, PharmD, PhD, or DNP
Direct therapeutic-area experience preferred, such as hematology, diabetes, or endocrinology
Proven success establishing relationships with opinion leaders and organized providers
Strategy and team-management experience
Significant cross-functional collaborative leadership capabilities
Ability to establish and strengthen internal and external customer relationships
Ability to enhance and advance Novo Nordisk’s image and operations as a leading diabetes care company
Ability to proactively identify, address, and resolve team-wide challenges with minimal supervision
Ongoing self-development, including leadership/personal development and keeping current with scientific literature and competitors
Ability to work autonomously and strategically, leading and sharing best practices
Flexibility and foresight to navigate field medical personnel through a changing market
Leadership skills to support less experienced field directors in strategic thinking and problem-solving
Valid driver’s license
Must maintain good standing under Novo Nordisk’s motor-vehicle-record points threshold
Ideal candidate resides in the United States near a major airport

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus based on individual and company performance
Long-term incentive compensation
Company vehicles depending on position level or company factors
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement program
Group legal insurance
Critical illness insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Auto/home insurance
Sick time policy
Flexible vacation policy
Parental leave policy