Plainsboro Director, Medical Affairs Rare Bleeding Disorders East NJ

Job description

Director, Medical Affairs - Rare Bleeding Disorders East Facility: Medical Affairs Location: Plainsboro, NJ, US #job-location About the Department The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From healthcare provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference? The Position Position provides field coaching, mentorship and management to the field-based Medical Liaisons and develops and implements strategies aligned to identified territory archetype that: optimally manage key opinion leader/organized providers/academic institutions/integrated delivery networks and other key health care provider/organization relationships, specifically with the provision of timely and up to date scientific information relevant to health care provider needs and aligned to Novopatient value framework ensure personal development of the team, and ensure collaboration between the field-based Medical Liaison team and other Novounits / personnel. Contributes to the representation of FMA throughout the US affiliate and globally if needed; responsible for administrative and management support of field-based FMA Program at Novo). Accountable for ensuring that they lead/act, and their team act, in complete and total compliance with all laws, regulations and policies. Responsible for ad-ministrative and management support of field-based FMA Program at Novo Assign-ments are objective oriented and defined in collaboration with senior management; results assessed from a relatively long-term perspective. Establishes operating policies and procedures that affect the work unit. Develops budgets, schedules and performance standards. Strategic determination of change of region and territory prioritization will be based on health care provider need and analytics which identi-fy need for change. This may occur at any time throughout the annual performance cycle. Relationships Reports to Sr Dir, Medical Affairs. Has direct supervisory responsibility for field based Medical Liaisons in designated areas of the US. Works closely with the home office; Medical, Marketing, Sales, Legal, Human Resources and other field personnel. Works as needed with Medical Liaisons and their contacts with relevant prioritized health care providers within academic institutions; integrated delivery networks; managed care organizations and HMOs based on territory archetypes and alignment with NNI patient value framework. Strong networking/collaboration skills needed in working with sales, CTM, and DEP management. Leads briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives. Essential Functions • Advocacy & Professional Relationship Development: • Leads and participates in special Area and National projects e.g., team meetings, training, etc. • Maintains a thorough and detailed working knowledge of NNI, its products, current scientific research and publications associated with same • Takes a leadership role in coordinating FMA activities at assigned medical and scientific meetings and symposia. Presents at assigned symposia to maintain awareness of current industry issues and new data pertaining to Novoproducts, develops and maintains relationships with key health care providers, conveys appropriate use of Novoproducts and supports representatives in answering physicians ques-tions • Coordination/Communication and Administration: • Participates and provides industry insight to Marketing and Sales meetings, as needed • Profiles and identifies key investigators to initiate and/or participate in clinical trials and identify key areas of future research • Responds to medical questions with highest integrity, compliance, and adherence to legal, regulatory and company guidelines, policies and procedures • Reviews and audits direct report expense reports; manages and reviews time and activities (as collect-ed and tracked in OSS). Closely monitors and measures activities, plans and budget to ensure desired outcomes • Reviews, evaluates, and channels information to the appropriate NNI personnel, if needed, and provides timely responses to requests from the Medical Liaisons for support of various activities from contacts in their respective region: (1) financial support of research, teaching, and CME activities, (2) product or technical services to conduct and/or publish research (3) technical services to aid in educational en-deavors, (4) product and disease information, and (5) participation in consulting activities or clinical studies • Works with the field-based Regional and MM teams to improve, enhance and develop new relationships with thought-leaders .Cross Functional Support: • Assists with planning and delivering presentations for Pre-POA, POA and other company meetings as directed • In collaboration with sales training, assists with education using appropriate PRB approved resources and per NNI policies on product knowledge and understanding of clinical data within the therapeutic area • Management: • Acts rapidly, appropriately, decisively and consistency in cases of observed or reported potential policy violation • Assists in the recruitment and selection efforts of staff. Ensures open positions are filled in timely man-ner with best fit candidates • Assists reporting personnel in setting/reviewing annual goals and coaching them on IDPs • Communicates NNI policies, procedures (including 3P) and organizational changes to reporting person-nel; answers teams questions • Coordinates with other Field Directors to ensure consistency of training and development approach across different areas while customizing initiatives to best fit the unique needs of direct reports • Ensures that FMA personnel understand the strategic and therapeutic priorities of Novo Nordisk, that their work is focused on those priorities, and that they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process • Evaluates MLs in field and gives timely and constructive feedback and guidance to them on their per-formance; document in iCoach • Mentors new Field Directors, MLs, and RMSs regarding both technical and leadership responsibilities, as directed • Prepares with MLs for field: reviewing agendas, decks • Provides mentoring and builds the talents of reporting personnel, particularly with respect to knowledge of technical and scientific information, business practices, and communication and motivational skills. Establishes a challenging, stimulating, productive and fair work environment, that supports rewards, both individual and team accomplishments • Spends field time with direct reports to coach and develop personnel and ensure that unit objectives are being met. Performs appropriate workforce assessments to identify talent and gaps and plan for re-source need Physical Requirements 50 -75% overnight travel required; Position is Field Based, ideal candidate will reside in the territory (Eastern part of the United States); Driver must maintain a valid driver's license; Must be in good standing by not exceeding the Novo Nordisk points threshold assigned based on review of Motor Vehicle Records. Development Of People Supervisory. Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans (IDP), with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability fo