Manager - Independent Medical Education

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 health-care-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

Responsible for the development & implementation of the Independent Medical Education (IME) strategy for healthcare professionals and patients across Novo Nordisk therapeutic areas of interest. Review IME grant requests to ensure alignment with educational priorities and manage Novo Nordisk supported IME programs in compliance with external IME industry regulations and guidelines as well as internal Novo Nordisk policies. Oversee and leverage technology to improve educational offerings and processes and demonstrate IME value and impact in fiscally responsible manner. Represent IME in cross functional teams, as appropriate, and interact with internal and external stakeholders.

Relationships

External interactions include but are not limited to accredited providers, medical education companies, and professional associations. Internally interact extensively with colleagues from various departments and affiliates, including Medical Affairs, Corporate Sustainability & Social Impact (CSSI), Alliance Development, Sales & Marketing, Procurement, IT, Compliance and Legal.

Essential Functions

• Screen and evaluate medical education providers to ensure Novo Nordisk supports cost effective educational activities of highest quality and continuously exploring innovative and impactful educational designs
• Capabled in use of ESS and its related responsibilities (i.e., transparency spend reporting, metrics/outcomes reporting, grant review process)
• Elevate the visibility of IME department through various communication channels (i.e., monthly IME program eblast, Sharepoint management, IME announcements, monitoring tracker)
• Apply clinical knowledge and strategic thinking to develop and execute annual IME strategy that aligns with Novo Nordisk’s business priorities and external educational needs in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Remain current with NNI and competitor disease states, marketed products and clinical development programs
• Management of assigned supported IME activities to ensure timely execution, consistency with approved scope, and communication to internal stakeholders
• Plan and manage annual budgets for assigned therapeutic areas
• Analyze and aggregate outcomes data of supported IME activities to assess overall educational effectiveness for future planning
• Remain current with internal SOPs and guidances and external IME industry guidelines and regulations and work in compliance accordingly
• Review assigned grant requests within External Support System aligned with Novo Nordisk's key educational priorities and learners, and within fair market cost

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with adult learning principles preferred
• Strong project and time management skills
• Ability to work independently on tasks or projects which support the function
• BS within scientific, medical or health sciences discipline with a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience (e.g. academic, clinical or industry experience); Minimum of 5 years for MS OR a minimum of 3 years for RPh/PharmD
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• IME experience and knowledge of IME industry guidelines and regulations (OIG, AMA, FDA, ACCME, ACPE, PhRMA, etc.) preferred

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

Novo Nordisk requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Novo Nordisk will consider requests for reasonable accommodation.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.