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Main job tasks:People management:Manage and develop team - set direction, develop skills set, coach and guide the teamResource planning and prioritisation of department tasks, to ensure optimal and flexible use of resources, and monitoring and reporting of department performance Set targets for the team and follow up on deliverables; delegate responsibilities and assignmentsManage processes for performance management and individual development plans (i.e. performance management, job descriptions, development discussions, input to organisational development planning (ODP), talent management and succession planning)Drives development of the team and individuals by seizing and creating opportunities related to actual business needs. Coaches and mentors team members to be strong contributors within the department and unit.Identifying and manages people related challenges proactively: Flags peoples related issues to manager in time, aligns on course of action, provides and documents timely constructive feedbackProactively creates and maintains an engaged culture in the team. Ensures progress and improvements through evolve follow-up.Contribute to setting direction for Medical Affairs HQ BLR department and ensure that the business targets for the department are metIdentifies and drives continual improvement initiatives in team and department. Ensures success of department by driving strategic initiatives at Medical Affairs HQ BLR department levelAs member of GMA-BLR people managers, drives continual improvement and contributes proactively to setting direction for GMA-BLR and ensure that the business targets for the unit are metImplements GMA-BLR strategic plans and inspires and motivates the team to execute in accordance to the strategyContributes to the success of GMA-BLR by driving strategic projects and initiatives at GMA-BLR unit levelStrategic direction setting and management of the Global Medical Affairs deliverables:Functional management Proactively leads and drives according to Novo Nordisk Way a team of Global Medical Advisors, and is responsible for the medical affairs input and actions to the Medical & Science Team (MST), Safety Committee and Product Labelling Committee (PLC), GPT and Core Brand TeamsResponsible for prioritizing cross-organizational collaboration (R&D, CSCA, GS, affiliates)In alignment with area VP, responsible for developing the global medical affairs strategy incl. publication strategy in alignment with the brand strategy set by the CCT/GPTBudget responsible for project and line budgetsGuidance and coaching of team members and creates a culture of continuous development of team to meet functional requirements. Develops team members to take on more strategic and complex responsibilitiesStrategic and proactive collaboration with Therapy area leads (Directors, Sr. Directors and VPs) to ensure alignment on expectations, feedback and areas for value creationContributes to and gives input to therapy area strategy and participates in TA leadership discussions, flagging challenges and highlights from GMA-BLR related products/projectsClinical activities: (Insights for strategy, Evidence generation, Clinical care pathways)Responsible for cross-project and portfolio alignment and timing of clinical activities, specifically in relation to planning of communication strategyProvide market oriented medical input to trial design and protocol development and PDPDevelop ISS strategy included in LCM plan/ PDPEnsure continuously updated overview of in- and external clinical activities for specific product/projectIn alignment with area VP, develop and secure implementation of strategic directions for relevant productsResponsible for Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS) coordination, progress and budgetsKOL Engagement: (Scientific dialogue, Insights for strategy, Evidence generation)Independently drives the strategy, development and execution of scientific communication during high quality global meetings (e.g. scientific expert meetings, symposia etc.) Gather and analyze medical and scientific feedback, e.g. from KOL interactions in advisory boards and secures dissemination to relevant internal stakeholdersSigns off on and drives the development and execution of scientific story line, content, topics of global advisory boards and ensure that necessary feedback loops within the organization are established to operationalize insightsPublication Planning: (Scientific dialogue)Responsible for cross-project alignment and timing of strategic publication planning, specifically in relation to scientific publication of key data milestonesDrive development and execution of publication plan and strategy for each product/project in collaboration with the Global Publication ManagerOverall responsible for the content of assigned publications (posters, abstracts, manuscripts) including frequent interactions with authors, statisticians, medical writers, and other stakeholders in collaboration with the Global Publication ManagerEnsure high quality publication in a timely manner according to the medical communication strategyEnsures generation of scientific evidence to support medical and product strategyScientific and medical education: (Scientific dialogue)Responsible for cross-project alignment and timing of strategic medical education, specifically in relation to scientific publication of key data milestones and direction of key scientific pointsSigns off on and drives the development and execution of scientific story line, content, topics of medical education activitiesSupport development of and execute strategy for medical education activities for each product/project (CME and non-CME)Execute global medical education and medical communication plan to ensure KOL/HCP recognition and understanding of clinical profile of compound through presentations of data and participation in meetings and symposiaInternal Medical guidance: (Organisational readiness)Proactively secure alignment of relevant cross-functional business activities on specific product/projectEnsures appropriate development of promotional materials initiated by Global Marketing, specifically aligns the story line based on existing medical strategy and newly generated scientific dataEnsures resources for reviewing and approving medical content of promotional material in accordance to SOPsTake active role in providing medical support to legal issues that arise from competitor complaints or other associated channelsSupport execution of global marketing strategyMedical/scientific support to Public Affairs and/or Market Access in negotiations with payers/policy makers for specific product/projectSupport key markets/regions/affiliates