(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 Clinical, Medical, and Regulatory (CMR) team at Novo Nordisk. Based in a dynamic and collaborative environment, the CMR 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.