Job Description

Are you driven by science and passionate about cardiometabolic diseases? We are seeking a Regional Medical Adviser to support our portfolio and medical strategy in Novo Nordisk. Read on and apply now!

Your new role

The position is temporary (maternity cover)

You will be based in Sofiaand covering Sofia and part of Bulgaria. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Drive and maintain deep scientific understanding of cardiometabolic diseases and Novo Nordisk portfolio, supporting both marketed products and development projects.
• Communicate up-to-date medical knowledge, clinical trial data, and evidence-based insights to internal and external stakeholders in a compliant manner.
• Build, develop, and sustain strategic partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Digital Opinion Leaders (DoLs), Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), investigators, and healthcare decision-makers.
• Contribute to the development and execution of Medical Affairs strategy, including identification of research opportunities, clinical trial sites, and emerging scientific needs.
• Provide field-based scientific support for marketed products, ongoing clinical trials, and unsolicited medical requests across the assigned territory.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver scientific and educational programs, workshops, and training initiatives for both internal teams and external customers.
• Represent the Novo Nordisk Way, ensuring all activities reflect company values, ethical standards, and commitment to high-quality scientific exchange.

Your new department
The Bulgarian affiliate is a fast growing and dynamic organization aiming to cement Novo Nordisk’s position on the market. You will also find a highly motivated and dedicated team, unique company culture as well as possibility to learn and develop. We are launching new products, making them more accessible to patients, and we are also aligned with our own long-term commitments to a healthier Bulgaria. The Medical & Regulatory department is a lean yet high-performing team. The department is working as OneTeam with Cardiometabolic Marketing, Cardiometabolic Sales, and many other teams’ on a local and international level. As Regional Medical Adviser, you will play an integral role in driving strategic scientific partnerships and contributing to the development and execution of Medical Affairs strategy supporting Novo Nordisk therapy areas for the benefit of patients with serious chronic diseases.

Your skills & qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Education: Medical doctor, Pharmacist or Natural Sciences diploma, fluent in English and Bulgarian;
• Experience in a health-related system, pharmaceutical company or clinical practice is an advantage.
• Experience in the field of cardiometabolic medicine (diabetes, obesity, CVD, dyslipidaemia) is an advantage.
• Understanding of local pharmaceutical market (advantage);
• Very good presentation and communication skills as well as good in establishing, developing and maintenance of relationships.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 35,100.00 to 59,650.00 EUR, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits:The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here

Deadline
16th of July 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.