Medical Affairs Job at Novo Nordisk in Hyderabad | Apply
Looking for a rewarding medical affairs job in India’s growing pharmaceutical sector? Novo Nordisk is hiring a Manager, Clinical Medical in Hyderabad to drive clinical development strategy, scientific engagement, and trial excellence. This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking impactful medical jobs in Hyderabad, especially those with MBBS Jobs or MD Jobs experience in clinical research and medical affairs.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Manager, Clinical Medical
- Category: Medical Affairs
- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, IN
- Department: Clinical Development Centre-India
- Company: Novo Nordisk A/S Trial Operations ALAMP
About the Company
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with over 100 years of innovation in defeating serious chronic diseases. Through scientific excellence, patient-centered focus, and collaborative culture, Novo Nordisk Careers offer professionals the opportunity to make a meaningful impact worldwide. The Clinical Development Centre-India (CDC-India) operates within Trial Operations ALAMP and plays a critical role in advancing pipeline products and strengthening clinical trial excellence across therapy areas.
Job Description
This Medical Affairs Job at Novo Nordisk A/S in Hyderabad involves leading scientific strategy and execution for clinical trials within the Clinical Development Centre-India. The Manager, Clinical Medical will collaborate with Therapy Area Leads and Trial Managers, engage with Principal Investigators and key opinion leaders, provide medical insights during trial planning and feasibility, and ensure trial excellence through continuous performance monitoring. This role is ideal for professionals seeking senior-level medical jobs in Hyderabad, including MBBS Jobs and MD Jobs in clinical research and pharmaceutical medical affairs.
Skills and Qualifications
- M.B.B.S with M.D. in any relevant discipline & strong background in clinical practice or research.
- 4+ years’ experience in clinical or medical affairs strategic roles in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Willingness to travel for clinical trial site visits in the assigned geographic area monthly or on a need-basis, based on the alignment with line manager & organizational priorities.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical drug development and value chain.
- Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial methodology.
- An enterprise mindset demonstrating business understanding and promoting cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent external & internal stakeholder management; able to influence internal and external audiences.
- Ability to innovate, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and embrace change.
- Willingness to leverage technology such as AI tools and adopt a data-driven approach in all aspects of work.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver industry-leading clinical trial excellence with scientific insights and external engagement.
- Partner with Clinical Operations Therapy Area Leads and Trial Managers on scientific and medical aspects of early trial planning, start-up, recruitment, and retention.
- Provide scientific inputs to trial portfolio review, country allocation, and site feasibility processes.
- Visit the sites in the assigned geography periodically to discuss the clinical trial conduct, strategies, and collect insights from the site staff.
- Contribute to site selection criteria and assess medical capabilities as well as scientific training needs at sites.
- Engage relevant key opinion leaders who are investigators to optimise trial methodologies, mitigate recruitment and retention challenges, and build long-term relationships.
- Be the local subject matter expert on the product and protocol in relevant trials to discuss early clinical data with external experts during feasibility and to quickly resolve medical queries from site staff during the trial.
- Continuously monitor trial performance with Therapy Area Leads and Trial Managers and take proactive measures to address scientific issues.
Deadline: 04th March 2026
