Medical Scientific Liaison (Northern Malaysia)

Medical Scientific Liaison (Northern Malaysia)

Medical & Regulatory

Penang, Malaysia

Are you passionate about scientific communication and building strong relationships with healthcare professionals Do you want to contribute to improve patient outcomes in the areas of diabetes, obesity, and other chronic diseases Novo Nordisk Malaysia is looking for a Medical Scientific Liaison, who will be responsible to contribute actively to building and maintaining scientific understanding of our portfolio of products and the disease they address. The position is based in northern region, Penang. Apply today and join us for a life-changing career.

Your new role
The Medical Scientific Liaison position will give you the opportunity to contribute actively to building and maintaining scientific understanding of Novo Nordisk portfolio of products and related diseases. Other responsibilities are included but not limited to:

• Share up-to-date medical knowledge and clinical trial data with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure consistent, evidence-based messaging.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), and other healthcare decision-makers through scientific engagement.
• Present complex clinical data clearly at meetings, advisory boards, and conferences to inform clinical practice and support scientific exchange.
• Coordinate and deliver educational programmes and workshops for internal staff to enhance understanding of scientific data and ensure effective training.
• Conduct needs assessments and stakeholder analyses to tailor scientific support and communications to the specific requirements of HCPs and internal teams.
• Translate and disseminate scientific and clinical insights into actionable recommendations that support improved patient outcomes and clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with medical affairs, commercial, and regulatory teams to align scientific activities, feedback collection, and implementation of medical strategies.

Your new department

You will be joining the Medical & Regulatory department at Novo Nordisk. The Medical and Regulatory department is a one of the key functions that enables the business strategy through effective execution of functional goals, in the areas of Medical Affairs and Regulatory. This full-time permanent position responsible for the Cardiometabolic portfolio is based at Penang and reports directly to the Medical Scientific Liaison Manager. This dynamic team is dedicated to ensuring regulatory compliance for new products and product amendments, safeguarding patient safety, and maintaining our license to operate.

Your skills & qualifications:

We are looking for a scientifically curious professional with a passion for translating data into meaningful patient impact. You'll bring with you:

• MD or Bachelor's Degree in science preferably in Pharmacy. PhD, PharmD and Master's degree will also be considered.
• 0 - 3 years of experience in medical affairs department of a pharmaceutical industry or in similar profile.
• Relevant clinical and/or therapeutic experience preferred.
• Experiences in the areas of cardiometabolic diseases will be a plus.
• Displays business acumen or knowledge based on experiences such as participation in formulary process decisions with strong communication and presentation skills.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job - you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

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.