Medical Advisor Oncology, Norway

Daiichi Sankyo Nordics

Norway - Oslo

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MEDICAL ADVISOR NORWAY

Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients™
At Daiichi Sankyo, you will join a purpose-driven company where scientific excellence meets genuine care for patients. With over 19,000 employees in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to delivering innovative medicines and shaping the future of healthcare.

The Nordic headquarter is based in Copenhagen. You will be part of an open and inclusive culture, a team that values collaboration, accountability and trust, with a strong focus on growth and development.

The Opportunity
As a Medical Advisor, serve as the Scientific Lead for Norway, responsible for engaging in peer-to-peer discussions with leading specialists, including physicians, pharmacists, hospital managers, board members of scientific societies, and other stakeholders, about our products, treatment trends, and relevant studies in the therapeutic areas in which we operate (with a focus on breast cancer), and be recognized as a trusted scientific counterpart and partner.

To maximize company product value through high scientific quality communication with leading specialists on a peer-to-peer basis. Through activities in line with the medical affairs plan, the Medical Advisor Oncology is jointly responsible for the realization of short-term and long-term company goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-develop and execute an external stakeholder management plan in close collaboration and coordination with the respective cluster organization in Medical Affairs, Commercial and Market Access
• Communicate the value of company products and pipeline by: 1) providing medical review of national and regional payer materials such as reimbursement dossiers, positioning papers etc. and 2) presenting scientific data at hearings and horizon scan meetings etc.
• Continuous internal medical education of the cross-functional team to ensure a high level of knowledge and -compliance
• Through scientific interactions, champion the medical value of our products fairly based on the risk-benefit profile of our drugs and contribute to the fostering of innovative approaches
• Proactive and reactive communication of medical scientific data to leading specialists and broader external healthcare related audiences
• Communicate non-promotional general information about our company, including pipeline, research and development programs and other relevant information
• Respond to unsolicited scientific queries from customers for approved products and products/indications in development, based on medical affairs and medical information documents
• Organize and participate in medical education activities: identify/support/educate speakers
• Act as a reference point for commercial and market access functions for any scientific query, in collaboration with medical information as appropriate
• Support and manage medical affairs clinical activities strategy, planning, design and execution (in close cooperation with HQ and CROs)
• Support the set up and follow up of registries and other non-interventional medical affairs studies, and propose investigators and sites for interventional and non-interventional medical affairs studies
• Ensure a link between headquarter, local medical department and key opinion leaders
• Represent Daiichi Sankyo at medical meetings, conferences, advisory boards, etc. at key institutions and in interactions with key opinion leaders
• Support medical affairs activities and generation and dissemination of data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy
• Assist with the scientific review, development, approval, execution and communication of affiliate medical affairs sponsored or supported clinical research activities
• Visit key accounts and key opinion leaders to answer any medical/scientific questions concerning the molecule/product
• Ensure budgets, timelines, compliance requirements are factored into programs' scientific activities
• Ability to work independently – but at the same time work effectively in a matrix setup

Qualifications and personal skills

• Strong scientific background e.g. Medical Doctorate (M.D.) degree or PhD in medical/biological sciences or equivalent with relevant therapeutic area knowledge
• Knowledge from working in Medical Affairs is preferred but not required
• Proven collaborative skills in a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to interact externally and internally to support the business strategy
• Good knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements governing clinical trials and experience in development strategy and the design of protocols
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical business
• Fluency in English and local language, oral and written communication

Why Join Daiichi Sankyo?
Working with Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job - it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better.

In Daiichi Sankyo you will become part of a team working cross Nordics where they foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Daiichi Sankyo is committed to invest in their teams, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Daiichi Sankyo value individuals who are proactive and take initiatives, show trust and responsibility – and value a good laugh.

The Recruitment Process - Your Application
PharmaRelations is managing this recruitment on behalf of Daiichi Sankyo. If you believe your background and expertise align with the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application through the “Apply” button. We will review all applications with great care in our search for the right candidate. Interviews will be held continuously as qualified candidates are identified. Applications must be received no later than 5th of January 2026.

For questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Kjersti Stærkebye ([email protected])

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