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About this role:
The Global Medical Affairs team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Medical Director to join our RLT team. As the Global Medical Director, you will play a critical role in leading the medical strategy for the RLT therapeutic area and acting as the enterprise medical voice across the asset lifecycle. Your expertise and leadership will contribute to the advancement and success of our RLT program ensuring the highest quality patient care and outcomes. This role will work directly with the Global Medical Affairs RLT Team and reports to Head of Global Medical Affairs RLT Oncology.
Your Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and execution of medical affairs strategy for Novartis programs, including transformative tactics such as research/population health, innovative partnerships, and integrated evidence plans.
• Co-develop plans for evidence generation, MSL/Field Medical Affairs strategy, medical education programs, scientific publication planning, and Medical Expert network development.
• Co-own the development and implementation of innovative education and scientific communication plans for external stakeholders.
• Plan and monitor the budget to ensure timely and cost-effective development and execution of medical activities.
• Prepare submissions for company-sponsored studies and research collaborations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to shape the portfolio early and diversify evidence to achieve broad access at launch and enhance impact on clinical practice.
• Represent GMA with internal and external audiences, collaborating with cross-functional partners and industry collaborators/partners.
• Represent "the voice of the patient" internally and evaluate factors relevant to a patient's informed decision-making.
• Provide direction and input into the development and implementation of successful reimbursement and market access strategies.
• Provide proactive input to the development of potential new therapeutic indications and consider new therapeutic opportunities.
• Ensure GMA activities are designed and executed in compliance with company policy guidelines and highest medical quality standards.
About this role:
The Global Medical Affairs team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Medical Director to join our RLT team. As the Global Medical Director, you will play a critical role in leading the medical strategy for the RLT therapeutic area and acting as the enterprise medical voice across the asset lifecycle. Your expertise and leadership will contribute to the advancement and success of our RLT program ensuring the highest quality patient care and outcomes. This role will work directly with the Global Medical Affairs RLT Team and reports to Head of Global Medical Affairs RLT Oncology.
Your Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and execution of medical affairs strategy for Novartis programs, including transformative tactics such as research/population health, innovative partnerships, and integrated evidence plans.
• Co-develop plans for evidence generation, MSL/Field Medical Affairs strategy, medical education programs, scientific publication planning, and Medical Expert network development.
• Co-own the development and implementation of innovative education and scientific communication plans for external stakeholders.
• Plan and monitor the budget to ensure timely and cost-effective development and execution of medical activities.
• Prepare submissions for company-sponsored studies and research collaborations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to shape the portfolio early and diversify evidence to achieve broad access at launch and enhance impact on clinical practice.
• Represent GMA with internal and external audiences, collaborating with cross-functional partners and industry collaborators/partners.
• Represent "the voice of the patient" internally and evaluate factors relevant to a patient's informed decision-making.
• Provide direction and input into the development and implementation of successful reimbursement and market access strategies.
• Provide proactive input to the development of potential new therapeutic indications and consider new therapeutic opportunities.
• Ensure GMA activities are designed and executed in compliance with company policy guidelines and highest medical quality standards.
EEO Statement
We are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know the nature of your request, your contact information and the job requisition number in your message:
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know the nature of your request, your contact information and the job requisition number in your message:
- Novartis: e-mail us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1 (877)395-2339
- Sandoz: e-mail reasonable.accommodations@sandoz.com or call: +1-609-422-4098
Role Requirements
Essential Requirements:
• MD (Preferred) or PhD/PharmD in Health Sciences. Specialist Degree or specialist qualification related to the discipline is an advantage.
• Five years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development within the pharmaceutical industry. Preferably within Oncology.
• Critical thinker with the ability to navigate uncertainty without major supervision.
• Strategic mindset and ability to establish credibility and influence across diverse stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple functions and regions/countries.
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems and key external stakeholders.
• Strong track record of delivery focus for time and quality in medical affairs projects.
• Successful development and implementation of innovative programs and processes.
• Familiarity with GCP, scientific and clinical methodology, protocol designs, management, and regulatory requirements for clinical studies.
Desirable Skills:
• Knowledge of Radiopharmaceuticals would be beneficial.
Why Novartis:
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
You’ll receive:
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.
https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $245,000-368,00; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
• MD (Preferred) or PhD/PharmD in Health Sciences. Specialist Degree or specialist qualification related to the discipline is an advantage.
• Five years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development within the pharmaceutical industry. Preferably within Oncology.
• Critical thinker with the ability to navigate uncertainty without major supervision.
• Strategic mindset and ability to establish credibility and influence across diverse stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple functions and regions/countries.
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems and key external stakeholders.
• Strong track record of delivery focus for time and quality in medical affairs projects.
• Successful development and implementation of innovative programs and processes.
• Familiarity with GCP, scientific and clinical methodology, protocol designs, management, and regulatory requirements for clinical studies.
Desirable Skills:
• Knowledge of Radiopharmaceuticals would be beneficial.
Why Novartis:
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
You’ll receive:
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.
https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $245,000-368,00; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
