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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development and execute medical affairs strategy for priority programs including transformative tactics such as: research/population health, innovative partnerships and integrated evidence plans and proactively provide input to Development on potential new therapeutic indications, to enrich Registration Programs and to consider new therapeutic opportunities.

• Co-develop plans for evidence generation, medical launch plans, MSL / Field Medical Affairs strategy, medical education programs, scientific publication planning and Medical Expert network development with TAs

• Co-own the development and implementation of innovative education and scientific communication plans for external stakeholders.

• Financial tracking to ensure timely and cost-effective development & execution of medical activities.

• Partner with Development, S&G, US and International cross-functions to shape portfolio early and diversify evidence to achieve broad access at launch and to enhance impact on clinical practice for priority programs.

• Represent GMA around prioritized portfolio with internal and external audiences, in collaboration with TAs including the investment, medical and regulatory communities, as well as pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry collaborators/partners.

• Represent the voice of the patient internally and evaluate factors relevant to a patients informed decision making.

• Ensure GMA activities (incl. Patient Access programs) are designed and executed in compliance with company policy guidelines and highest medical quality standards.

Requirements:

Must have:

• MD (Preferred) or PhD/PharmD in Health Sciences. Specialist Degree or specialist qualification related to discipline for which is responsible is an advantage .

• Demonstrable experience in Pharmaceutical Industry withi n Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development. Firm working knowledge of GCP, scientific and clinical methodology , protocol designs, management and regulatory requirements for clinical studies designated for review by regulatory authorities.

• Critical thinker and with ability to navigate uncertainty without major supervision. Strategic mindset and able to establish credibility and influence across a range of diverse stakeholders in a matrix organization to drive change.

• People management experience and skills; ability to truly collaborate across functions and markets: serve-partner-co-create. Able to navigate in an environment of shared outcomes and cross-business accountabilities.

• Deep understanding of health care systems and key external stakeholders and a s trong track record of delivery focus for time and quality in medical affairs projects . Successful development and implementation of innovative programs and processes .

• U nderstand s unmet medical needs, generate s the right evidence to fulfil them, use s innovative, multichannel communication formats for effective evidence dissemination.

• Credibility as peer expert with external stakeholders and an a gile mindset & ability to lead in an agile organization across Disease Areas.

Preferred

• Highly preferred: Significant medical affairs early asset lifecycle, pre-launch and launch experience in Global organization s

• Experience in developing and executing Best in Class processes at scale

• C linical trial research experience conducted in a pharmaceutical or equivalent academic environment in Oncology is strongly desired

Why Novartis?

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? /people-and-culture

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