Summary
You will be responsible for the implementation of medical strategies for early programs globally with focus on innovative evidence solutions including interventional studies, NIS and RWE studies and implementation science projects.
Location: UK-London(hybrid) or Spain-Barcelona(hybrid)
About the Role
Major accountabilities:
- Lead development and execution of medical affairs strategy for autoimmune diseases(Such as systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, vasculitis, and other immunological diseases of huge unmet needs) priority 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 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
- Prepare SRC submissions for TA assets within remit
- 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 patient’s informed decision making
Work Experience:
- MD (Preferred) or PhD/PharmD in Health Sciences.
- 5+ years in Pharmaceutical Industry experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development
- 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
- 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
- Successful development and implementation of innovative programs and processes
- Understands unmet medical needs, generates the right evidence to fulfil them, uses innovative, multichannel communication formats for effective evidence dissemination
- Firm working knowledge of GCP, scientific and clinical methodology, protocol designs, management and regulatory requirements for clinical studies designated for review by regulatory authorities.
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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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