Head, Medical Affairs EEA at Novartis

Job Description

• To provide clinical leadership expertise in optimization of the overall strategy by developing & implementing best in class knowledge transfer & trainings to local Medical teams.
• You will consolidate EEA country group input into development of programs and strategy by interfacing with CG medical teams to collect input on development programs
• To lead and/or participate in external scientific discussions with peers (e.g., Health Authorities, medical or scientific associations, expert panels, advisory boards).
• To develop and manage strategic medical expert networks within the disease area, including innovation workshops and discussions.
• You will define and co-ordinate execution of the CG Medical Affair strategies for key brands, both pre- and post-launch, ensuring successful launches in the Country Group
• To ensure that the EEA Country Group priorities and interests are reflected in the cluster/region/global medical affairs plan
• You will support Country Group medical affairs departments with medical capabilities and through capability building, as appropriate, to ensure effective, efficient and high-quality delivery of medical deliverables across the country group

Minimum Requirements

• An advanced degree in life sciences/healthcare (or clinically-relevant degree) is required. PharmD, PhD or MD preferable. Fluent English (oral and written).
• 3-5 years’ experience in clinical medicine and/or research
• 3- 5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical medical roles.
• Medical and scientific writing skills.
• Familiar with all aspects of drug development, GCP and local regulations
• Knowledge of clinical trial design statistics and Pharmacokinetics.
• Familiar with marketing principles and strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.