THERAPEUTICAL AREA HEAD

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of a high-quality medical strategy for the disease area(s) and a vision for the brand(s) throughout their life cycle, on national level, in collaboration with global and regional teams.

• Design and implement innovative medical affairs plans that address medical needs, including evidence generation and RWE, HEOR, digital tech, innovative education and scientific communication, etc., and co-create a Medical Affairs plan that provides relevant information, and shape international, global and regional activities to address local needs in line with the global strategy.

• Build together with the Medical Leads the strategy and plans for Medical Affairs, publications, internal and external educational activities, as well as other communication activities involving Medical Experts.

• Lead the Medical team in the area working in in close collaboration with other key areas, as commercial and access Serve as a lead in the diseases for internal stakeholders from different line functions, as well as for external customers, including healthcare professionals and patient advocacy groups.

• Provide a capacity development plan for field medical associates, in collaboration with the MSL Head, including disease area and product-specific content to train medical associates in the region or country.

• Ensure the design and execution of all medical activities in accordance with applicable company policies and external legislation.

Essential Requirements

• Scientific background / MD or PhD/PharmD in Health Sciences or Life Sciences
• Proven solid experience as direct leadership & people management
• Profound working experiences in Medical Affairs and/or Development
• At least 6 years of experience in the pharma industry
• Experience in strategic positions and deep understanding of the field roles
• Experience in data generation

Desirable Requirements:

• International or global experience or experience in another country
• Cross-functional work experiences
• TA expertise in onco-haematology areas

Languages:

• Local language: fluent written and spoken
• English: fluent written and spoken

Benefits and Rewards:

Company Pension Plan, Life and Accidental Insurance, Meals Allowance or Canteen in the office, Flexible working hours. Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: Novartis Life Handbook

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.