Director, GMA Solid Tumors

Major accountabilities:

• Lead development and execution of medical affairs strategy for Breast Cancer 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 in Breast Cancer.
• Co-own the development and implementation of innovative education and scientific communication plans for external stakeholders.
• Plans and monitor the budget to ensure timely and cost-effective development & execution of medical activities.
• Prepare SRC submissions for company sponsored studies and research collaborations.
• Partner with Development, Strategy and Growth (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 our  programs.
• Represent GMA around prioritized portfolio with internal and external audiences, in collaboration with cross-functional partners 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.
• Provide direction and input into the development and implementation of successful reimbursement and market-access strategies.
• Provide proactive input to Development on potential new therapeutic indications, to enrich Registration Programs and to consider new therapeutic opportunities.
• Ensure that Patient Access programs are supported for Breast Cancer brands within the GMA and delivered with full compliance.
• Ensures GMA activities are designed and executed in compliance with company policy guidelines and highest medical quality standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• MD (Preferred) or PhD/PharmD in Health Sciences. Specialist Degree or specialist qualification related to discipline for which you will be responsible is an advantage.
• 5+ years in Pharmaceutical Industry experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development.
• Critical thinker and with ability to navigate uncertainty without major supervision.
• Fluent oral and written English; Other relevant languages are an advantage.
• 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.
• Deep understanding of health care 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.
• Understands unmet medical needs, generates the right evidence to fulfil them, uses innovative, multichannel communication formats for effective evidence dissemination.
• Agile mindset & ability to lead in an agile organization across Disease Areas.
• Firm working knowledge of GCP, scientific and clinical methodology, protocol designs, management and regulatory requirements for clinical studies designated for review by regulatory authorities.