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Global Medical Affairs Director Immunology (Dermatology & Allergy)

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Novartis

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Barcelona

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in Medical Affairs, knowledge of GCP, evidence generation, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) to influence diverse stakeholders.
  • You will lead medical strategy, develop the Integrated Evidence Plan, ensure timely evidence availability, and collaborate with various stakeholders for access and clinical adoption.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in Pharmaceutical Industry experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development
  • Firm working knowledge in GCP, evidence generation activities, such as interventional or non-interventional studies and RWE projects, incl. scientific communication of their results
  • Sound experience in a broad range of typical medial tactics, e.g. advisory boards, steering committees, sponsorships, congresses, symposia, publications or various forms of external (academia) partnerships
  • Deep understanding of health care systems and key external stakeholders such as HCPs, payers, medical societies and guideline committees
  • Understands unmet medical needs, generates the right evidence to effectively address them, uses innovative, multichannel communication formats for effective evidence dissemination
  • Credibility as peer expert with external stakeholders
  • 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
  • Strong communication skills to deliver clear, targeted, and scientifically sound presentations to diverse internal, including senior management and external audiences
  • Experience working cross-functionally
  • Successful development and execution of innovative medical strategies, a broad of range of medical tactics and Integrated Evidence Plans
  • Track record of successful high-quality evidence generation projects
  • MD or equivalent (preferred), PhD, or PharmD degree required
  • Specialist Degree or specialist qualification related to discipline for which you will be responsible is an advantage

Responsibilities

  • The Global Medical Affairs Director leads the medical strategy & tactics for a program/indication, ensuring the US and International medical perspectives are reflected.
  • You will develop and execute the Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP) ensuring the right evidence is available at the right time to enable access and clinical adoption of our assets.
  • You will act as a strategic partner to BR, Development, International Medical Affairs, US Medical Affairs, Strategy & Growth and Commercial.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Global Medical Affairs Director in Immunology?

The primary role involves leading the medical strategy and tactics for a program or indication, ensuring that both US and international medical perspectives are reflected while developing and executing the Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP).

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates are expected to have an MD or equivalent (preferred), PhD, or PharmD degree, with a specialist degree or qualification related to the discipline being advantageous.

How many years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry are required for this role?

A minimum of 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development is required.

What specific experience is desired regarding evidence generation activities?

A firm working knowledge in GCP and evidence generation activities, including interventional or non-interventional studies and real-world evidence (RWE) projects, is desired, along with the ability to communicate their results scientifically.

What types of medical tactics should the candidate be familiar with?

Candidates should have sound experience in various medical tactics such as advisory boards, steering committees, sponsorships, congresses, symposia, publications, and partnerships with external academia.

Is there a preference for candidates with a deep understanding of healthcare systems?

Yes, a deep understanding of healthcare systems and key external stakeholders like healthcare professionals (HCPs), payers, medical societies, and guideline committees is preferred.

What characteristics or soft skills are emphasized for this role?

Critical thinking, the ability to navigate uncertainty independently, a strategic mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to establish credibility and influence across diverse stakeholders are emphasized.

What kind of experience should the candidate have in executing medical strategies?

Candidates should have a successful track record of developing and executing innovative medical strategies, utilizing a broad range of medical tactics, and creating Integrated Evidence Plans.

Are cross-functional experiences important for this position?

Yes, experience working cross-functionally is important for the successful execution of the role.

Does Novartis promote diversity and inclusion in its workplace?

Yes, Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and creating diverse teams that represent the patients and communities they serve.

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Novartis is reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As a leading global medicines company, we use innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. In our quest to find new medicines, we consistently rank among the world’s top companies investing in research and development. Novartis products reach nearly 800 million people globally and we are finding innovative ways to expand access to our latest treatments. Around 108,000 people of more than 140 nationalities work at Novartis around the world.

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