Major accountabilities:
• Engage with Medical Experts (MEs) to educate on medical/scientific information
• Ensure appropriate identification/mapping of MEs/ Key Accounts including identification of opportunities to involve MEs when a specific medical need is identified to provide support
• Develop and execute ME engagement plans to effectively prioritize and strategically engage MEs aligned with country strategy
• Respond to unsolicited requests for information from MEs
• Support Novartis clinical research programs, optimize trial execution and provide scientific educational support to potential and actual study sites in collaboration with clinical operations
• Facilitate Investigator Initiated Trial (IIT) process upon investigator request
• Serve as a medical resource to field matrix colleagues
• Strategic Insight Gathering: Engage with nephrology experts to collect actionable insights that inform and refine launch strategies for key renal assets
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the nephrology field through scientific expertise and effective communication.
• Medical Affairs Execution: Lead and support medical activities aligned with the launch strategy, including speaking engagements, advisory boards, and data generation initiatives.
Essential Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Medical Affairs
• Exposure to pre-launch/launch is preferable
• Experience in the nephrology field is a strong advantage
• Business-level English proficiency, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of clinical trial design and outcomes, with the ability to interpret and clearly communicate complex scientific data
• Proactive in sharing scientific insights and engaging in meaningful discussions with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Skilled in building trusted relationships with medical experts to gather strategic insights and support evidence-based decision-making
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration, with experience leading or contributing to successful product launches or strategic initiatives
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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
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Novartis are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.