Key Responsibilities

• Experience in the cardiovascular therapeutic area (Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), atrial fibrillation (AF), and thrombosis/anticoagulation is preferred)
• Lead strategic medical affairs programs to support innovative evidence and launch readiness across international markets.
• Develop and execute integrated evidence plans to maximize value for prioritized cardiovascular portfolio.
• Partner with country Medical Affairs teams to ensure strong delivery focus on local needs.
• Advise on evidence generation, medical education, and scientific publication planning for therapeutic areas.
• Co-own development and implementation of education and communication plans for all brands.
• Track financials to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of medical activities.
• Collaborate with Development, Value & Access, and Commercial teams to shape launch portfolio and access strategies.
• Represent International Medical Affairs with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory and industry partners.
• Provide direction for successful reimbursement and market-access strategies.
• Ensure all medical affairs activities are compliant with company policies and highest medical quality standards.

Essential Requirements

• Medical Doctor (MD) or PhD/PharmD in Health Sciences.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development.
• Fluent oral and written English; additional relevant languages are an advantage.
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence across diverse stakeholders in a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional and cross-market collaboration.
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems and key external stakeholders.
• Strong track record of delivering medical affairs projects on time and with high quality.
• Experience developing and implementing innovative programs and processes.

Desirable Requirements

• Highly preferred: Above market experience and significant medical affairs pre-launch and launch experience in major markets (such as Germany, China, Japan).
• Experience in developing and executing “Best in Class” processes at scale.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:

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

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. 

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