Director, GMA Solid Tumors.

Job Description Summary

The Global Medical Director for Breast Cancer is responsible for the co-development and implementation of medical strategies for Breast Cancer programs globally with focus on innovative evidence solutions including interventional studies, NIS and RWE studies and implementation science projects.
Based on their experience in drug development and Breast Cancer, they will be able to lead Integrated Evidence Packages in situations with higher scientific complexity and potential regulatory challenges. Will manage the most complex assets and those that potentially will require deeper pharmacovigilance expertise.
They will act as a subject matter expert in the development of the overarching strategies, providing inputs during design and along the end-to-end execution of programs across different disease areas and life cycle phases.
They will provide leadership and deep medical expertise in Breast Cancer, pivoting support based on business priorities and will represent GMA with senior stakeholders when needed.

Job Description

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:

• Breast Cancer experience (Preferred), significant medical affairs early asset lifecycle, pre-launch and launch experience in Global organizations.
• 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.

Skills Desired

Business Relationship Management (BRM), Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Curiosity, Drug Development, Education, Job Description, Leadership, Lifesciences, Medical Information, Patient Care, PCB (Printed Circuit Board), Physics, Strategic Direction, Technical Training