The Role
Lead scientific engagement with medical experts in neuroscience: educate on medical/scientific information, respond to unsolicited medical enquiries, support clinical research and trial execution, facilitate investigator-initiated trials, serve as medical resource to cross-functional colleagues, ensure compliance and timely reporting of safety issues, and achieve annual medical activity targets.
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Job Description Summary
-Lead scientific engagement with their Medical Experts. Implement clinical and educational strategies and respond to unsolicited medical enquiries.
Job Description
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 -Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
Key performance indicators:
- Works within Ethics and Compliance policies -Achievement of annual targets for medical activities.
Minimum Requirements:
Skills:
- Biostatistics.
- Clinical Practices.
- Clinical Research.
- Clinical Study Reports.
- Curiosity.
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software.
- Disease Management.
- Drug Development.
- Education.
- Epidemiology.
- IT Tools.
- Medical Information.
- Medical Research.
- Medical Writing.
- Phase Iv Clinical Trial.
- Product Placement.
- Scientific Support.
Education & Experience
- Medical, pharmacy (preferred) or life‑science degree (MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent).
- Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or related scientific roles within the pharmaceutical or healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated experience in cross‑functional collaboration and project execution.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Medical & scientific expertise in the assigned Therapy Area.
- Clinical research and evidence generation knowledge.
- Strong understanding of Medical Affairs governance, compliance, and pharmacovigilance.
- Strategic thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Project management and organizational skills.
Languages
- English, French (fluent)
Skills Desired
Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Reports, Curious Mindset, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Disease Management, Drug Development, Education (Inactive), Epidemiology, IT Tools, Medical Information, Medical Research, Medical Writing, Phase Iv Clinical Trial (Inactive), Product Placement, Scientific Support (Inactive)Skills Required
- Medical, pharmacy or life-science degree (MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent)
- Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or related scientific roles in pharma/healthcare
- Medical and scientific expertise in the assigned therapy area (Neurosciences)
- Knowledge of Medical Affairs governance, compliance, and pharmacovigilance
- Ability to respond to unsolicited medical inquiries and report adverse events within 24 hours
- Clinical research and evidence generation knowledge, including Phase IV clinical trials and IIT facilitation
- Biostatistics and epidemiology understanding
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, project management and organizational skills
- Fluent English and French
- Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and project execution experience
Novartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novartis and has not been reviewed or approved by Novartis.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as a strong overall package, supported by medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside FSAs/HSAs and disability and life coverage. Mental-health support is reinforced through an employee assistance program with psychological support and a network of mental health first aiders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, with an automatic company contribution plus dollar-for-dollar matching in the 401(k). Additional retirement funding is described through an age-based defined contribution program and access to an employee share purchase plan discount.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are framed as robust, including a global minimum of paid parental leave for new parents following birth or adoption. Added supports include domestic partner coverage, dependent-care resources, and benefits such as adoption assistance and child/elder care options.
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