Medical Manager

The Medical Manager role at Novartis involves supporting the development and execution of local Medical Affairs plans. These plans align with the overall product and franchise strategy. The company is dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives through scientific innovation and collaboration. The main day-to-day responsibilities include providing high-quality, timely, and compliant responses to medical and scientific inquiries. This role also involves developing and maintaining standard response documents for frequently asked medical questions. Additionally, the Medical Manager will provide scientific and medical input into the planning and execution of clinical research activities, including clinical studies and research projects within the assigned therapeutic area. They will also support the country strategy for Non-Interventional Studies (NIS) and Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs). Collaboration with cross-functional teams is crucial to ensure the successful implementation of evidence generation and medical initiatives. The role also includes coordinating the medical review and approval of scientific and promotional materials, adapting and localizing global and regional medical materials, and generating and communicating medical insights to internal stakeholders. Building and maintaining scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and other relevant stakeholders is also a key responsibility. The role requires identifying and assessing risks within areas of responsibility and implementing appropriate mitigation measures and internal controls. Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies, ethics, and industry standards is essential. Reporting technical complaints, adverse events, and special situation cases associated with Novartis products within required timelines is also part of the job. Additionally, the role involves supporting the compliant distribution of marketing samples where applicable. To qualify for this role, candidates must have an advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc, or equivalent). Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Clinical Development, or another relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment is required. Strong scientific acumen with the ability to critically evaluate and communicate clinical data is essential. Experience working with clinical studies, evidence generation activities, or medical projects is also necessary. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and matrix organizations is crucial. Strong stakeholder management and scientific engagement skills, as well as excellent communication and presentation skills, are required. High ethical standards and a commitment to compliance and patient-centricity are essential. Fluency in English is a must, and local language proficiency may be required depending on the country. Nice-to-have skills include experience within the relevant therapeutic area, knowledge of local healthcare systems, regulatory environment, and clinical research requirements. Previous experience supporting Non-Interventional Studies or Investigator Initiated Trials is also desirable. The location, team, and conditions are not specified, but Novartis fosters an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and offers a variety of competitive benefits, including insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, and global recognition programs. Flexible and hybrid working options, as well as minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave, are also provided. What the role asks for: - Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc, or equivalent). - Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Clinical Development, or another relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment. - Strong scientific acumen with the ability to critically evaluate and communicate clinical data. - Experience working with clinical studies, evidence generation activities, or medical projects. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and matrix organizations. - Strong stakeholder management and scientific engagement skills. - Excellent communication and presentation skills. - High ethical standards and a commitment to compliance and patient-centricity. - Fluency in English.