Summary

• Lead scientific engagement with their Medical Experts. Implement clinical and educational strategies and respond to unsolicited medical enquiries.

About The Role

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)

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