Global Medical Affairs Director

Summary
The Global Medical Affairs team serves as the organization’s medical voice throughout the asset lifecycle and leads strategy for the therapeutic area. They develop and oversee the Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP), ensuring both US and international medical perspectives are considered during development. The Global Medical Director is responsible for creating and executing global medical strategies for early-stage programs, focusing on innovative evidence solutions such as interventional studies, non-interventional studies (NIS), real-world evidence (RWE) research, and implementation science projects.

Drawing on their drug development and oncology background—ideally with experience in radiopharmaceuticals—they are equipped to lead complex Integrated Evidence Packages, particularly when facing scientific or regulatory challenges. They also manage the most complex assets, especially those requiring advanced pharmacovigilance expertise
About the Role

Major accountabilities:

Lead development and execution of medical affairs strategy for Novartis programs including transformative tactics such as: research/population health, innovative partnerships and integrated evidence plan
Co-develop plans for evidence generation, MSL / Field Medical Affairs strategy, medical education programs, scientific publication planning and Medical Expert network development
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
Provide direction and input into the development and implementation of successful reimbursement and market-access strategies
Provide proactive input to Development of potential new therapeutic indications, to enrich Registration Programs and to consider new therapeutic opportunities
Ensures GMA activities are designed and executed in compliance with company policy guidelines and highest medical quality standards

Minimum Requirements:

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.
10+ 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 regions/countries: 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.

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Division
International
Business Unit
General Management
Location
Spain
Site
Madrid Delegación
Company / Legal Entity
ES06 (FCRS = ES006) Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.
Alternative Location 1
London (The Westworks), United Kingdom
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No

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