Global Medical Director – Cell & Gene Therapy, Oncology
Novartis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Lead
Tech Stack
Google Cloud Platform
About the role
- Lead development and execution of medical affairs strategy for Oncology Cell & Gene priority programs including transformative tactics such as: research/population health, innovative partnerships and integrated evidence plans
- Co-develop plans for evidence generation, Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Field Medical Affairs strategy, medical education programs, scientific publication planning and Medical Expert network development with (TAs)
- Co-own the development and implementation of innovative education and scientific communication plans for external stakeholders
- Financial tracking to ensure timely and cost-effective development & execution of medical activities
- Prepare Scientific Review Committee submissions for TA assets within remit
- 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 priority programs
- Represent GMA around prioritized portfolio with internal and external audiences, in collaboration with TAs 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 all 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
- Provide proactive medical input to asset lifecycle management to consider new therapeutic opportunities
Requirements
- MD (Preferred) or PhD/PharmD in Health Sciences.
- 5+ years in Pharmaceutical Industry experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development
- Firm working knowledge of GCP, scientific and clinical methodology, protocol designs, management and regulatory requirements for clinical studies designated for review by regulatory authorities.
- Strategic mindset and able to establish credibility and influence across a range of diverse stakeholders in a matrix organization to drive change with an agile mindset & ability to lead in an agile organization across Disease Areas
- Ability to truly collaborate across functions and markets: serve-partner-co-create
- Deep understanding of health care systems and key external stakeholders
- Strong track record of delivery focus for time and quality in medical affairs projects with 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.
Benefits
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
medical affairs strategyevidence generationscientific publication planningfinancial trackingreimbursement strategiesmarket-access strategiesclinical developmentGCPprotocol designsclinical studies
Soft skills
strategic mindsetcredibilityinfluencecollaborationdelivery focusagile mindsetleadershipcommunicationpatient advocacystakeholder engagement
Certifications
MDPhDPharmD