Executive Director, Portfolio Scientific Communications, TA
Novartis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Lead
About the role
- Lead strategic development of scientific communication platforms across multiple assets and indications within a therapeutic area
- Oversee global publication, medical education, and foundational content planning in alignment with cross-functional partners
- Oversee publication execution including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations across the asset lifecycle
- Co-create early asset communication strategies with cross-functional teams
- Build and lead high-performing teams of Scientific Communications professionals
- Collaborate across Medical Affairs, Development, Biomedical Research and Commercial to ensure alignment and launch excellence
Requirements
- Extensive experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare organizations across global and country-level roles
- Advanced degree in life sciences or healthcare (e.g., PhD, MD, PharmD); MBA or professional qualification desirable
- Proven expertise in medical affairs, publication planning, and medical education strategy development
- Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams in dynamic, matrixed environments across regions and functions
- Deep understanding of ethical standards and compliance in pharmaceutical communications and publication practices
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences
- Skills Desired: Clinical Practices; Clinical Research; Drug Development; E-Learning; Influencing Skills; Leadership; Medical Communication; Microsoft Access; Patient Care; Pharmaceutics; Pipeline (Software); Regulatory Compliance; Software Release; Strategic Direction; Well-Being
Benefits
- Hybrid Working (LI-Hybrid)
- Inclusive, diverse workplace committed to building outstanding, diverse teams
- Opportunity to join the Novartis Network to stay connected to career opportunities
- Cross-functional global collaboration across Medical Affairs, Development, Biomedical Research and Commercial
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
medical affairspublication planningmedical education strategyclinical practicesclinical researchdrug developmentregulatory compliancestrategic directionpharmaceuticssoftware release
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationinfluencing skillsteam buildingcollaborationsimplifying complex conceptscross-functional team leadershipdynamic environment adaptabilityalignmentlaunch excellence
Certifications
PhDMDPharmDMBAprofessional qualification