Medical Director, CRM New Products

Summary

Join our Global Medical Affairs team as a Medical Director for CRM New Products, where you'll lead medical strategy across the asset lifecycle and drive innovative evidence generation for early programs. This role is pivotal in shaping transformative tactics and integrated evidence plans that influence clinical practice and patient access globally.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of medical affairs strategy for priority programs.

• Co-develop evidence generation plans, MSL strategy, medical education, and publication planning.

• Represent GMA in internal and external forums, including regulatory and investment communities.

• Provide strategic input into development programs and lifecycle management.

• Ensure compliance with medical quality standards and company policies.

• Champion patient-centric approaches and support access programs across brands.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, S&G, US and International Medical Affairs.

Qualifications

Required:

• MD (preferred), PhD or PharmD in Health Sciences.

• 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Proven strategic mindset and ability to influence across matrix organizations.

• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and external stakeholder dynamics.

• Experience in early asset lifecycle, pre-launch and launch in global settings.

Preferred:

• Expertise in Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, or Critical Care.

• Clinical trial research experience in pharma or academic settings.

• Track record of delivering innovative programs and processes at scale.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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