Job Description
As Country Medical Affairs Head, you will lead medical affairs team and drive medical plan & disease area strategy, action plan & execution of medical activities or co-own Medical Affairs plan/co-lead the medical franchise strategy.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead the Medical Affairs team and represent Medical in the country leadership team to develop strategy aligned with business priorities and execute it through an operational Medical Plan.
- Lead the Medical Team to ensure optimal collaboration within the country and region and Global Teams.
- Strategically influence and collaborate with senior leaders of different functions and other external relevant partners to support the Medical Product plans, clinical development, scientific communications and medical expert engagement plans.
- Provide coaching and talent development opportunities to direct reports and managing performance reviews.
- Drive and role model the culture and values and behaviors of the company across their teams.
- Maintain and drive the standards of medical and scientific excellence in the country through recruitment, training, development and technical development of associates.
- Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.
- Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable).
Minimum requirements:
- Medical Degree is a must.
- 7+ years of relevant experience working with high-performing regional and local medical teams in healthcare/life sciences industry.
- Track record of highly successful delivery and positive performance results driving Local / regional innovative medicine launches.
- Able to critically analyze clinical trial data and credibly articulate data related to market trends and performance within the context of business competition.
- Have a deep understanding of the current practice landscape, future clinical trial status impacting practice, external industry bodies and key HCS stakeholders.
- Demonstrable people leadership skills.
- Proficient and fluent in English (spoken and written), with good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Digital & Technology Savvy.
