MSL Radioligand Therapy

Job Description Summary

Purpose of the role:
Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) is a field-based Medical Affairs Associate at Novartis, who develops and leads scientific engagement and long-term relationships with Medical Experts/Key Stakeholders within the healthcare environment. In this role you will strategically prepare and support the development, launch and commercialization of Novartis products through scientific exchange by seeking external insights to shape Novartis’ understanding of the therapeutic environment and by responding to unsolicited requests for scientific information and implementing clinical and educational strategies.

This role is part of the Medical Affairs team and is reporting directly into the National MSL Lead.

 

Job Description

Major Accountabilities

• Engage with Medical Experts (MEs) to educate on medical/scientific information

• Ensure appropriate identification/mapping of MEs/ Key Accounts including identification of opportunities to involve MEs, when a specific medical need is identified to provide support

• Develop and execute ME engagement plans to effectively prioritize and strategically engage MEs aligned with country strategy

• Respond to unsolicited requests for information from MEs

• Inform and shape medical strategy by collecting impactful insights from MEs

• Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, commercial, and regulatory teams to ensure alignment and effective delivery of medical information and insights.

• Develop, plan, implement and timely execute field medical tactic & medical engagement plan, aligned with the brand strategy

• Support Novartis clinical research programs, optimize trial execution and provide scientific educational support to potential and actual study sites in collaboration with clinical operations

• Facilitate Investigator Initiated Trial (IIT) process upon investigator request

• Serve as a medical resource to field matrix colleagues

What you’ll bring to the role:

• MD, PharmaD or PhD degree in health/life sciences with solid medical/technical background and expertise knowledge in respective scientific area

• Business fluent in German and English is critical for the role, knowledge of French is an important asset, other languages are a plus

• Good knowledge of all aspects of drug development, GCP and local regulations

• Demonstrated excellence in collaborating across boundaries and stakeholders’ engagement. Strong networking mindset

• Excellent analytical & planning skills

• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills

• Digital & Technology Savvy

• Readiness to work in a field force team

• Willingness to travel within the assigned geographic area as required to meet with MEs, investigators, and study sites.

Desirable Requirements:

• Several years of experience in Pharma, preferably in a similar role with a strong customer/patient focus

• Experience in project-management and planning of events would be a plus

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Disclaimer*: Some restrictions on flexible working options may apply and will be discussed during interview if applicable

Benefits and Rewards:

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO:

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

Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Skills Desired

Biostatistics, Clinical Practices, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Reports, Curious Mindset, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Disease Management, Drug Development, Education, Epidemiology, IT Tools, Medical Information, Medical Research, Medical Writing, Phase Iv Clinical Trial, Product Placement, Scientific Support