Summary
- * Lead scientific engagement with their Medical Experts. Implement clinical and educational strategies and respond to unsolicited medical enquiries.
About The RoleMajor 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 -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 -Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
Key Performance Indicators
- * Works within Ethics and Compliance policies -Achievement of annual targets for medical activities.
Minimum RequirementsSkills:
- * Biostatistics.
- Clinical Practices.
- Clinical Research.
- Clinical Study Reports.
- Curiosity.
- 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.
Education & Experience
- * Medical, pharmacy (preferred) or life‑science degree (MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent).
- Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or related scientific roles within the pharmaceutical or healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated experience in cross‑functional collaboration and project execution.
Core Competencies & Skills
- * Medical & scientific expertise in the assigned Therapy Area.
- Clinical research and evidence generation knowledge.
- Strong understanding of Medical Affairs governance, compliance, and pharmacovigilance.
- Strategic thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
- Project management and organizational skills.
Languages
- * English, French (fluent)
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