60 – The number of new medicines Novartis will seek approval for over the next 2-3 years. As Scientific Lead for Cardio-Renal-Metabolic or Oncology at Novartis you will work with internal teams to ensure that the strategic vision for medical communications is consistent and impactful.
Your responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Oversees the delivery of client-requested support of medical/scientific communications plans and medical communications workshops for assigned franchises/TA or group of aligned TAs.
• Leads the review of the medical/scientific communication plans with the clients to ensure that their requirements are met.
• Collaborates with the internal PLS team in developing plans and materials for, and participating in new business development meetings with existing and prospective clients. Demonstrates ability to see the big picture and adds value by identifying the key/broad issues regarding client’s product/brand. Ensures PLS medical communication deliverables on assigned products/brand(s) are aligned with the product/brand scientific communication strategy and tactics.
• Oversees PLS medical communication content development for high-profile and scientifically complex therapeutic areas. Demonstrates the ability to think creatively and applies extensive knowledge of assigned franchises/TA or group of aligned TAs.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of key competitors (strengths, weaknesses, positioning, performance, etc.) Proactively and independently maintains knowledge on the product and/or therapeutic category.
• Recommends and implements strategy-aligned and innovative medical communications solutions to meet client needs. Demonstrates ability to think about the scientific landscape that shapes a product and provides insights to the client. Responsible for the quality and scientific accuracy/integrity of projects.
• Ensures written materials and slides meet product objectives and contain appropriate scientific statements and learning objectives. Provides guidance and direction to writers/editorial project team. Communicates key client issues/initiatives to team accurately and in timely manner
• Detects/anticipates strategic inconsistencies or potential problems and develops solutions. Leads by example in terms of working with the client. Listens to and acts on improvement ideas from both the internal client and PLS, and translates into actionable service improvements.
