Job Description

Summary

This is a field-based position



Region: Zurich-Basel-Lucerne-Aara-St.Gallen, Switzerland







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



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About the Role

This is a field-based position

Region:

Zurich-Basel-Lucerne-Aarau-St.Gallen, in Switzerland

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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 Near native fluency 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.

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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?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here:


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

You'll receive:

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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


Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.


The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you


would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities:

The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

Join our Novartis Network:

If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here:


https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

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

Join our Novartis Network:

Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

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



Division
International
Business Unit
Innovative Medicines
Location
Switzerland
Site
Rotkreuz (Field-Based)
Company / Legal Entity
C018 (FCRS = CH018) Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No

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