Global Med Dir

**About the Role**:
Onsite
About the role:
The Global Medical Affairs team acts as enterprise medical voice across the asset lifecycle and leads the medical strategy for the therapeutic area. This key addition to the team will develops/ own Integrated Evidence Plans (IEP) and provide input into development while ensuring US and Int'l medical perspective is reflected. Utilizing their extensive experience, the Global Medical Director will also be responsible for the implementation of medical strategies for early programs globally with focus on innovative evidence solutions including interventional studies, NIS and RWE studies and implementation science projects.
Your Key Responsibilities:

- Lead development and execution of medical affairs strategy for autoimmune diseases (such as systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, autoimmune hepatitis, systemic sclerosis, and other immunological diseases of huge unmet needs) priority programs including transformative tactics such as: research/population health, innovative partnerships and integrated evidence plans
- Co-develop plans for evidence generation, MSL / Field Medical Affairs strategy, medical education programs, scientific publication planning and Medical Expert network development with TAs
- Co-own the development and implementation of innovative education and scientific communication plans for external stakeholders
- Financial tracking to ensure timely and cost-effective development & execution of medical activities
- Prepare SRC submissions for TA assets within remit
- Partner with Development, S&G, US and International cross-functions to shape portfolio early and diversify evidence to achieve broad access at launch and to enhance impact on clinical practice for priority programs
- Represent GMA around prioritized portfolio with internal and external audiences, in collaboration with TAs including the investment, medical and regulatory communities, as well as pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry collaborators/partners

Location: East Hanover, NJ

**Diversity & Inclusion / EEO**:

- We are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential._

**Role Requirements**:
Role Requirements:

- MD (preferred) or PhD/PharmD in Health Sciences. Specialist Degree or specialist qualification related to discipline for which you will be responsible is an advantage.
- 5+ years in Pharmaceutical Industry in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development
- Critical thinker and with ability to navigate uncertainty without major supervision
- Fluent oral and written English; Other relevant languages are an advantage.
- Strategic mindset and able to establish credibility and influence across a range of diverse stakeholders in a matrix organization to drive change
- Ability to truly collaborate across functions and markets: serve-partner-co-create

Preferred Qualifications:

- Highly preferred: experience and expertise in autoimmune diseases and/ or rheumatology, including launch and pre-launch activities, and clinical trials conduct.
- Experience in developing and executing “Best in Class” processes at scale, and working in complex, high paced environments.

You’ll receive:
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between (No MD) $222,000 - $333,000/yr, (MD) $245,000 - $368,000/yr; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in thes