Country Medical Affairs Head, Vietnam at Novartis

, , Vietnam -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Affairs, Strategic Planning, Clinical Research, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Affairs, Health Policy, Evidence Generation, Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Drug Development, Market Access, Public Affairs, Compliance, Team Management, Business Acumen, Communication

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Summary Location: Ho Chi Minh Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. #LI-Hybrid The Country Medical Affairs Head is the lead country medical representative, responsible for adopting and executing the near- and long-term medical strategy coming from Global /IM, forging bold strategic partnership with the healthcare communities and governmental entities. Job Description Major accountabilities: Raise country medical and clinical interests into global and regional strategy and planning prelaunch starting at DDP, through providing timely and strategic feedback to GPTs. This shapes the development program earlier and ensures IDPs include integrated, diverse data available at launch to support own local reimbursement and clinical implementation. In line with the evolving healthcare ecosystem, proactively and strategically builds and strengthens partnerships beyond the traditional Healthcare professionals and organizations. Identifies opportunities for joint value creation deploying new engagement models of broader reach. Engage with key patient associations, academic societies, patients, payers and reimbursement bodies as well as the relevant healthcare systems, to harness opportunities and share ownership in transforming the clinical practice with optimal access and better outcomes for real world patients. Encourage earlier (starting at DDP) initiation of innovative integrated evidence generation strategies, novel research activities, and local collaborative and impactful partnership engagements. Supports utility of RWE innovative study designs and exploratory trials (where applicable) across TAs to accelerate patient access; oversight of Managed Access Programs (MAPs), IITs etc. In close collaboration with Global Drug Development (GDD), cultivates strategic and effective co-creation and collaboration plans, for allocation and execution of clinical trials within the country, as necessary Local portfolio prioritization to shape GDD trial strategies and resource allocation. (only applicable for key markets). Oversee that all local studies are developed and timely executed based on country evidence gaps. Accountable to ensure adherence to all governance, compliance, quality, and safety measures in accordance with local standards in implementation. Ensures effective communication plans in place for external stakeholder education and advocacy. Ensure implementation science plans in place early and holistically to systematically shape health policy and practice guidelines converging clinical innovations and treatments into better standards of care via better disease management. Depth of insight and understanding of local Healthcare ecosystem and contextual system challenges to ensure early reimbursement and patient adherence. Build and facilitate close cross-functional equal partner collaboration with key internal stakeholders, co-creating and leading where necessary. Function as the key medical interface to Country President, Value & Access, TA Heads and BE&E Heads or similar position, GDD representatives, Public Affairs, and compliance teams as well as related regional teams. In partnership with country Regulatory Affairs, develops and manages long-term relationships with local Regulatory agencies and relevant medical societies. Role model ethical standards and contribute proactively to a credible image for Novartis in the country. Represent Novartis at key external governmental, scientific, clinical, and medical events to educate, advocate and support innovation and evidence-based research. Own and optimize medical resources and allocation: Advocates early resourcing (where and when appropriate), while ensuring cost adherence in spend of Medical Affairs trials, activities, and resourcing. Ability to articulate and defend priorities and needs of medical with strong influencing skills. Recruits, hires and develops talent while maximizing potential for leadership. Requirements Medical Doctor (MD) or PhD. 10+ years of relevant experience working with high-performing regional and local medical and access teams in healthcare/life sciences industry. Relevant experience acquired at pharmaceutical companies, HTA, physician associations or health care consultancy companies or equivalent experience. Proven ability to network with all levels of external stakeholders and work in matrix environment distilling and prioritizing market needs and deliverables. Strong leadership and influencing skills in a matrix; articulate vision for Medical Affairs in the Country; build externally focused culture. Strong solution-orientation and business acumen. Deep understanding of drug development and approval processes, including experience designing and/or executing clinical studies. Thought leader in all medical core and game changing competencies. Excellent understanding of local, regional, and country regulatory standards and processes, as well as relevant (country-specific) ethical and legal guidelines. International/global experience desirable. Fluency in English and Vietnamese. Skills Desired Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. 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Responsibilities

The Country Medical Affairs Head is responsible for executing medical strategy, building strategic partnerships with healthcare and governmental entities, and overseeing clinical evidence generation. They lead cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to compliance and quality standards while optimizing medical resource allocation.