Medical Science Liaison - Oncology - Parental Leave Cover

at  Novartis

SUMMARY

85+. This is the number of people dedicated to winning people`s heart and minds. Our MISSION is to discover new ways to improve and extend people’s lives. We use science-based innovation to address some of society’s most ambitious healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. The MSL is responsible for scientifically engaging, collaborating and aligning with a broad range of external collaborators to co-create value, address identified patient needs and ultimately change the practice of medicine for better patient access and outcomes. They maximise the right evidence at the right time during their engagements, and identify insights and opportunities that impact and advise the Coordinated Product Strategy (IPS), Integrated Evidence Generation Plans, launch excellence roadmap, Patient Journey and medical strategies. MSLs also contribute to innovative partnerships and implement relevant disease area strategies. They will act as a strategic scientific partner, and collaborate with other Field matrix colleagues (e.g. Value/Market Access, HEOR, clinical research colleagues) to ensure Novartis can support healthcare systems strengthening & improve patient access and outcomes.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure appropriate identification and mapping of external collaborators in the allocated therapeutic areas. Expand external collaborator engagement beyond Healthcare Professionals.
• Build personalized, flexible engagement strategies and plans, improving multiple channels and tailored content to meet the changing needs.
• Collect, analyze and report medical insights from external collaborators.
• Support Novartis clinical development projects as guided by the local Clinical development team. Identify data gaps, and data generation opportunities (including RWE and implementation science, precision medicine).Support disease awareness campaigns and communicate the right evidence to the right collaborator to make informed decisions.
• Embrace omnichannel engagement and digital.
• Capture and leverage insights for an impactful contribution to Patient Journey mapping, launch excellence roadmap, coordinated evidence generation plans, integrated product strategy and subsequently the medical strategy.
• Provide medical trainings to other functions (Commercial, Clinical, Patient Access, etc.) during onboarding, cycle meetings, or other regular cross-functional meetings.
• Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely manner (customer relationship management tool, compliance training and other modules, expense reporting, etc.).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: MD, MSc, PhD or equivalent experience, or PostDoc titles on Medical, Pharm, Biol. and other health/life sciences.
• Proficient English, both written and spoken.
• At least 2 years working experience from a Healthcare institution, Life/Healthcare NGO or Pharmaceutical industry (Medical role).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Stakeholder management.

IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO HERE AT NOVARTIS!

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
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Division
International
Business Unit
Pharmaceuticals
Location
Ireland
Site
Dublin (Country President Office (CPO))
Company / Legal Entity
IE02 (FCRS = IE002) Novartis Ireland Ltd
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
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