SUMMARY

The UK Therapy Area Medical Director for Solid Tumours is responsible for driving integrated medical affairs plans for pipeline, launch and marketed products in the Solid Tumour therapy area and developing and leading the medical TA team.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage and develop the performance and development of the Solid Tumours TA Medical team
• Effectively incorporate lead metrics to ensure impact of our medicines for patients
• Demonstrates enterprise leadership and the medical strategy as key member of the UK Medical Leadership Team.
• Drive best-in-class launch preparedness & launch execution
• Builds bold external partnerships beyond traditional Healthcare professionals
• Represent Novartis at key external governmental, scientific, clinical and medical events
• Encourages utility of more digital technologies for more data generation & utilization, in collaboration with the HCS
• Ensures country evidence gaps are based on solid customer feedback

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced degree in life sciences MD, PharmD, or PhD (Preferred)
• Significant work experience in Medical Affairs in the Pharma/Biotech/Healthcare industry
• Experience of directly managing a team of people, with evidence of creating great work cultures, developing people and acting as an authentic and inspiring leader
• Deep understanding of the UK healthcare system
• Launch and pipeline management experience is key
• Deep understanding of drug development and approval processes, including experience designing and/or executing of clinical studies
• Highly collaborative with the ability to work in a matrixed business environment
• Business mindset with the courage to challenge the status quo
• Solid Tumours/Oncology TA specific experience is desirable

SKILLS:

• Demonstrate strong customer mindset
• Strong leadership and influencing skills in a matrix
• Strong knowledge of healthcare systems and external stakeholder management
• Deep understanding of drug development and approval processes
• Strong business acumen
• Cross-functional experience desirable
• Excellent communication skills with ability to prioritize
• Preferred –relevant therapy area expertise
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  Division
  International
  Business Unit
  Universal Hierarchy Node
  Location
  United Kingdom
  Site
  London (The Westworks)
  Company / Legal Entity
  GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.
  Functional Area
  Research & Development
  Job Type
  Full time
  Employment Type
  Regular
  Shift Work
  No
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