Global Director, Rheumatology Medical Affairs

Novartis AG; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 185.000 - 343.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible hybrid working options

Insurance and retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

14 weeks paid parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Novartis AG in Basel seeks an Executive Director, International Medical Affairs, Rheumatology to lead the international medical strategy across the Rheumatology portfolio, from pipeline to in-market assets, and to build a high‑performing global team.

You will shape evidence generation, launch readiness, scientific engagement, and access strategies with cross‑functional partners, ensuring patient access and clinical adoption across international markets.

Qualifikationen

• Doctorate-level degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD) in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry, including significant international or global above-country experience.
• Strong experience across the product lifecycle including pipeline, pre-launch, launch, and established in-market assets.
• Deep understanding of international healthcare systems and key external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, medical societies, guideline committees, and payers.
• Proven experience developing and executing international medical strategies, evidence generation plans, and scientific engagement initiatives.
• Previous people leadership experience with a track record of developing and inspiring high-performing Medical Affairs teams.
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Lead, develop, and inspire the International Medical Affairs Rheumatology team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Define and drive the international medical strategy across pipeline, pre-launch, launch, and in-market Rheumatology assets.
• Represent International Medical Affairs Rheumatology in senior cross-functional leadership and governance forums.
• Shape Integrated Evidence Plans to address priority market needs and support patient access and clinical adoption.
• Lead international medical launch readiness and execution, equipping priority markets for successful launches and new indications.
• Drive scientific engagement strategies spanning Field Medical, medical education, publications, and Medical Expert network development.
• Build strategic relationships with international thought leaders, medical societies, and key external Rheumatology stakeholders.
• Translate medical insights from international markets into strategic recommendations for Global Medical Affairs, Development, and Commercial teams.
• Partner with International Commercial and Value & Access leaders to shape integrated brand, evidence, and access strategies.
• Lead resource and budget prioritization while ensuring compliant, timely, and high-quality execution of International Medical Affairs activities.

Ausbildung

Doctorate-level degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD) in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Novartis AG in Basel seeks an Executive Director, International Medical Affairs, Rheumatology to lead the international medical strategy across the Rheumatology portfolio, from pipeline to in-market assets, and to build a high‑performing global team.

You will shape evidence generation, launch readiness, scientific engagement, and access strategies with cross‑functional partners, ensuring patient access and clinical adoption across international markets.