Medical Manager

Novartis; Rotkreuz; Vor Ort; CHF 105.000 - 174.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Novartis in Switzerland is seeking a Medical Manager to shape and execute the Medical Affairs strategy within the assigned therapeutic area, providing medical expertise across the product lifecycle and supporting clinical research activities.

You will generate medical insights, engage with healthcare professionals, manage interdepartmental collaboration, and ensure compliance while adapting global materials to country needs.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related discipline.
• Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or similar pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong ability to evaluate and communicate clinical data.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional and matrix organizations.

Aufgaben

• Support local Medical Affairs plans aligned with strategy.
• Provide timely responses to medical inquiries from stakeholders.
• Develop standard response documents for common medical questions.
• Contribute to planning and execution of clinical studies and IITs/NIS where applicable.
• Coordinate medical review of materials per regulations and company policies.
• Adapt global/regional materials to country-specific requirements.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Ethical integrity

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in Life Sciences/Medicine/Pharmacy

Jobbeschreibung

Salary Range: CHF93,800.00 - CHF174,200.00

Job Description Summary

As a Medical Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing the Medical Affairs strategy within your assigned therapeutic area. You will serve as a trusted scientific partner, providing medical expertise across the product lifecycle, supporting clinical research activities, generating actionable medical insights, and fostering meaningful scientific exchange with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.

This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally and contribute to improving patient outcomes through scientific excellence, evidence generation, and responsible stakeholder engagement.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of local Medical Affairs plans in alignment with the overall product and franchise strategy.
• Provide high-quality, timely, and compliant responses to medical and scientific inquiries from external and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain standard response documents for frequently asked medical questions where appropriate.
• Provide scientific and medical input into the planning and execution of clinical research activities, including clinical studies and research projects within the assigned therapeutic area.
• Support the country strategy for Non-Interventional Studies (NIS) and Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of evidence generation and medical initiatives.
• Coordinate the medical review and approval of scientific and promotional materials in accordance with local regulations and company policies.
• Adapt and localize global and regional medical materials to meet country-specific requirements and stakeholder needs.
• Generate and communicate medical insights to internal stakeholders, including Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Quality Assurance, Commercial, and Brand teams.
• Build and maintain scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and other relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and assess risks within areas of responsibility and implement appropriate mitigation measures and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, company policies, ethics, and industry standards.
• Report technical complaints, adverse events, and special situation cases associated with Novartis products within required timelines.
• Support the compliant distribution of marketing samples where applicable.

Essential Requirements

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc, or equivalent).
• Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Clinical Development, or another relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
• Strong scientific acumen with the ability to critically evaluate and communicate clinical data.
• Experience working with clinical studies, evidence generation activities, or medical projects.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional and matrix organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management and scientific engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to compliance and patient-centricity.
• Fluent in English; local language proficiency may be required depending on the country.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience within the relevant therapeutic area.
• Knowledge of local healthcare systems, regulatory environment, and clinical research requirements.
• Previous experience supporting Non-Interventional Studies or Investigator Initiated Trials.

Why Novartis?

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. By joining Novartis, you will become part of a global organization committed to scientific innovation, collaboration, and improving outcomes for patients around the world.

We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued, and where associates are empowered to grow, develop, and make a meaningful impact.

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.

Key Performance Indicators

• Successful execution of the Medical Affairs plan and agreed strategic objectives.
• Delivery of high‑quality medical and scientific support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Achievementofannualmedicalactivitytargetsandmilestones.
• Effectivegenerationandcommunicationof actionablemedicalinsights.
• ConsistentadherencetoNovartisEthics, Risk & Compliance standardsandpolicies.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please informusandwewillworkwithyoutomeetyourneeds.

Benefits & Rewards

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