Director, Global Medical Affairs (Cardiovascular)

Novartis; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director, Global Medical Affairs to lead strategic initiatives within the Cardiovascular field. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in medical affairs, preferably with a strong background in cardiovascular health, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders. This role emphasizes collaboration across departments to ensure the successful execution of medical strategies and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Cardiovascular experience is required.
• Global experience or in-country leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute medical affairs strategy for the Cardiovascular therapeutic area.
• Develop evidence generation plans and shape education programs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards.

Skills

Agility

Clinical Practices

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Drug Development

Healthcare Sector Understanding

Medical Affairs

Innovation

Medical Communication

Patient Care

Education

MD, PhD, or PharmD in Health Sciences

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director, Global Medical Affairs to lead medical Cardiovascular strategy within our Global Medical Affairs team. This role is pivotal in shaping integrated evidence plans, driving innovative medical strategies, and representing the medical voice across internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute medical affairs strategy for Cardiovascular therapeutic area asset priority programs.
• Co-develop evidence generation plans, field medical strategy, education programs, and publication planning.
• Drive innovative education and scientific communication for external stakeholders.
• Ensure financial tracking and timely execution of medical activities.
• Partner cross-functionally to shape early portfolio and diversify evidence for broad access.
• Represent GMA in internal and external forums, including regulatory and investment communities.
• Advocate for patient-centric approaches and support market-access strategies.
• Provide input into lifecycle management and new therapeutic opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and medical quality standards.

Qualifications

Must Have:

• MD (preferred), PhD, or PharmD in Health Sciences.
• 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Cardiovascular experience.
• Strong strategic mindset and stakeholder influence capabilities.
• Global experience or in-country leadership experience.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and markets.
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems and external stakeholder dynamics.
• Track record of delivering high-quality medical affairs projects.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

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Skills Desired

• Agility
• Agility
• Clinical Practices
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Analysis
• Drug Development
• Employee Development
• Healthcare Sector Understanding
• Health Sciences
• Influencing Skills
• Innovation
• Inspirational Leadership
• Integrated Evidence Generation
• Medical Affairs
• Medical Communication
• Medical Education
• Patient Care
• People Management
• Pharmaceutics
• Priority Disease Areas Expertise
• Product Launches
• Product Strategy
• Real World Evidence (RWE)
• Regulatory Compliance
• Research Methodologies