Director, Global Medical Affairs (Renal)

Novartis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Greater London is seeking a Director of Global Medical Affairs for renal therapeutic areas. This role requires leadership in developing and executing medical strategies, managing integrated evidence plans, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a relevant medical degree, has significant experience in Medical Affairs, and possesses a strategic mindset. This position offers a full-time opportunity to impact patient-centered approaches and healthcare systems.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development preferably in Renal Diseases.
• Strategic mindset with ability to influence across matrix organizations.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems and Nephrology stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical affairs strategy for Renal TA / asset priority programs.
• Develop and implement integrated evidence plans including interventional NIS RWE and implementation science studies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Development S&G US and International Medical Affairs.

Skills

Agility

Clinical Practices

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Drug Development

Influencing Skills

Medical Affairs

Patient Care

Product Launches

Real World Evidence (RWE)

Education

MD (Nephrologist preferred) PhD or PharmD in Health Sciences

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Director Global Medical Affairs Renal will lead the medical strategy for renal therapeutic areas across the asset lifecycle. This role is responsible for developing and executing integrated evidence plans shaping early development programs and ensuring global alignment of medical perspectives. The position requires deep expertise in drug development evidence generation and strategic medical leadership.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead medical affairs strategy for Renal TA / asset priority programs.
• Develop and implement integrated evidence plans including interventional NIS RWE and implementation science studies.
• Co-develop MSL strategy medical education publication planning and expert network development.
• Represent Global Medical Affairs with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic input into development programs and lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with medical quality standards and company policies.
• Champion patient-centric approaches and support access programs globally.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Development S&G US and International Medical Affairs.

Must Have

• MD (Nephrologist preferred) PhD or PharmD in Health Sciences.
• 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development preferably in Renal Diseases.
• Strategic mindset with ability to influence across matrix organizations.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Deep understanding of healthcare systems and Nephrology stakeholders.
• Proven track record in medical affairs project delivery.
• Knowledge of GCP clinical methodology and regulatory requirements.

Preferred

• Significant Nephrology expertise and global pre-launch / launch experience.
• Experience developing scalable best-in-class processes.
• Clinical trial development experience in Nephrology.

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.

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

Required Experience

Director

Key Skills

• EMR Systems
• Post Residency Experience
• Occupational Health Experience
• Clinical Research
• Managed Care
• Primary Care Experience
• Medical Management
• Utilization Management
• Clinical Development
• Clinical Trials
• Leadership Experience
• Medicare

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1