Senior Medical Engagement & Programs Lead (Hybrid)

Novartis AG; England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG in London is seeking a Senior Scientific Engagement & Program Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute high-quality medical engagement activities across programs, brands, and therapeutic areas. You will work with IMA and cross-functional partners to translate strategy into operational plans and deliver advisory boards, congress activities, and educational programs.

The role reports to the Scientific Engagement Lead and requires 5+ years of project management within pharma or life

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years coordinating medical or scientific engagement activities.
• Experience with advisory boards, medical congresses, standalone meetings or EEEs.
• Strong project planning, organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with SOPs, compliance and audit-ready processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute advisory boards, congress activities, and standalone meetings with high-quality delivery.
• Translate engagement strategies into detailed operational plans, timelines and deliverables.
• Lead day-to-day project planning, logistics, materials, and readiness for scientific events.
• Collaborate with IMA and cross-functional partners to align objectives and drive execution.
• Maintain communication with internal teams and external partners; flag risks and resolve issues.

Skills

Fluent English

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

BSc or equivalent

MSc/PhD/PharmD/MD desirable

Job description

Novartis AG in London is seeking a Senior Scientific Engagement & Program Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute high-quality medical engagement activities across programs, brands, and therapeutic areas. You will work with IMA and cross-functional partners to translate strategy into operational plans and deliver advisory boards, congress activities, and educational programs.

The role reports to the Scientific Engagement Lead and requires 5+ years of project management within pharma or life