Senior Scientific Engagement Programs Lead

Novartis AG; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Parental leave (14 weeks)?

Insurance & retirement plans

Job summary

Novartis AG in Dublin, Ireland is seeking a Senior Scientific Engagement & Program Manager within IMACE Scientific Operations. The role coordinates high-quality medical and scientific engagement activities across oncology, cardiovascular, renal, neuroscience, and immunology.

You will translate strategy into operational plans, manage advisory boards, congresses, and education programs, ensure compliant execution, and collaborate with IMA and cross-functional teams. Hybrid work is supported.

Qualifications

• Education: BSc or equivalent; MSc/PhD desirable.
• 5+ years’ experience in scientific engagement delivery and program/project management in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences.
• Experience coordinating medical/scientific engagement activities such as advisory boards and medical congresses (including symposia).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver against timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional setting (IMA, IMACE, Medical Affairs).
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional languages desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute medical and scientific engagement activities across programs and brands.
• Translate engagement strategies into detailed operational plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Lead day-to-day project planning, logistics, and readiness for scientific events.
• Partner with IMA and cross-functional teams to clarify objectives and drive execution.
• Maintain compliant, audit-ready activities following SOPs and approvals.
• Track progress, report metrics, and support continuous improvement of tools and processes.

Skills

Scientific engagement delivery

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Vendor & logistics coordination

Education

BSc or equivalent

MSc/PhD desirable

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Novartis AG in Dublin, Ireland is seeking a Senior Scientific Engagement & Program Manager within IMACE Scientific Operations. The role coordinates high-quality medical and scientific engagement activities across oncology, cardiovascular, renal, neuroscience, and immunology.

You will translate strategy into operational plans, manage advisory boards, congresses, and education programs, ensure compliant execution, and collaborate with IMA and cross-functional teams. Hybrid work is supported.