Associate Director, Medical Information & Engagement

Novartis AG; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Healthcare Private Limited in India seeks an Associate Director, Medical Information & Engagement to lead MI&E teams at NoCC Site, ensuring scientifically accurate, compliant responses to HCP inquiries and managing performance against KPIs.

The role requires advanced MI expertise, regulatory knowledge, and ability to work with US/Mexico teams, with travel up to 30% and availability during US hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Degree in a healthcare field required.
• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) preferred.
• 10-12 years' experience in Medical Information/Communications in Pharma.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of standards for quality, accuracy, and compliance with industry guidelines.
• Serve as business contact for MI&E systems, ensuring coordination with USMA MI&E team.
• Lead and manage the MI&E team including talent acquisition, retention, and performance management.
• Allocate MI&E resources to meet business needs and promote best practice sharing.
• Maintain high-quality, scientifically accurate responses to HCP inquiries with timely delivery against KPIs.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, pharmacovigilance, legal, and internal compliance requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Medical Information

Regulatory knowledge

Medical writing

Education

Healthcare degree

Advanced healthcare degree (PhD/PharmD/MD)

Job description

Associate Director, Medical Information & Engagement

Job ID REQ-10088951

Oct 07, 2026

India

Summary

This role is responsible for the leadership and management of the MI&E team(s) in the NoCC Site . This role holds accountability for the MI&E team delivering high quality, scientifically accurate, compliant, & timely response to requests for information from Healthcare Professionals (HCPs).

About the Role

Associate Director, Medical Information & Engagement

Major Accountabilities:

• Co-lead the development and implementation of standards to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards, codes of practice, and USMA Medical Information and Engagement guidelines.
• Serve as the designated business contact for MI&E systems in alignment with the USMA MI&E team, ensuring effective coordination and operational continuity.
• Lead and manage the MI&E team, including talent acquisition, retention, performance management, skills development, and day-to-day leadership of high-performing associates.
• Allocate MI&E resources effectively to meet business needs, ensure operational and functional excellence, and promote best practice sharing across teams.
• Maintain high-quality, scientifically accurate, and consistent responses to HCP inquiries, ensuring timely delivery against predefined KPIs.
• Ensure adherence to US regulatory, pharmacovigilance, legal, industry code, and internal compliance requirements, while maintaining inspection and audit readiness.
• Co-develop, monitor, and manage performance metrics and KPIs to optimize quality, productivity, compliance, and continuous improvement across the team.
• Engage proactively with stakeholders and functional Medical Inquiry teams in the US and Mexico to manage expectations, identify operational improvements, resolve issues, and support AI, automation, and emerging technology opportunities.

Educational Requirement:

Minimum: Degree in a healthcare field required

Preferred: Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) in life science/healthcare

• 10-12 years' experience in a Medical Information/Communications role specifically in the Pharmaceutical Industry (or a related Medical Affairs role with significant MI responsibility in the Pharmaceutical Industry)
• Past successes in leading a MI team responsible for US specific deliverables. Product and disease area knowledge in Novartis therapeutic areas.
• Strong knowledge of good practices in medical enquiry management, medical information writing, and medical content review
• Experience in managing MI content requests across multiple therapeutic areas. Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain people. Demonstrated influencing and leadership skills in a matrix organization

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong comprehension of US language, terminology, culture, and ability to interpret information
• Prior experience and knowledge of Medical Affairs
• Strong understanding of the US Marketplace, US Healthcare Policy and Regulations, and US Healthcare Landscape
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally, up to 30%
• Willingness to work and be available during US business hours (up to 8:00 p.m. IST or 10:30 a.m. EST), schedule coordination in advance to ensure US Holiday coverage, and on call for critical matters, based on business needs.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Anticipates and brings about change as needed; communicates change in a way that supports buy-in and long-term success
• Problem solving, independently moderate conflicts with significant complexity and political sensitivity and influence senior management decisions
• Is sought out for advice and counsel; has proven credibility and cross-functional success
• Sets clear direction and priorities, mentors and coaches staff for improved performance
• Conveys credibility and maintains positive, professional image both internally and externally
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to assume a leadership/mentor role within the team

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited

Functional Area Research & Development

Job Type Full time

Employment Type Regular

Shift Work No

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