Medical Director, Neuroscience

Novartis; East Hanover (NJ); Remote; USD 185,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceuticals is seeking a Medical Director specializing in Neuroscience to drive strategic planning and collaboration across medical disciplines. This role offers the opportunity to lead initiatives in both neurodegenerative diseases and broader neuroscience programs while working in a dynamic remote environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in medical affairs in the biotech industry.
• Deep knowledge of neuroscience, especially neurodegenerative diseases.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive collaboration and medical leadership for assigned neuroscience programs.
• Develop and implement medical communications strategies.
• Lead advisory boards and oversee clinical trials in neuroscience.

Skills

Clinical research

Medical leadership

Neuroscience expertise

Education

Doctorate degree (MD, PharmD, DO, or PhD)

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Summary

Location: Remote: This position can be based remotely in US. Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.

Summary

Location: Remote: This position can be based remotely in US. Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.

About The Role

The Medical Director provides critical input into strategic planning, tactical planning and implementation, as well as budget planning. The Medical Director will drive strong collaboration and co-leadership of the products with colleagues in Global, US Medical, US Commercial, and other cross-functional partners.

Specific responsibilities will include development of the data generation plan and Medical communications strategy and implementation, design and execution of clinical trials in neuroscience, leadership of advisory boards and Medical Experts engagement, conducting field force training, active participation in promotional material development and review, and various internal and external presentations. While a key focus will be on neurodegenerative diseases, this role requires adaptability and leadership across a range of neuroscience pipeline and portfolio products.

Major Accountabilities

• Demonstrate solid competencies as a Medical Leader within the US Medical Affairs organization. Build positive, effective partnerships with Medical and Commercial as well as US and Global colleagues.
• Serve as the medical lead for assigned neuroscience programs, with a primary focus on neurodegeneration, while supporting broader neuroscience initiatives as needed.
• Support Medical Affairs activities in line with the Integrated Product Strategy Team (IPST) which drives product strategy.
• Key member of the cross-functional Medical Strategy Team (MST), which drives Medical tactical development and excellence in execution.
• Co-develop strategically aligned study programs with Heath Economics & Outcomes Research (HE&OR) colleagues.
• Work effectively with secondary data analytics team.
• Provide support of Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) programs and lead Research Collaborations (RC).
• Actively explore, plan, and implement innovative communications solutions – including through digital channels – in order to address strategic and scientific gaps.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Education (minimum/desirable):

• Bachelor's or equivalent 4-Year University Degree required.
• Doctorate level degree (MD, PharmD, DO, or PhD in Health Sciences or related field) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)/ Physician’s Assistant (PA) degree with significant relevant clinical experience required.
• Medical Degree (MD) or equivalent preferred.
  
  

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in progressively senior roles within clinical development and/or medical affairs roles in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry or academic institution/clinical practice.
• Deep knowledge of neuroscience preferred with a strong preference for expertise in rare and/or neurodegenerative diseases.
• Clinical research experience – including concept and protocol development – conducted in a pharmaceutical or equivalent environment is preferred.
• Solid understanding of clinical trial operations and experience driving patient recruitment solutions, is preferred.
• Strong track record of positive, productive interactions with Medical Experts and Investigators.
• Established relationships with Medical Experts and Professional Societies in Neuroscience space is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting working relationships with external medical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated track record of driving and managing complex projects to com
  
  

Additional Requirements

• US and European travel required. (20-25% annually, up to 30% seasonally).
• Location is flexible, but ideally in East Hanover, NJ.
  
  

Novartis Compensation And Benefit Summary

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $185,000.00 and $344,500.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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