Senior Medical Director

National Black MBA Association; United States; Remote; USD 204,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Senior Medical Director to lead clinical trials and collaborate with various teams. This remote role requires extensive experience in medical affairs and clinical development, particularly in cardiovascular diseases. The successful candidate will drive strategy, manage projects, and engage with medical experts to enhance product development and market strategy.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in clinical development or medical affairs.
• Preferred knowledge of ASCVD.

Responsibilities

• Execute clinical trials in CVD and lead advisory boards.
• Build effective partnerships across Medical and Commercial teams.
• Develop and execute medical tactics with the Medical Strategy Team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Research

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Doctorate (MD, PharmD, DO, PhD)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Location: Remote in the US. Note that this role does not provide relocation assistance. Working hours and travel expectations (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.

Job Description

Join an industry leader where you will contribute to strategic planning, tactical implementation, and budget planning. The Senior Medical Director will foster collaboration and co-leadership of products with colleagues in Global, US Medical, US Marketing, and US Sales teams.

Responsibilities include executing clinical trials in CVD, leading advisory boards and meetings with Medical Experts, developing data generation and communication strategies, conducting field force training, reviewing promotional materials, and delivering internal and external presentations.

Major accountabilities:

• Demonstrate strong leadership within US Medical Affairs, building effective partnerships across Medical and Commercial teams, as well as US and Global colleagues.
• Partner with the Integrated Product Strategy Team (IPST) to shape product strategy.
• Participate actively in the Medical Strategy Team (MST) to develop and execute medical tactics.
• Co-develop study programs with Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) colleagues, including leading Investigator-Initiated Trials (IIT), US Phase 3b and mechanistic studies, and collaborating on lifecycle management strategies.
• Lead the US steering committee and related initiatives.
• Build relationships with National, Regional, and Local Medical Experts and Investigators, supporting Medical Expert Engagement strategies.
• Drive advisory boards and collaborate with Field Medical on insights collection.
• Establish positive relationships with Global and NIBR colleagues.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 8 years of progressive experience in clinical development or medical affairs within biotech, pharma, or academia.
• Preferred knowledge of ASCVD.
• Experience in clinical research, including protocol development, in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Understanding of clinical trial operations and patient recruitment strategies.
• Proven track record of effective interactions with Medical Experts and Investigators.
• Established relationships in the cardiovascular medical community are preferred.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and build trust with external medical stakeholders.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; a Doctorate (MD, PharmD, DO, PhD) or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant with relevant clinical experience is required. An MD or equivalent is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting salary range is $204,400 - $379,600 annually, subject to adjustments based on market, location, experience, and skills. The package may include bonuses, stock units, and other benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and parental leave. Details will be provided upon offer.

EEO Statement:

Novartis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all employment practices.

Accessibility and Accommodations:

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact us at [e-mail] or [phone] with your request and contact information, including the job requisition number.