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Medical Affairs Director

5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 April 18, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MD/PhD/PharmD Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Medical Affairs Director
Job ID: REQ-10036028
April 10, 2025
Location: United Kingdom

Summary
The Medical Affairs Director will lead the implementation of medical strategies for early programs globally, focusing on innovative evidence solutions, including interventional studies, non-interventional studies (NIS), real-world evidence (RWE) studies, and implementation science projects. The role requires extensive experience in drug development, with the responsibility of leading Integrated Evidence Packages (IEP) in complex scientific and regulatory environments.


Key Responsibilities:

Medical Affairs Strategy Development

  • Lead the development and execution of medical affairs strategy for therapeutic areas (TAs) and asset priority programs.

  • Co-develop plans for evidence generation, Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Field Medical Affairs strategy, medical education programs, scientific publication planning, and Medical Expert network development.

Partnership and Collaboration

  • Partner with Development, Sales & Growth (S&G), and cross-functional teams to shape portfolio strategies early, diversifying evidence for broad access at launch and enhancing impact on clinical practice.

  • Represent GMA at internal and external forums, collaborating with TAs, investment, medical, and regulatory communities, as well as industry collaborators.

Innovation and Scientific Communication

  • Develop and implement innovative scientific communication and education plans for external stakeholders.

  • Lead the preparation of Scientific Research Committee (SRC) submissions for TA assets within remit.

Reimbursement and Market Access

  • Provide input into the development and implementation of successful reimbursement and market-access strategies.


Essential Requirements:

  • Education: MD (preferred) or PhD/PharmD in Health Sciences, or relevant specialist qualifications.

  • Experience: 5+ years in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development.

  • Skills:

    • Ability to establish credibility and influence across diverse stakeholders in a matrix organization.

    • Strong understanding of healthcare systems and key external stakeholders.

    • Proven track record in managing medical affairs projects with a focus on delivery time and quality.

    • Firm knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements for clinical studies.


Preferred Requirements:

  • Expertise in therapeutic area (TA) and medical affairs lifecycle, especially early asset and pre-launch experience.

  • Experience in developing and executing “Best in Class” processes at scale.

  • Clinical trial research experience within the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent academic environment.


Why Novartis:

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Division: Development
Business Unit: Pharma Research
Location: London (The Westworks), United Kingdom
Company: Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.
Alternative Locations: Barcelona Gran Vía, Spain; Hyderabad (Office), India
Functional Area: Research & Development
Employment Type: Full time
Shift Work: No


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