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Job Description Summary The US Medical Affairs HQ Medical Director will provide critical input into the Prostate Cancer Radioligand Therapy United States Medical Affairs Team. This role will provide strategic medical and scientific leadership for both marketed as well as development-stage compounds. The Medical Director will support strong collaboration and co-leadership of the pipeline assets and approved products with Global Drug Development and Medical Affairs, US Medical, US Marketing, and US Sales colleagues. The Medical Director will also support strategic planning, tactical planning and implementation, and budget planning. 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. Job Description Major accountabilities: Demonstrate solid competencies as a Medical Expert within the US Medical Affairs organization. Build positive, effective partnerships with Medical and General Management/Commercial as well as US and Global colleagues. Collaborate with the Medical Strategy Teams (MST) and Integrated Product Strategy Team (IPST), which drive product strategy. Provide medical input into clinical trial strategies, publication plans, and launch readiness. Support strategically aligned programs with Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) leads. Educate colleagues within the company as well as health care professionals outside the company related to assigned compounds. Actively explore, plan, and implement innovative communications solutions – including through digital channels – to address strategic and scientific gaps. Support development of a strong medical engagement plan with team, incorporating diverse Medical functions and capabilities. Foster strong relationships with not only National, but also key Regional and Local Medical Experts, including Investigators. Support Medical Expert Engagement Strategy. Plan, execute, and support advisory boards and work closely with Field Medical on insight-gathering initiatives. Develop positive and effective relationships with Global colleagues. Minimum Requirements: Doctorate level degree (MD, DO, or PhD in Health Sciences or related field) with significant relevant US clinical experience required in Prostate Cancer/Genitourinary Medical Oncology. US clinical and Medical Affairs experience required. Minimum 3 years’ experience in Medical Affairs roles in the US biotech or pharmaceutical industry or academic institution/clinical practice. Strong knowledge of Therapeutic Area (Prostate Cancer) preferred and demonstrated experience in interacting with researchers at key academic centers within US. Clinical research experience – including concept and protocol development – conducted in a pharmaceutical or equivalent environment is strongly preferred. Understanding of clinical trial operations and experience driving patient recruitment solutions is strongly preferred. Strong track record of positive, productive interactions and ability to build trusting working relationships with Medical Experts and Investigators. Established relationships with US Medical Experts and US Professional Societies in Therapeutic Area is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience in successfully planning and leading external meetings (including advisory boards and medical congress interactions). Demonstrated track record of managing cross-functional projects, and ability to effectively interact and work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams. Excellent interpersonal and relationship management and presentation skills. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and comfort with complexity. 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. Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. #J-18808-Ljbffr Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association

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