Therapy Area Medical Director (Solid Tumours)

Job title:

Therapy Area Medical Director (Solid Tumours)

Company

Novartis

Job description

Job Description Summary The UK Therapy Area Medical Director for Solid Tumours is responsible for driving integrated medical affairs plans for pipeline, launch and marketed products in the Solid Tumour therapy area and developing and leading the medical TA team.Job DescriptionLocation:
London Office with Hybrid working (12 days per month in the office)#LI HybridMajor accountabilities:Manage and develop the performance and development of the Solid Tumours TA Medical teamEffectively incorporate lead metrics to ensure impact of our medicines for patientsDemonstrates enterprise leadership and the medical strategy as key member of the UK Medical Leadership Team.Drive best-in-class launch preparedness & launch executionBuilds bold external partnerships beyond traditional Healthcare professionalsRepresent Novartis at key external governmental, scientific, clinical and medical eventsEncourages utility of more digital technologies for more data generation & utilization, in collaboration with the HCSEnsures country evidence gaps are based on solid customer feedbackCommitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.RequirementsAdvanced degree in life sciences MD, PharmD, or PhD (Preferred)Significant work experience in Medical Affairs in the Pharma/Biotech/Healthcare industryExperience of directly managing a team of people, with evidence of creating great work cultures, developing people and acting as an authentic and inspiring leaderDeep understanding of the UK healthcare systemLaunch and pipeline management experience is keyDeep understanding of drug development and approval processes, including experience designing and/or executing of clinical studiesHighly collaborative with the ability to work in a matrixed business environmentBusiness mindset with the courage to challenge the status quoSolid Tumours/Oncology TA specific experience is desirableYou’ll receive:Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Share scheme, Health insurance, 25 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.Why consider Novartis?766 million. That’s how many lives our products touched in 2021. And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.Imagine what you could do at Novartis!Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here:Skills:Demonstrate strong customer mindsetStrong leadership and influencing skills in a matrixStrong knowledge of healthcare systems and external stakeholder managementDeep understanding of drug development and approval processesStrong business acumenCross-functional experience desirableExcellent communication skills with ability to prioritizePreferred –relevant therapy area expertiseSkills Desired Agility, Agility, Clinical Practices, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Employee Development, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Health Sciences, Influencing Skills, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Integrated Evidence Generation, Medical Affairs, Medical Communication, Medical Education, Patient Care, People Management, Pharmaceutics, Priority Disease Areas Expertise, Product Launches, Product Strategy, Real World Evidence (RWE), Regulatory Compliance, Research Methodologies {+ 4 more}

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:53:58 GMT

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