Executive Director, Launch Medical - Hematology - (US/Basel)

Bringing life-changing medicines to millions of people, Novartis sits at the intersection of cutting-edge medical science and innovative digital technology. As a global company, the resources and opportunities for growth and development are plentiful including global and local cross functional careers, a diverse learning suite of thousands of programs & an in-house marketplace for rotations & project work. With strong medicines pipeline our current transformation will not just deliver growth for our business but continue to allow us to bring innovative medicines to patients quickly.<br><br><br>The Executive Director, Launch Medical- Hematology is responsible for the implementation of global medical programs with focus on innovative launch readiness solutions. Working in collaboration with GDD, country/regional teams, and across GPS&C functions, co-lead with TAs the planning and execution of the medical/scientific engagement strategy (MSL / Field Medical Affairs strategy, medical education programs, scientific publication planning and Medical Expert network development) addressing and delivering strategic pre-launch and launch medical activities needs for patient, clinical, access and value to health care systems. The Executive Director, Launch Medical- Hematology will act as a subject matter expert in the development of the overarching strategies, providing inputs during design and along the end-to-end execution of programs. The Executive Director, Launch Medical- Hematology will provide leadership and deep medical expertise across TAs, pivoting support based on business priorities. <br><br><br>Major Responsibilities: Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: <br>• Execute medical affairs launch strategy for all priority programs in key countries including transformation tactics such as: research/population health, innovative partnerships and integrated evidence plans. <br>• Co-develop plans for evidence generation, MSL / Field Medical Affairs strategy, medical education programs, scientific publication planning and Medical Expert network development with TAs. <br>• Co-own the development and implementation of innovative education and scientific communication plans for all brands for external stakeholders <br>• Financial tracking to ensure timely and cost-effective development & execution of medical activities. <br>• Prepare SRC submissions for prioritized launch portfolio. <br>• Partner with Development, Value & Access & TAs to shape launch portfolio and diversify evidence to achieve broad access at launch and to enhance impact on clinical practice for priority programs. <br>• Represent GMA around prioritized portfolio with internal (GDD, NIBR etc.) and external audiences, in collaboration with TAs including the investment, medical and regulatory communities, as well as pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry collaborators/partners. <br>• Provide input to shape Field Medical Strategies, develops, and executes Field Medical plans, ensure implementation of key Field Medical initiatives, e.g., insight gathering, sharing and translation into action, development and conduct of trainings on disease area and medical/ scientific knowledge, and guides MSL deployment. <br><br>The role can be based in either Switzerland and/or USA. <br>Our selection process will prioritize associates whose roles may be changing or may be impacted as a result of the Transforming for Growth reorganization. <br><br>For US based candidates:<br>The ideal location for this role is East Hanover, NJ but remote work may be possible (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. If associate is remote, all home office expenses and any travel/lodging to specific East Hanover, NJ for periodic live meetings will be at the employee’s expense. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require 20% travel. <br><br>[#video#https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggbnzRY9z8w{#400,300#}#/video#]