Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Drive the preparation and execution of the Medical Affairs plan for marketed/pre-launch products
in the Priority/Essential/Early portfolio Asset Group in close alignment with the Global/Regional
Medical strategies & local Country Pharma Organization (CPO) needs.
• Strategically prepare and support the launch and commercialization of products through education
of Medical Experts/ Key Stakeholders, and scientific exchanges seeking external insight to shape
Novartis on market and development programs.
• Lead, coach, advocate for and develop a team of field Medical associates
• Work cross-functionally with other Novartis departments (mainly Marketing, Sales and Value &
Access) to develop aligned business plans in pre/post-product launch phases in accordance with
local health authority guidelines. Co-Lead and Co-Own relevant business.
• Seen as a credible medical and scientific expert by internal and external customers and create
scientific partnerships forward with healthcare professionals and decision-makers to build
advocacy.
• Assign tasks and TA-specific work to (Field) Medical Managers for the Early Portfolio/Priority/
Essential products in an agile way which still ensures deep scientific expertise.
• Support other Early Portfolio/Priority/Essential products colleagues in phase I-IV protocol creation,
monitoring plan, source document verification, preparation and collect study site documents,
education, study drug handling, site initiation and closure etc
• Overseeing all operational activities including strategic planning, budgeting, implementing and
executing scientific projects & activities in compliance with local and international requirements
• Having a strategic & practical, x-functional understanding of Early portfolio/Priority/Essential/
Mature Brand management.
• MLT member and co-driver of Medical Affairs Team success
• Works within Integrity and Compliance policies and ensures those around him / her do the same
(incl. ensuring local adherence to P3 and local regulations).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

In compliance with local functional business requirements:
• Timely preparation and quality execution of Medical Affairs plans in alignment with the IPS of the
TA
• Optimal alignment of key project execution with the Commercial and Value& access team.
• Size and quality of country-specific knowledge base.
• Quality of contribution in internal and external forums.
• Quality of costumer interactions and network building.
• Recruitment, development and retention of Top Talents in the country through selection, training,
performance management and deployment of appropriate associates

Ideal Background

Education & Qualifications

MD, PharmD or biomedical education. PhD in Health Sciences

Languages

English & Dutch both fluent spoken & written

Experiences

At least 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs

• In-depth understanding of the Dutch Pharma market including key dynamics, competitors, country regulatory and market environments
• Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Strong medical and scientific bases and agility to transverse the diseases’ arena
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Strong business acumen, entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong communication skills and customer orientation
• Good medical and scientific writing skills