Medical Science Liaison – Neuroscience

Summary • Lead scientific engagement with their Medical Experts. Implement clinical and educational strategies and respond to unsolicited medical enquiries. About The Role Major accountabilities: • Engage with Medical Experts (MEs) to educate on medical/scientific information -Ensure appropriate identification/mapping of MEs/ Key Accounts including identification of opportunities to involve MEs when a specific medical need is identified to provide support -Develop and execute ME engagement plans to effectively prioritize and strategically engage MEs aligned with country strategy . • Respond to unsolicited requests for information from MEs -Support Novartis clinical research programs, optimize trial execution and provide scientific educational support to potential and actual study sites in collaboration with clinical operations. • Facilitate Investigator Initiated Trial (IIT) process upon investigator request -Serve as a medical resource to field matrix colleagues -Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable) Key Performance Indicators • Works within Ethics and Compliance policies -Achievement of annual targets for medical activities. Minimum Requirements Skills: • Biostatistics. • Clinical Practices. • Clinical Research. • Clinical Study Reports. • Curiosity. • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software. • Disease Management. • Drug Development. • Education. • Epidemiology. • IT Tools. • Medical Information. • Medical Research. • Medical Writing. • Phase Iv Clinical Trial. • Product Placement. • Scientific Support. Education & Experience • Medical, pharmacy (preferred) or life‑science degree (MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent). • Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or related scientific roles within the pharmaceutical or healthcare environment. • Demonstrated experience in cross‑functional collaboration and project execution. Core Competencies & Skills • Medical & scientific expertise in the assigned Therapy Area. • Clinical research and evidence generation knowledge. • Strong understanding of Medical Affairs governance, compliance, and pharmacovigilance. • Strategic thinking and analytical skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities. • Project management and organizational skills. Languages • English, French (fluent) Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally. Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)