Medical Manager

About the Role

Novartis is seeking a Medical Manager to join their team in a full-time capacity. This role is customer-facing and focuses on supporting the design, implementation, and execution of Medical Affairs plans for a specific Therapy Area, aligning with the overall product strategy. The Medical Manager will provide scientific information, assist in clinical study design and organization, and foster educational dialogue with Medical Experts (MEs) and regulatory stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to medical inquiries accurately, compliantly, and in a timely manner, including the development of standard response documents as needed.
• Provide medical and scientific input into clinical trial and research activities, encompassing study initiation and oversight within the assigned therapy area.
• Support local evidence-generation activities, such as non-interventional studies and investigator-initiated trials.
• Build scientific partnerships throughout the disease journey by engaging medical experts, supporting publications, and contributing to data generation initiatives.
• Review and approve medical and promotional materials in adherence to local and global compliance requirements.
• Share actionable medical insights with cross-functional stakeholders, including Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, Market Access, Quality, and Commercial teams.

Work Environment

This role involves a balanced approach to engagement, with approximately 50% external stakeholder engagement and 50% office-based responsibilities. The Medical Manager will operate within a matrix environment, requiring strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven ability to establish credible relationships with medical experts and key decision-makers.
• A strong understanding of clinical research, evidence generation, and the evolving therapeutic landscape.
• Experience in translating scientific insights into meaningful cross-functional actions.
• Proficiency in using digital tools and data to support stakeholder engagement, insight gathering, and decision-making processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.