Job Description

Summary

LOCATION: London, UK or Barcelona, Spain

ROLE TYPE: Hybrid working, #LI-Hybrid



As Associate Director (AD) Scientific Engagement Governance you will be supporting the implementation of an integrated Novartis (NVS) strategy, enterprise processes and standards to ensure adherence and adequate oversight of the Scientific Engagement activities and projects (e.g., advisory boards, one-off and ongoing Healthcare professionals (HCP) interactions, preceptorships, congresses, scientific standalone, medical society engagements etc.), ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements and laws.

About the Role

Partnering with Global Medical Affairs, Global Health Medical Affairs and International (Medical Affairs and Commercial Launch Strategy (CLS)) teams you will ensure adherence to NVS Global medical Interaction policy related to interactions with HCP / Health Care Organizations (HCO) / Patient Associations.


You will partner with Development Units (DU's), providing review of their statement of works (SoWs) for Experts engagements and general consulting for scientific engagements across the enterprise. You will also contribute to the Global Medical Affairs (GMA) and International Medical Affairs (IMA) organizations to ensure consistency and deliver key strategic priorities, objectives, and goals within their respective disease area of responsibility across Global/International/Regions/Local.


Supporting process simplification, operational excellence, performance, and quality, working in a matrix environment you will need to adjust quickly to business needs.

Major Accountabilities

Responsible to ensure proper implementation of Novartis standards, guidelines and processes and provide input to the periodically review process based on changes of applicable laws, codes, or Novartis strategy; support cross functional alignment and respective company integrations / onboarding. Provide subject matter expertise and consultation across Global/International/Regions/ Local (G/I/R/L) on their scientific engagement standards Responsible to review and provide guidance for scientific engagements based on company standards and local requirements, close cooperation with Legal and ethics, risk and compliance (ERC) on the interpretation and update of standards. Act as appointed Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Scientific Engagement in Medical Affairs for their dedicated area around Preceptorships, Scientific Standalones, Advisory Boards, and provide guidance and advice to Medical and Evidence Generation Leads and other functions as applicable Facilitate International Medical Congresses discussions from a compliance perspective coordinating Global - Local Risk Functions alignment, review and actions. Develop and deliver training on business process and standards for internal functions, especially new-hires and (non-mandatory) trainings for external partners and agencies. Ensure that the GMA and IMA organizations and agency partners are educated on HCP & HCO engagement and interaction standards and frameworks. Ensure due diligence and BeSure compatibility of global congress sponsorships, including adherence to external regulations Responsible to provide review and input to scientific engagement activities across the GMA / IMA organization with respect to the appropriate standards and framework Monitor the day-to-day delivery of HCP & HCO engagements of the GMA/IMA organization to maintain or improve quality and compliance Identify, assess, and address internal and external issues and risks related to Health Care Compliance through the risk management process.

Key Performance Indicators

Internal audits have no critical findings in assigned areas due to lack of global governance No financial or reputational impact caused by lack of global governance in assigned areas

Minimum Requirements:

University degree in Business Administration, Law, International Marketing, Communication or Science (or equivalent) At least 4 years of proven pharmaceutical HCP & HCO engagement and scientific education experience with demonstrable experience in developing strategic and business plans Good knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance and corporate governance principles Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills. Excellent team player with organizational awareness, including experience working cross-functionally and in global teams Superb problem-solving abilities, negotiation, and conflict management/resolution skills plus change management skills to sustain a culture of high ethical standards and compliance Good knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the company Experience in developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Diplomatic, honest, self-confident, accountable, multi-tasking, strong negotiation skills, stress resistant, strong tolerance for ambiguity, willingness to adapt, willing to speak-up and challenge and the ability to build strong relationships and networks

Why Novartis:

Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here:

https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You'll receive:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Division
International
Business Unit
Universal Hierarchy Node
Location
United Kingdom
Site
London (The Westworks)
Company / Legal Entity
GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.
Alternative Location 1
Barcelona Gran Via, Spain
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.