Director Portfolio Scientific communication ( 3 positions)

Job Purpose:
Leads development of Scientific communication platform (scientific statements, lexicon, and scientific narrative) aligned with Therapeutic Areas for launch assets/disease area, including publication and medical education strategy and execution.
Locations: UK- London(hybrid) or Spain-Barcelona( hybrid)
Major Accountabilities:
1. Drives the development, implementation, and dissemination of strategic global Scientific communication plan / scientific platform for assigned launch asset/disease area:
a. Drives development of the strategy for the Scientific communications plan in alignment with Therapeutic Areas
b. Accountable for leading a cross-functional publication team and development / implementation of global publication plan(s)
c. Collaborates with Therapeutic Area team for development of Scientific communication platform, including scientific statements, lexicon, and scientific narrative
d. Utilize enterprise thinking to execute on strategy and tactics, with a focus on high quality stakeholder engagement
e. Develop and track value and impact measuring of the Scientific communication plan in partnership with therapeutic areas, CE&E, and integrated insights team
2. Responsible/accountable for congress Scientific communications including:
a. Data interpretation in collaboration with GMD/GDD/NIBR and Therapeutic Area on both internal trial results and key competitor data
b. Develop internal global communications and education for Novartis products
c. Lead preparation for upper management, regions and countries for cohesive congress narrative aligned with Therapeutic Area strategy
3. Establish strong working relationships and actively collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders including medical experts, speakers, etc.
4. Leads medical Scientific communication innovative pilots and initiatives with strategic impact in partnership with Scientific Communication Excellence
5. Manage all aspects of publication and medical education agencies in support of Scientific communications. Identify and screen appropriate vendors, solicit,evaluate, and approve proposals.
6. Ensure compliance with all legal regulatory and Novartis requirements for Scientific communications (publications and medical education materials) such as GPP, CME, NVS policies (P3), relevant SOPs and guidance)
7. Manage financial and contractual aspects of assigned projects, including vendor negotiations. Develop yearly budget for assigned product (s) and manage monthly spend within allocated budget

Must have:
· 7+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry or healthcare related, ideally in publication planning and/or medical education activities
· Advanced degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD) or equivalent education/degree in life science/healthcare is preferred
· Experience in the development of communication strategies & key scientific platforms.
· Ability to provide strategic insight and functional guidance into scientific expert development activities, publication planning and developing medical education that support launch assets.
· Experience in driving the development of scientific messaging and execution of publications preferred
· Must be able to adapt, organize, prioritize, and work effectively on multi-functional teams in a constantly changing environment
· Proven ability at communicating complex medical and scientific concepts to lay audiences, including patients and caregivers
· Thorough understanding of internal/external ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
· Strategic mindset including innovation and critical thinking with both performance and impact-oriented drive.
· Experience working in a matrix environment, across functions, therapeutic areas regions and countries
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:
Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Share scheme, Health insurance, 25 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.
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