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)