Neuroscience Medical Director
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The Neuroscience Medical Director serves as the country scientific leader for the Therapeutic Area shaping and executing the medical strategy across the product lifecycle. This role translates global direction into impactful local plans driving scientific engagement evidence generation and cross-functional alignment to improve patient outcomes.This is a key leadership role for a strategic collaborative and scientifically strong leader who can drive innovation ensure high-quality medical execution and strengthen Novartis scientific impact in Canada.
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Location: Toronto Ontario
This role is based in Toronto Canada. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
This job posting is for an existing position
Key responsibilities:
Define and execute the country-specific medical strategy aligned with global and regional direction
Adapt international medical plans into local strategies supporting pre-launch launch and lifecycle management
Lead local evidence generation strategy (RWE HEOR Phase IV/III) and oversee publication planning
Provide scientific expertise to inform clinical development trial feasibility and integrated evidence plans
Lead and guide scientific engagement with HCPs and Medical Experts ensuring credible and compliant interactions
Oversee MSL strategy and ensure aligned field medical engagement and insight generation
Design and deliver medical education strategies including congresses symposia and scientific events
Build and maintain strong partnerships with external stakeholders (KOLs societies academic institutions)
Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial Market Access Regulatory and global medical teams
Lead develop and inspire a high-performing medical team while fostering an inclusive and growth-oriented culture
Essential Requirements:
MD PharmD PhD or equivalent advanced scientific degree
Experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development developing and executing medical strategies across the product lifecycle
Prior leadership experience with people and team management responsibilities
Strong experience engaging with HCPs/Medical Experts and leading field medical teams
Demonstrated expertise in evidence generation and scientific communication
Strong cross-functional collaboration experience across Medical Commercial Access and Regulatory
Solid understanding of compliance regulatory environment and governance processes
Fluent in English.
Desirable Requirements:
Experience in Neuroscience therapeutic area
Exposure to regional or global medical roles in a matrix organization
At Novartis Canada we are determined to be a valued partner and advocate with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey from drug development to diagnosis to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data technology and partnerships.
Research & Development: we focus on four core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular Renal & Metabolic Immunology Neuroscience and Oncology. We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands which today are helping millions of patients. Over the last three years our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representatives of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Agility Agility Clinical Practices Cross-Functional Collaboration Data Analysis Drug Development Employee Development Healthcare Sector Understanding Health Sciences Influencing Skills Innovation Inspirational Leadership Integrated Evidence Generation Medical Affairs Medical Communication Medical Education Patient Care People Management Pharmaceutics Priority Disease Areas Expertise Product Launches Product Strategy Real World Evidence (RWE) Regulatory Compliance Research Methodologies 4 moreRequired Experience:
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Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.
