Director, Medical Advisor
Job Location:
East Hanover, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
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#LI-OnsiteLocation: East Hanover New Jersey
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Company will not sponsor visas for this position.
As Director Medical Advisor you will lead a talented team at the intersection of medical commercial legal and regulatory collaboration helping shape how critical scientific information supports healthcare professionals and patients. This is an opportunity to influence high-impact decisions drive operational excellence champion innovative use of artificial intelligence and develop exceptional talent while ensuring the highest standards of medical review and scientific integrity across Novartis US Medical Affairs.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Lead Medical Advisor services across assigned brands ensuring scientific excellence and consistent medical review standards.
Provide strategic medical guidance throughout promotional review activities within cross-functional review teams.
Build lead and develop a high-performing team of Medical Advisor professionals.
Coach and mentor associates to support career growth engagement and professional development.
Drive operational excellence while maintaining high-quality service and stakeholder satisfaction.
Partner across medical legal regulatory and commercial functions to ensure compliant decision-making.
Champion responsible artificial intelligence adoption and continuous innovation within team workflows.
Essential Requirements
Doctor of Pharmacy Medical Doctor or healthcare-related Doctor of Philosophy degree; equivalent industry experience considered.
Five or more years of pharmaceutical industry experience with increasing responsibility.
Experience working within Medical Information or Medical Affairs functions.
Proven people leadership experience with a track record of building high-performing teams.
Strong understanding of medical review processes scientific communications and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive operational excellence.
Desirable Requirements
Prior people management experience
Novartis Compensation Summary
The salary for this position is expected to range between $185500 and $344500 per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.
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EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Skills Desired
Cross-Functional Collaboration Data Analysis Drug Development Employee Development Health Sciences Influencing Skills Innovation Inspirational Leadership Medical Affairs Patient Care People Management Pharmaceutics Product Launches Real World Evidence (RWE) Regulatory Compliance Research Methodologies Results-Oriented Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Statistical AnalysisRequired Experience:
Director
About Company
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.
