Job
Description
To manage and complete assigned Medical Communications deliverables at high quality standards and in accordance with agreed timelines Projects include manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide sets, satellite symposia content, congress or advisory board reports, publication planning and medical education materials for internal medical and/or clinical teams About The Role Major Activities Demonstrate a command of assigned therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products Research and write original content for publications activities (primary and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters), slide presentations and other materials based on direction and materials supplied by customers Prepare meeting materials for satellite symposia (agenda, slide content, speaker briefings etc), and reports from advisory boards and other internal or external meetings Develop content that is scientifically accurate, evidence-based, grammatically accurate, referenced using appropriate sources, and consistent with quality standards for author review, customer review as appropriate, and scientific peer review As needed, perform quality control (QC) checking / proof reading of the above mentioned documents to meet customer expectations Clearly communicate medical scientific concepts in a condensed, audience-appropriate way Follow all internal processes and procedures with regard to workflow, development of deliverables, and adherence to industry best practices, including GPP3 Demonstrate the flexibility/adaptability necessary to function on different therapeutic teams as needed and to work on projects across multiple brands at any given time Interpret and apply clinical data in medical communication deliverables Work in conjunction with service team and line manager to develop and adhere to logical and attainable timelines for project completion Provide input and aid in troubleshooting/problem-solving Collate and incorporate author/customers comments Lead and/or participate in author/client teleconferences Provide accurate citations in text (utilizing Reference Manager system), a bibliography, and appropriately annotated references for medical review Participate in strategic and tactical publications planning and related research Work as part of a team; train new colleagues as and when required Supports people and performance management Maintains records for all assigned projects including archiving Maintains audit, SOP and training compliance Performs additional tasks as assigned Key Performance Indicators Adheres to quality, timeliness and productivity of deliverables as per KPI targets Attention to detail and high degree of scientific and medical accuracy in medical writing Ability to identify key issues and to creatively and strategically overcome challenges or obstacles Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills Well-developed professional communication skills, including written and inter-personal Exceptional organizational skills with adeptness at multitasking Flexibility and adaptability to change; ability to work under time constraints Ability to interact effectively in a team-oriented environment Established track record of high-quality medical communications outputs (eg, manuscripts, posters, etc) Understanding of good publication practice guidelines (GPP3) Adheres to Novartis values and behaviors Job Requirements Functional Competencies Level Results Driven Advanced Customer/Quality Focus Advanced Leadership Intermediate Innovative and creative Intermediate Fast / Action oriented / Initiative / Simplicity Intermediate Empowerment / Accountability Advanced Commitment / Self discipline Advanced Mutual respect / Trust / Loyalty / Candor Advanced Open Communication / Collaboration / Compassion Intermediate Drug Development Intermediate Science and Technology Advanced Commercial Proficiency Intermediate Operational Excellence Advanced Clinical communication & Info Mgmt Advanced Strategic Thinking Intermediate Leadership Competencies Level Sets clear direction and aligns team and others around common objectives Intermediate Energizes the Team Intermediate Displays Passion for the 3 Cs (Consumers, Customers, Competition) Intermediate Exercises Good Judgment and Drives Change for Competitive Advantage Intermediate Drives for Superior Results and Has Passion to Win Intermediate Builds the Talent Pipeline Intermediate Inspires Continuous Improvement and Breakthrough Thinking Intermediate Displays Analytical and Conceptual thinking Intermediate Functional Experience Total number of years required Scientific/ Clinical Knowledge of Safety aspects, TA, Disease, Brand Extensive (Critical) Writing medical documents and publications (eg , abstracts, literature review, slide sets, posters, manuscripts, meeting reports) Extensive (Critical) Clinical Research/ Drug Development Solid (Critical) Drug Safety Extensive (Critical) Quality management Solid (Critical) IT/ web applications, office productivity tools and document formatting skills Extensive (Critical) Leadership Experience Total number of years required Project Management Solid (Critical) People Management Exposure Third Party (Customer/Vendor/Buyer) Relationship Management Solid (Critical) Managing Cross Cultural Matrix Organisation Solid (Critical) Budgetary Management Exposure Driving operational excellence Solid (Critical) Job Dimensions Number Of Associates None Financial Responsibility (Budget, Cost, Sales, etc) None Impact On The Organization Timely preparation of medical and scientific documents to meet regulatory requirements, for publication of clinical trial results, to increase customer awareness of company products, and to support marketing activities Ideal Background Education Minimum Minimum science degree or equivalent Desirable MSc, PhD, PharmD, or MD Experience Minimum of 5 yearsexperience in medical communications Medical writing experience Good understanding of industry work processes for publications Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) Excellent written and oral English 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 patientslives Ready to create a brighter future together // novartis / about / strategy / people-and-culture Join our Novartis Network Not the right Novartis role for youSign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up //talentnetwork novartis /network Benefits and Rewards Read our handbook to learn about all the ways well help you thrive personally and professionally // novartis /careers/benefits-rewards
