Scientific Lead

As a Medical Communications Associate at Novartis, you will work in partnership with the Client Engagement team, Medical Communications, and the Writing delivery team for a designated client group/therapeutic area (TA)/brand. Your responsibilities will include: - Ensuring medical communications deliverables are aligned with assigned scientific goals and objectives. - Ensuring written materials contain appropriate scientific statements and support learning objectives. - Developing original content, leading faculty and client communications relating to scientific content of medical communications deliverables. - Ensuring quality, scientific accuracy, and integrity of assigned projects. - Assisting the client to achieve medical communication objectives through the creation and execution of scientific and educational materials. - Training and mentoring the Writing delivery teams on selected therapy areas. Your key responsibilities will involve: - Supporting the planning and execution of scientific communications for assigned franchises/TA or group of aligned TAs. - Overseeing the delivery of client-requested support of medical/scientific communications plans and medical communications workshops for assigned franchises/TA or group of aligned TAs. - Leading the review of the medical/scientific communication plans with stakeholders to ensure their requirements are met. - Collaborating with Content Development - US Medical Affairs in developing plans and materials for new business development meetings with existing and prospective clients. - Demonstrating the ability to think creatively and applying extensive knowledge of assigned franchises/TA or group of aligned TAs. - Maintaining thorough knowledge of key competitors and recommending strategy-aligned medical communications solutions to meet client needs. Additionally, you will be responsible for: - Overseeing medical communication content development for high-profile and scientifically complex therapeutic areas. - Ensuring the quality and scientific accuracy/integrity of projects. - Providing guidance and direction to writers/editorial project team. - Detecting/anticipating strategic inconsistencies or potential problems and developing solutions. - Leading by example in terms of working with the client and championing optimum collaboration between Content Development - US Medical Affairs and the internal client. Qualifications required: - Education: Healthcare professional degree or degree in a healthcare-related field. - Desirable: Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) in life science/healthcare. Experience: - At least 5 years of experience working with international Medical Communications for either an agency or in an internal role within the pharmaceuticals industry. - Experience in various Medical Communications activities, including publications, slide decks, symposia, standalones, advisory board meetings, etc. - Track record in developing Medical Communications plans. - Desired experience in digital solutions and innovation. - Experience in a multi-cultural work environment and international working. In addition to the above, Novartis is committed to diversity and inclusion. Join our Novartis Network to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities. Novartis offers benefits and rewards to help you thrive personally and professionally. At Novartis, we are dedicated to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.,