What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director / Associate Director Scientific Communications position at Novartis Group Companies?
Job Description Summary
The Scientific Communications lead role is a fully integrated partner in the medical strategy team and collaborates across US and global medical organizations. Team accountabilities include scientific content creation for external communications to various audiences related to new launches / indications for key brands and / or related disease area(s) that are aligned with US prioritization. The team is also accountable for multichannel medical engagement and communication strategy and execution. This role also oversees financial and contractual aspects of projects with 3rd party medical communication vendors and some external HCP engagement.
Job Description
Major accountabilities
Contributes strategic input into medical channel engagement plans that includes but is not limited to :
- o functional strategy, gap, and competitor analysis;
- o leads strategic workshops around compound LCM and scientific platform;
o contributes strategic input to US and global medical communication plans
o a) FM / US educational resources; b) scientific booths at congresses; c) pipeline content; d) digital - Novartis websites and web portals; e) HCP, journal, and professional society websites; f) patient advocacy; g) consumer and professional ads - digital and print; h) media and social media; i) radio; j) peer-to-peer k) other specific groups and organizations
o Accountable for asset accuracy and ensures compliance with all legal / compliance / regulatory and Novartis requirements for scientific communications including but not limited to FDA, NVS policies / guidance's and relevant SOPs and WPs
o i.e., Scientific research forums; clinical and product theaters; digital (direct and indirect); HCP forums; speaker programs
o a) projects are aligned with strategy b) medical led scientific platform; c) data communication; d) strategic support and workshops; e) content development for external use; f) content development for ad boards, scientific research forum; g) strategic conference management; h) agency optimization to maximize cost, operation, and strategic efficiencies; i) project Task Orders, seasonalization, and budget metrics; j) HCP consultancy agreements
What you will bring to the role :
including R & D process & objectives.
preferred.
areas of the business to maximize success of medical activities.
support product launches.
diverse audiences.
strategy and influencing beyond function.
and non-scientific demands.
scientific communication of medical content
preferred
insights and inform functional productivity.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $192,000.00 and $288,00.00 per year for the Director role and between $145,600.00 and $270,400.00 for the Associate Director; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1 / 1 / 25 through 12 / 31 / 25 fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.
EEO Statement :
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve.
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 to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call 1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Salary Range
185,500.00 - $344,500.00
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 more}
Salary : $28,800 - $192,000
