Medical Lead Rare Diseases

Branch office of the Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis Pharma Services in Kazakhstan announces recruitment for the position “Medical Lead Rare Diseases, Emerging Markets”.

Position summary:

This role is responsible for developing the medical strategy and plans for the Rare Disease portfolio (Zolgensma, Ilaris, Luxturna) in the Emerging Markets cluster and ensuring excellent implementation. In addition to building strong relationships with KOLs there is also likely to be involvement with other stakeholders, including patient groups, to support education on disease and understanding of products. The role requires an individual who is passionate about rare diseases and their treatment, and who brings a broad skill set with a can-do attitude to all aspects of their work.

Main job objectives:

Medical leadership and management of the rare disease portfolio. Provides key medical expertise on the disease areas and products across Emerging Markets.

Lead scientific and medical engagement with relevant healthcare professionals and organizations

Development, implementation and execution of product-specific medical plans, and annual medical planning process.

Increase the awareness of rare disease brands, programs, and disease areas through scientific presentations, projects, and educational training.

Act as ambassador in external scientific programs and congresses.

Work in collaboration with other functions in Emerging Market including countries Market Access, Patient Advocacy, Public Affairs and commercial to ensure effective patient access and outcomes.

Engage with key scientific leaders and other partners in the wider healthcare systems including Patient Associations to co-design strategies, studies, and projects.

Gather and internally shares relevant captured insights (advisory boards, preceptorship mtgs, standalones, international co-events, etc.), to shape current and future activities.

Act as lead in governance of external funding, advisory boards, HCP/ HCS engagements and patient support programs.

Manage budget planning and has execution responsibility for the assigned medical budget

Collaborate with ECC Medical Lead and wider cluster team to support joint strategies, processes, projects. Shares best practice with peers in GTx region/country organizations.

Ensure compliant medical release of marketing and other relevant materials. Comply with all Novartis standards of behavior and ethics.

Requirements:

• Degree in medicine
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Medical Affairs roles in international pharmaceutical companies, preferably in multiple therapeutic areas positions. Exposure to orphan drugs is a plus.
• Scientific credibility and demonstrated ability to influence members of the medical/scientific community
• Demonstrable ability as a self-starter and to work in a cross-functional environment
• Direct experience of working with PAGs is highly valued
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to identify shared goals and achieve consensus among individuals and stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop, track, and execute annual and project-specific plans and budgets.
• Fluent in Russian and with strong English language skills, additional languages a plus
• Prepared to travel when required.

Compensation & benefits package:

• Competitive salary based on market benchmark, medical insurance, car and set fuel / meal / phone limits, annual bonus based on the company incentive policy; professional development opportunities within Novartis group of companies.

Why Novartis?

We help few millions of patients each year. And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives.

We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks. And where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.

We are Novartis. Join us and help us reimagine medicine.