摘要
The Medical Manager plays a pivotal role in the strategic and operational execution of medical affairs activities for soon to be and/or in-market cardiovascular products of focus. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality scientific and clinical support to external partners, and internal stakeholders with the goal of improving patient outcomes. The Medical Manager acts as a key scientific expert, fostering peer-to-peer relationships with medical experts (MEs), supporting evidence generation, and aligning medical strategies with commercial and access objectives.
About the Role
Major accountabilities
- Develop and execute the local medical strategy for the focus products of the CRM portfolio in alignment with cross-functional teams including Market Access, Commercial, and Regulatory Affairs.
- Serve as the medical expert in the therapeutic area, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of treatment guidelines, care pathways, and the competitive landscape.
- Build and maintain scientific relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to support data dissemination and advocacy development.
- Provide medical input into the development and review of promotional and non-promotional materials, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
- Co-create projects with healthcare professionals to improve CRM care, fostering collaboration, shared value initiatives, and real-world impact aligned with patient needs and treatment pathways.
- Support the design and execution of clinical trials, non-interventional studies, and investigator-initiated trials aligned with the global and local medical plans.
- Collect and communicate actionable medical insights to inform brand strategy and evidence generation priorities.
- Collaborate with Clinical Operations and Trial Management Organizations to identify and support study sites and investigators.
- Contribute to the development and execution of continuing medical education programs, symposia, and scientific publications.
- Ensure timely and high-quality responses to medical information requests and adverse event reporting in compliance with pharmacovigilance standards.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- 35% of days in the field
- % coverage of core ME’s
- # calls/day (including duration)
- # of advocates
- # of contributions of core ME’s
- Qualitative customer satisfaction (VoC)
- Active member of X functional Squad
- Contribute to OneBP and Execution of Medical Strategy
- First-pass approval rates for medical materials and projects.
- Entrepreneurial mindset; be inspiring, curious and unbossed, with integrity
- Flexibility: pro-active anticipation of changes in the in- and external environment
- Number and scale of scientific partnership projects, including project management
- Adherence to Dutch ERC framework, and Novartis handbooks
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced degree in biomedical sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent).
- 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs or a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry.
- HCP network within the CRM field
- Strong knowledge of drug development, GCP, and local regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, scientific communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
Languages
- Fluency in Dutch & English is required.
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Universal Hierarchy Node
NL08 (FCRS = NL008) Novartis Pharma NL
Research & Development
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