REQ-10070022
Jan 21, 2026
Croacia

Summary

As a Medical Science Liaison for the Neuroscience and Immunology franchise, you will be responsible for scientifically engaging, collaborating and aligning with a broad range of external stakeholders to cocreate value, address identified patient needs and ultimately change the practice of medicine for better patient access and outcomes. You will contribute to innovative partnerships, implement relevant disease area strategies and act as a strategic scientific partner, and collaborate with other Field colleagues to ensure Novartis can support healthcare systems strengthening & improving patient access and outcomes.
This position is offered as a fixed‑term contract for 12+ months.

About the Role


Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:


• Be a strategic internal partner, gather and leverage insights for an impactful contribution to Patient Journey mapping, launch excellence roadmap, integrated evidence generation plans, integrated product strategy and subsequently the medical strategy for assigned products.

• Utilize knowledge of assigned therapeutic area and Novartis compounds to serve as the Medical, Clinical and Scientific expert to field matrix colleagues.
• Identify data gaps, and key unmet needs and opportunities to help improve patient access and outcomes

Minimum requirements:

• Pharmacist, Masters, or other post-graduate degrees in health/life sciences. Doctoral degree preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD)
• Fluent English & Croatian

• Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and research procedures as well as the guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry

• Capable of self-directed learning and having a growth mindset

• Excellent communication skills

• Capable to adapt, organize, prioritize, and work effectively and collaboratively on multifunctional teams in a dynamic field-based environment


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 patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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International
Development
Croacia
Croatia
Research & Development
Full time
Temporary (Fixed Term)
No
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REQ-10070022

Medical Science Liaison

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