Summary
This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.
Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Company will not sponsor visas for this position.
Novartis has an exciting opportunity for TWO leadership roles to enable the Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Neuroscience function to achieve excellence in value-based evidence strategy to support products access, differentiation, and patient outcomes. The Director, HEOR Product Lead, Neuroscience is directly responsible for leading relationship with the appropriate Medical Executive Directors/Directors and appropriate commercial leads (e.g., Value and Access) to ensure alignment on strategic priorities to ensure efficient and impactful tactical execution for the products. The Director along with the HEOR Executive Director aligns with Medical SPOC (Single Point of Contact) for IPST (Integrated Product Strategy Team). The Director will also perform role as an individual contributor to execute tactical evidence initiatives to support medical product strategies.
The Director will act as the primary contact and coordinator, as needed, with the Population Health/Co-Development (PH-CD) group and the Real-World Evidence/Medical Intelligence (RWE/MI) Groups for the products. In this role the Director will be directly responsible for setting strategy and ensuring efficient and impactful tactical execution for all HEOR+ (HEOR Neuroscience, PH-CD, RWE/MI).
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement the US medical communications strategy supporting product launches, lifecycle management, and scientific engagement.
- Define and execute publication strategies, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and scientific congress presentations.
- Co‑create the scientific communications platform and core scientific narratives to guide consistent, high‑impact messaging.
- Oversee development of scientifically accurate medical content across education programs, digital channels, symposia, MSL tools, and congresses.
- Ensure consistency and alignment of medical messaging across all communication channels and materials.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Clinical Development, and Commercial partners across the organization.
- Serve as the US Medical Affairs single point of contact to the Novartis Corporate Center for content development.
- Partner with external agencies, key opinion leaders, and scientific experts to strengthen relevance and impact.
- Ensure all materials meet regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry publication guidelines (e.g., GPP, ICMJE)
- Lead, mentor, and develop medical writers and communication specialists, driving quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
Essential Requirements
- Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related discipline; PhD, PharmD, MD preferred.
- Minimum five years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
- At least five years of experience in medical or scientific communications, publications, or congress planning.
- Strong understanding of medical affairs, clinical research, publication planning, and regulatory environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex science clearly.
- Demonstrated success leading work through a matrixed organization with strong project and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Requirements
- Senior‑level therapeutic experience in rheumatology and/or hematology, with demonstrated influence on scientific strategy.
- Proven leadership of medical or scientific communications at a strategic level, including publications and major scientific congresses.
Novartis Compensation Summary
The salary for this position is expected to range between $185,500 and $344,500 per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
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