Summary
About the Role
Major Activities
Delivery of MI services for assigned TA(s), Client Group(s) or brands
- Write MI deliverables to ensure they meet quality requirements – scientifically balanced and evidence-based, adhere to topic/key messages, language and grammar are correct, regulatory/safety/legal aspects are considered.
- Ensure adherence to KPIs and meet the minimum criteria in quality reviews conducted by management.
- Support the generation of reports for stakeholders (Medical and Knowledge Solutions management, relevant Division management, Franchise and Brand teams) on enquiry metrics and insights from countries and regions.
- Conduct MI searches for mailbox enquiries.
- Support triage of congress enquiries.
Delivery of standard and complex MI services
- Write standard and complex MI services. This can include services with a mixed model, working alongside the Senior MI Manager.
Key performance indicators:
Client Focus
- Client Satisfaction and Client Advocacy (measured by regular Global Business Solutions client satisfaction surveys) – results are compared to best-in-class benchmarks.
- 100% compliance with legal regulations, industry codes and internal compliance standards.
- Specific feedback from clients on the efficacy and effectiveness of the service.
- Level of service adoption defined by SLA values.
Operational excellence
- Delivery of services in line with defined KPI targets to measure service quality and timeliness – agreed with clients and embedded in Service Level Agreements.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum: healthcare professional degree or degree in a healthcare-related field
Desirable: advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) in life science/healthcare
Languages: Fluent English (oral and written)
- Minimum 1 year experience in Medical Information/ Communications in the Pharmaceutical Industry (or related Medical Affairs role)
- Experience with Novartis therapeutic areas
- Knowledge and application of good practices in medical enquiry management and writing for MI
- Knowledge of information resources and the effective/efficient use of them
- Understanding of medical concepts and the implications on a broader scale in the pharmaceutical industry (regulatory, PV, legal, commercial, drug development, etc.)
- Strong client focus
- Strong cross-functional skills and proven experience in collaboration with other departments/groups
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentations skills
- Demonstrated innovative thinking and solution-oriented problem solving skills
- Ability to manage work output within given timelines
- Client Focus
Skills:
- Communicates Effectively
- Manages Complexity
- Balances Stakeholders
- Action Orientation [Taking initiative]
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Drives Results
- Collaborates
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Decision Making [Making the right call]
- Demonstrating courage [Being authentic]
- Problem Solving
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Accessibility and accommodation
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