MSL Neurosciences

Major accountabilities:

• Engage with Medical Experts (MEs) to educate on medical/scientific information -Ensure appropriate identification/mapping of MEs/ Key Accounts including identification of opportunities to involve MEs when a specific medical need is identified to provide support -Develop and execute ME engagement plans to effectively prioritize and strategically engage MEs aligned with country strategy .
• Respond to unsolicited requests for information from MEs -Support Novartis clinical research programs, optimize trial execution and provide scientific educational support to potential and actual study sites in collaboration with clinical operations.
• Facilitate Investigator Initiated Trial (IIT) process upon investigator request -Serve as a medical resource to field matrix colleagues -Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Key performance indicators:

• Works within Ethics and Compliance policies -Achievement of annual targets for medical activities.

Minimum Requirements:

Skills:

• Biostatistics.
• Clinical Practices.
• Clinical Research.
• Clinical Study Reports.
• Curiosity.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software.
• Disease Management.
• Drug Development.
• Education.
• Epidemiology.
• IT Tools.
• Medical Information.
• Medical Research.
• Medical Writing.
• Phase Iv Clinical Trial.
• Product Placement.
• Scientific Support.

Education & Experience

• Medical, pharmacy (preferred) or life‑science degree (MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent).
• Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or related scientific roles within the pharmaceutical or healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated experience in cross‑functional collaboration and project execution.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Medical & scientific expertise in the assigned Therapy Area.
• Clinical research and evidence generation knowledge.
• Strong understanding of Medical Affairs governance, compliance, and pharmacovigilance.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Project management and organizational skills.

Languages

• English, French (fluent)