Director, Global Medical Affairs

1 day ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Novartis Full time £80,000 - £120,000 per year

Job Description Summary

The Director, Global Medical Affairs – Renal will lead the medical strategy for renal therapeutic areas across the asset lifecycle. This role is responsible for developing and executing integrated evidence plans, shaping early development programs, and ensuring global alignment of medical perspectives. The position requires deep expertise in drug development, evidence generation, and strategic medical leadership.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead medical affairs strategy for Renal TA/asset priority programs.
  • Develop and implement integrated evidence plans, including interventional, NIS, RWE, and implementation science studies.
  • Co-develop MSL strategy, medical education, publication planning, and expert network development.
  • Represent Global Medical Affairs with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide strategic input into development programs and lifecycle management.
  • Ensure compliance with medical quality standards and company policies.
  • Champion patient-centric approaches and support access programs globally.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, S&G, US and International Medical Affairs.
RequirementsMust Have:
  • MD (Nephrologist preferred), PhD, or PharmD in Health Sciences.
  • 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development, preferably in Renal Diseases.
  • Strategic mindset with ability to influence across matrix organizations.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
  • Deep understanding of healthcare systems and Nephrology stakeholders.
  • Proven track record in medical affairs project delivery.
  • Knowledge of GCP, clinical methodology, and regulatory requirements.
Preferred:
  • Significant Nephrology expertise and global pre-launch/launch experience.
  • Experience developing scalable, best-in-class processes.
  • Clinical trial development experience in Nephrology.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Agility, Agility, Clinical Practices, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Employee Development, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Health Sciences, Influencing Skills, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Integrated Evidence Generation, Medical Affairs, Medical Communication, Medical Education, Patient Care, People Management, Pharmaceutics, Priority Disease Areas Expertise, Product Launches, Product Strategy, Real World Evidence (RWE), Regulatory Compliance, Research Methodologies {+ 4 more}

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