Medical Science Liaison – Neuroscience

About the role

Novartis is looking for a Medical Science Liaison in neuroscience to lead scientific engagement with its Medical Experts. The role covers clinical and educational strategies, responses to unsolicited medical enquiries, and support for clinical research programs.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with Medical Experts to educate them on medical and scientific information, mapping MEs and key accounts and identifying opportunities to involve them when a specific medical need arises.
• Develop and execute ME engagement plans aligned with country strategy, and respond to unsolicited requests for information from MEs.
• Support Novartis clinical research programs, optimise trial execution and give scientific educational support to potential and actual study sites with clinical operations.
• Facilitate Investigator Initiated Trials (IIT) on investigator request and act as a medical resource for field matrix colleagues.
• Report technical complaints, adverse events and special case scenarios within 24 hours of receipt, and distribute marketing samples where applicable.

Required profile

• Degree in medicine, pharmacy (preferred) or life sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent).
• Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Research or related scientific roles in the pharmaceutical or healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional collaboration and project execution.
• Fluent English and French.

Required skills

• Medical and scientific expertise in the assigned therapy area, and knowledge of clinical research and evidence generation.
• Strong understanding of Medical Affairs governance, compliance and pharmacovigilance.
• Strategic thinking, analytical skills, communication and stakeholder engagement, project management and organisational skills.
• Preferred: biostatistics, clinical practices, clinical research, clinical study reports, epidemiology, medical writing, phase IV clinical trials, product placement and CRM software.