Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
30! that’s the number of new molecular entities in our oncology global clinical pipeline.
The executive director, medical digital strategy understands the value that digital health and innovative channels can bring to pharmaceuticalsThis individual will collaborate with colleagues across novartis us oncology medical (usom) to establish value-based innovation, and drive growth through digital transformation and development of new digital productsCrucial for this role is a driven and motivated medical affairs professional that understands the data behind these digital platforms and tools!
Working across oncology this leader will gain exposure to a large drug development portfolio and the opportunity to lead, design and build the “next-generation” strategic enablers for usomThese strategic enablers will support new ways of working for the medical teams to interact with external stakeholders in a customer centric fashion through new innovative approachesThis position is responsible for and manages digital technology strategy and roadmap, implementation, process integration, metrics and analysis, including crm integrations to ensure direction, engagement, and capabilities building within the novartis guidelines.
This is a remote opportunityThis position can be based remotely anywhere in the u.s(there may be some exceptions based on legal entity registration)Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a resultThe expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.
What you will be responsible for?
Functional:
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize digital opportunities that will assist the usom team in achieving their objectives
Integrate with usom teams to provide virtual and adaptive training for the teams including digital platforms, tailored engagement with physicians, medical education for hcps and new kpi systems
Create and implement new digital health solutions assessing current innovate digital tools to build a technology stack to informed by both internal and external stakeholders
Drive digital initiatives ensuring successful evaluation, execution and optimization across scientific communications team including strategic medical conferences
Effectively collaborates with digital, commercial and medical teams to find opportunities and determine ideal strategies which meet obu objectives
Leverage competitor and industry knowledge to drive direction of medical digital strategies, priorities and investment in different channels and areas of emerging technology
Oversee vendor relationships and participate in vendor strategy and negotiation
Provide direction and support to all change management initiatives and communication, removing obstacles that slow or block the implementation of change
Strategic:
Lead and be viewed as a strategic thought leader to the business for medical digital insight generations / key findings capabilities; effectively influence stakeholders and communicate findings cross-functionally to secure management action
Leverage significant market, competitor, industry and cross-functional business knowledge to foresee and handle potential business challenges /opportunities
Influence overall medical strategy and decisions within own department and with key stakeholders, and drive business impact by constantly aligning with business’ top and bottom line objectives
Consult partners and peers on key industry and leading practices and help solve complex issues and provide strategic direction by keeping a perspective and balance on external and internal view
Make strategic investments by allocating resources according to departmental and organizational priorities
Defines new ways to leverage the organization’s resources to support needs of the business
Performance orientation:
Define and set parameters for achieving strategic and shared goalsAnticipate potential barriers to achievement of goals and create solutions
Build a culture that continuously raises performance standards and is focused on exceeding targets, operational efficiency, innovation and business focused
Cultivate an environment where service level expectations are defined and objectives are consistently measured against achievements; proactively find opportunities and initiate process improvements for optimal quality, cost, speed, innovation, efficiency and effectiveness
Initiate, build and drive critical initiatives across multiple teams, departments, etc., and provide leadership to ensure teams achieve objectives
Talent /people management:
Anticipate, attract and build the future skills and knowledge requirements of the organization through effective talent management strategies
Create a work environment in which people are enabled to perform to the best of their abilities and where high performing teams flourish
Ensure team works well cross-functionally with other departments within strategic data & digital (sdd) and other stakeholders
Eeo statement
The novartis group of companies are equal opportunity employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environmentWe do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected statusWe are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Minimum requirements
What you’ll bring to the role:
Bachelor’s degree requiredMba/ma or advanced scientific degree (md, pharmd, phd) preferred
Minimum 5-7 years` experience in medical affairs in the pharmaceutical industry
Digital innovation experience having implemented new systems in previous roles
Oncology or neurology experience preferred
High degree of creativity in developing new approaches to digital health / real world evidence / artificial intelligence
High level of commercial acumen with excellent communication skills
Demonstrated success in leveraging new channels and emerging technology to reach customers and drive business results
Recognized leader in medical digital strategy with a track record of innovation
Strategy and/or consulting experience preferred
Demonstrated business expertise and knowledge (business acumen) and the ability to consult internally and/or externally
Proven track record to lead multiple projects be accountable for individual and department results and motivate change across functions
Demonstrated strong skills in oral and written communication, program management
Ability to build relationships, collaborate and influence across a matrix organization
Demonstrated prioritization, organizational, analytical and research skills as well as the ability to conceptualize more complex issues and work on complex processes, procedures or solutions
Demonstrated experience in working with others to achieve organizational objectives including the ability to anticipate and adapt, own and or/work group tactics to support changing business needs
Why novartis?
769 millionThat’s how many lives our products touched in 2020And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives?
We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environmentWhere you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and dataWhere you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.
Imagine what you could do at novartis!
Join our novartis network:
If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about novartis and our career opportunities, join the novartis network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
Division
Oncology
Business unit
Oncology bu
Country
Usa
Work location
East hanover, nj
Company/legal entity
Novartis pharmaceuticals
Functional area
Marketing
Job type
Full time
Employment type
Regular
Shift work
No
Early talent
No
