Medical Science Liaison

Summary Location: Makati, Philippines #LI Hybrid Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. About the Role: To serve as a liaison to the medical/ scientific community and responsible for establishing, developing and partnering with Health Care Providers/ Professionals (HCPs), e.g. external Medical Experts, study investigators, treatment guideline experts, etc. to ensure the appropriate dissemination of clinical and scientific information regarding Novartis’ compounds in a timely, ethical and stakeholder-focused manner. To implement clinical and educational strategies in collaboration with other Novartis colleagues for designated stakeholders. To pair key stakeholders’ scientific educational and research needs with available Novartis resources and provide the latest emerging data in response to specific HCP inquiries, as appropriate. This role reports directly into the Medical Manager. About the Role Medical Expert Engagement

• In collaboration with the cross-functional team, lead appropriate identification, mapping and engagement of Medical Experts and study investigators in alignment with Integrated Product Strategy (IPS).
• Provide and discuss medical, scientific and health care and outcome research evidence on new treatment options, Novartis compounds, products, therapeutic and research areas with HCPs (e.g. external Medical Experts, researchers, key patient care providers) and relevant stakeholders involved in patient treatment.
• Managed Access Program (MAP) MSL for Brand

Scientific Research Support

• Provide scientific education and share information about Novartis clinical research program to identify potential study sites and support study accrual for key trials as appropriate. Provide feasibility and research site recommendation for Novartis sponsored clinical trials.

Scientific Ex-change/Insights

• Support scientific exchange to advance understanding of new scientific principles, novel research trends, and current scientific debate. Provide scientific and educational information to HCPs on specific patient critical issues.
• Collect, analyze and report insights from HCPs to inform and shape medical strategy. Build relationships with relevant medical societies, associa-tions and health care institutions

Scientific Projects

• Implement scientific projects according to global, regional or local medical strategies

Internal Novartis Contributions

• Provide expert disease area and product training to Novartis field colleagues (e.g. new MSLs, sales reps, CRAs) and sup-port coaching and mentoring of MSLs as assigned by manager. Proactively contribute to shape the IPS plan proactively providing external stakeholders in-sights and contribute to the design and execution and the Medical Affairs strategy and plan.

Essential Requirements:

• Medical Doctor
• Proven previous experience in a field medical position and activities related to the Novartis MSL role.
• Proven ability to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts and other Health Care Professionals.
• Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and re-search procedures as well as the ICH guidelines, GCP and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong scientific, medical, research and technical expertise and ability to work across therapeutic areas.
• Ability to understand and effectively convey emergent scientific and HEOR data.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills.

Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Division International Business Unit Pharmaceuticals Location Philippines Site Makati City Company / Legal Entity PH03 (FCRS = PH003) Novartis Healthcare Philippines, Inc Functional Area Research & Development Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No

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