Medical Adviser, Ophtha & Specialty at Novartis Nigeria

Job ID: 246668BR
Location: Lagos
Functional Area: Research & Development
Job Type: Full Time
Employment Type: Regular

Job Description

• Prepares and drives the execution of the Medical Affairs strategic plans in collaboration with other functions to support the Franchise and brand strategies
• Designs, initiates, conducts and publishes local Novartis sponsored studies in the CPO to generate relevant scientific data that addresses local needs and data gaps
• Evaluates investigator-initiated research studies for scientific soundness and alignment with the Global Clinical Development Plan and Medical Affairs brand strategy to decide on Novartis support
• Collaborates with CRMAs, MSLs and Clinical Operations, identifying potential investigators for local and global studies, ensuring inclusive approach for medical experts
• Builds professional relationships with country level medical experts
• Participates in gathering medical insights / needs / feedback from external stakeholders (eg. HCPs, HAs) in country and communicates to internal partners
• Raises awareness of Novartis brands and programs, and disease areas in which Novartis have programs approved or being developed, through publication of manuscripts, scientific presentations and trainings
• Provides a source of key medical knowledge on the company’s pipeline programs and approved brands
• Collaborates cross-functionally to provide informed CPO input to IMB proposals
• Performs comprehensive evaluation of products passing DDP/FDP to enable effective New Product Planning for the CPO
• Works with market access team to develop country-specific HE&OR and market access strategies where applicable
• Works with patient associations in the country to gain insights and develop patient centric approach
• Collaborates effectively with CPO, Regional and Global Teams in the execution of relevant clinical and Medical Affairs activities
• Provides input to Global Clinical Development Plans and protocols
• Ensures that all Medical and Promotional activities and materials are compliant to Novartis and Pharmaceutical Industry procedures, and to National laws and regulations
• Where appropriate: Manages direct-reporting Medical Scientific Liaisons
• Provides medical expertise to non-medical functions from the early development phase throughout the life of the product(s) by:
  • Leading together with franchise head and brand manager the IPS process
  • Identifying the optimum positioning of the product within the therapeutic area
  • Establishing close medical collaboration with external experts for new projects
  • Assisting in the formation of medical advisory bodies as required
  • Supporting product launches
  • Maintaining and enlarging medical networks
  • Supporting the evolution of promotional material
  • Training sales force on scientific data
  • Supporting DRA team on creation and updating of relevant materials

Minimum Requirements
Education:

• Minimum: MD or PhD/PharmD degree in Health Sciences required as per country strategy and / or local regulations.

Language:

• English: fluent spoken & written
• Local language: preferable

Desired:

• Specialist Medical Degree or specialist qualification related to discipline for which MA is responsible