Executive Director, International Medical Affairs, Dermatology

About the role

Novartis is looking for an Executive Director, International Medical Affairs, Dermatology, based in Basel, Switzerland. The role leads the international medical strategy across the Dermatology portfolio, covering pipeline, pre-launch, launch, lifecycle management and in-market assets, and reports to the Head of International Medical Affairs, Immunology. Relocation support is available.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire the International Medical Affairs Dermatology team.
• Define and drive the international medical strategy across pipeline, pre-launch, launch and in-market assets.
• Shape Integrated Evidence Plans and lead international medical launch readiness and execution.
• Drive scientific engagement across field medical, medical education, publications and the Medical Expert network.
• Build relationships with international thought leaders, medical societies and external stakeholders.
• Translate market insights into recommendations for Global Medical Affairs, Development and Commercial, and partner with Commercial and Value & Access on brand, evidence and access strategies.
• Lead resource and budget prioritisation and ensure compliant, timely execution.

Required profile

• Doctorate-level degree (MD, PhD or PharmD) in life sciences, health sciences, medicine, pharmacy or a related field.
• 10+ years of Medical Affairs experience in pharma, including significant international or global above-country experience.
• Proven experience developing international medical strategies, evidence generation plans and scientific engagement initiatives.
• Previous people leadership experience developing Medical Affairs teams.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Desirable: experience in immunology, particularly dermatology, and proficiency in other languages.

What we offer

• Base salary range of CHF 184,800 to 343,200, with a possible performance-based bonus.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where possible, and at least 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programmes.
• Long-term equity awards may be part of the package.