Job Description Summary

The Medical Director Renal Specific responsibilities may include execution of clinical trials of the renal portfolio, leadership of advisory boards and other meetings with Medical Experts, development of the data generation plan and Medical communications strategy/implementation, conducting field force training, active participation in promotional material development and review, and various internal and external presentations.

Location: Remote: This position can be based remotely in US. Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.

Job Description

Major Accountabilities

Lead scientific communication and publication for the renal portfolio: including multi-channel engagement plan.
Drive and implement a diverse US renal council.
Internal training lead (field).
FUSE lead/reviewer.
Represent the US medical voice at internal forums. Partner closely with US and Global stakeholders to provide US Medical input.
Medical affairs renal portfolio safety POC.
Mechanistic study US lead: site management, protocol compliance, etc.
Lupus nephritis renal lead and cross therapeutic area POC.
REMS lead.
MSL POC for complement mediated kidney diseases.
Serves as disease area medical expert for internal stakeholders from different line functions as well as external customers, including health care professionals, and patient advocacy groups.
Provides medical scientific input for brand/program documents, including integrated disease area plans, Medical Information documents, Drug Safety reporting documents, etc. Ensures design and execution of all medical activities according to P3 compliance guidelines.

Education (minimum/desirable):

Bachelors or equivalent 4-Year University Degree required.
Doctorate level degree (MD, PharmD, DO, or PhD in Health Sciences or related field) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)/ Physician's Assistant (PA) degree with significant relevant clinical experience required.
Medical Degree (MD) or equivalent preferred.

Experience required:

5 years' experience in progressively senior roles within clinical development and/or medical affairs roles in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry or academic institution/clinical practice.

Additional requirements

US and European travel required. (20-25% annually, up to 30% seasonally).
Location is flexible, but ideally in East Hanover, NJ.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $245,600.00 and $368,400.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$245,600.00 - $368,400.00

Skills Desired

Clinical Protocols, Clinical Protocols, Cross-Functional Work, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Employee Development, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Health Sciences, Influencing Skills, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Integrated Evidence Generation, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Education, Patient Care, People Management, Pharmaceutics, Priority Disease Areas Expertise, Product Launches, Product Strategies, Real World Evidence (RWE), Regulatory Compliance, Research Methodologies, Results-Oriented {+ 4 more}