Job Description

Summary

Job purpose: To manage and lead a Scientific Communications Therapeutic Area team/squad to produce high quality scientific documents/deliverables, by providing functional and operational leadership and implementing management control of the assigned team/squad.

About the Role

Profile Summary:

Leads a medical writing team/squad for an assigned brand or for a specific TA Ensures production of scientific deliverables/ documents which adhere to highest quality, timeliness and efficiency standards Accountable for the accuracy of the scientific content of the deliverables produced by the group/team (data accuracy and scientific messages).

Accountable for the adherence to processes/ guidelines / SOPs and ensure inspection / audit readiness of all relevant documents for her/his assigned group/team

Monitors and tracks KPIs for the team/squad. Proactively takes measures to improve KPIs in agreement with Function head and QC manager Identifies and resolves operational issues. Recommends potential solutions and manages

number of escalations.

Ensures exemplary communication with customers in USMA. Manages customer expectations efficiently Owns and ensures deployment and completion of initiatives and programs developed towards creating scientific and functional excellence Acts as consultant on medical communications or assigned service for her/his Function Head and to other functions/ teams In partnership with USMA Med Comms, Recruit talent, manage performance (set objectives, review performance and plan compensation) and develop associates (development/training plans, Organizational Talent Review, coaching or mentoring, as appropriate). Manages performance of his/her individual team members including performance reviews aligned with Novartis policies

Experience Required


5 + years experience in Medical Communications with proven people leadership


Experience in a wide array of Medical Communications activities, including, but not limited to, publications, slide decks, symposia, standalones, advisory board meetings, etc.


Track record in developing Medical Communications plans


Skills/Qualifications


Fluent English (oral and written).


Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationship in a matrix and multicultural environment.


Education


Minimum: healthcare professional degree or degree in a healthcare-related field


Desirable: advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) in life science/healthcare


Other requirements


Travel internationally/domestically as required


Ability and willingness to work off hours and holidays if required

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Division
Finance
Business Unit
Universal Hierarchy Node
Location
India
Site
Hyderabad (Office)
Company / Legal Entity
IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Functional Area
Research & Development
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No

Accessibility and accommodation

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