Join to apply for the Associate Director Medical Information role at NovartisThe Associate Director, Medical Information is accountable for high-quality medical information documents and responses for assigned assets/disease areas aligned to Therapeutic Areas (TAs). These assets will shape practitioner understanding of Novartis products and support clinical practice.Key Responsibilities:Develop global medical information strategic and tactical plan for assigned asset/disease area.Provide direction for content development of medical information Global Guidance Documents (GGDs), ensuring accuracy and current with medical literature.Provide oversight of global escalation process for medical information inquiries for assigned assets/disease area.Conduct review and approval for GGDs and escalated inquiries.Support development, maintenance, and implementation of policies and procedures for global medical information.Evaluate medical inquiries worldwide to identify emerging issues and provide feedback to medical affairs and cross-functional stakeholders on customer insights and needs.Provide guidance and establish best practices in partnership with countries for medical information launch readiness.Support medical booth at congresses; ensure quality and compliance with all relevant internal SOPs/guidelines and external regulatory requirements.Requirements:Advanced degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD) or equivalent education/degree in life science/healthcare is preferred.5+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry or healthcare-related, ideally in medical affairs and/or medical information.Experience in Medical Affairs or Medical Information solutions and demonstrated innovation in processes/technical approaches.Understanding of the role of medical information and key needs of customers.Excellent written/oral communication skills and strong understanding of medical writing customers.Ability to provide strategic insight into medical information that supports launch assets.Thorough understanding of internal/external ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.Strategic mindset including innovation and critical thinking with performance-oriented drive / Strong written and communication skill.Experience working in a matrix environment, across functions, therapeutic areas, regions, and countries.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.Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr