Medical Director, Autoimmune Diseases - Remote

**378907BR** **Job ID:** 378907BR **About the role:** The Medical Director will drive collaboration and co-leadership of the products with Global, US Medical, US Marketing, and US Sales colleagues. Specific responsibilities will include execution of clinical trials in rheumatological diseases (e.g. Lupus), leadership of advisory boards and other meetings MedicalExperts, 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. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Identify and secure partnerships with US sites for the development of YTB323, a CD19 CAR-T therapy for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Lupus Nephritis, and other Autoimmune Diseases. • Develop positive relationships with not only National, but also key Regional and Local Medical Experts, with a focus on Investigators. Support Medical Authority Engagement Strategy. • Drive external partnerships with Professional Societies, Patient Advocacy Groups, and Academic Medical Centers. • Key member of the cross-functional YTB Action Team, which drives collaboration between Rheumatology Autoimmune Diseases and Hematology. • Show strengths as a Medical Leader within the Innovative Medicines US Medical Affairs organization. Build positive partnerships between US Medical Affairs and the Product Team as well as with Global colleagues. • Partner with Heath Economics & Outcomes Research (HE&OR) to conduct analytics relevant to our research efforts, patient journey, etc. • Actively explore, plan, and implement communications solutions – including through digital channels – in order to address strategic and scientific gaps. • Drive advisory boards and work closely with Field Medical on initiatives. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $233,600.00 and $350,400.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, 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. This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). 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. This position will require 35-40% travel. \n\n\n\n **Position Title:** Medical Director, Autoimmune Diseases - Remote **Role Requirements:** What you’ll bring to the role: • 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. • >5 years’ experience in progressively senior roles with-in clinical development and/or medical affairs roles in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry or academic in-stitution/clinical practice. • Strong track record of positive, productive interactions with Medical Experts and Investigators. Preferred Skills: • Established relationships in the Rheumatology and/or Hematology community preferred. • Strong knowledge of Rheumatologic and/or Hematologic disease and treatments preferred. Why Novartis? 766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives. We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working. We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine what you could do here at Novartis! Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@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. **Job Type:** Full Time **Country:** USA **Work Location:** East Hanover, NJ **Functional Area:** Research & Development **Division:** Innovative Medicines US **Business Unit:** MEDICAL AFFAIRS **Employment Type:** Regular **Company/Legal Entity:** Novartis Pharmaceuticals **Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion::** _The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential._ **Shift Work:** No **Early Talent:** No