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Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Medical Affairs Lead and MSL / Medical Manager - Oncology

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLjubljana, Slovenia€46.5k - €86.5k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • An advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or MSc in Life Sciences) or equivalent is required.
  • Business fluency in Slovene and English is required.
  • At least two years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry in Medical Affairs roles or related functions is required.
  • Ability to engage confidently in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue, simplify complex scientific information, and collect, synthesize, and communicate insights effectively.
  • Familiarity with pharmaceutical compliance and Medical Governance standards, combined with high integrity, sound ethical judgment, and a patient-centric mindset.
  • Strong planning and prioritization skills, with the ability to operate effectively across field- and office-based medical roles and collaborate successfully in cross-functional, matrix environments.
  • Scientific curiosity and a growth mindset, with the credibility to build strong relationships, influence without authority, and remain adaptable and resilient when navigating ambiguity.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange with Healthcare Professionals and Medical Experts, contextualizing relevant clinical data and scientific developments in line with local Therapeutic Area priorities.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships and scientific partnerships with Medical Experts, key institutions, scientific societies, and academia, representing the company as a credible scientific ambassador.
  • Translate regional and global medical direction into prioritized local activities and serve as a key medical contact for assigned Therapeutic Areas.
  • Provide medical expertise to cross-functional teams and support launch readiness and lifecycle activities within appropriate non-promotional boundaries.
  • Plan and support medical education, scientific meetings, advisory boards, and other scientific activities, ensuring scientific accuracy and local relevance.
  • Capture and communicate actionable field insights and unmet needs, and support permitted evidence-generation activities.
  • Act as a key interface or local point of contact for Medical Governance, ensuring activities, engagements, materials, reviews, documentation, and traceability comply with global and local standard operating procedures, policies, ethical standards, and applicable regulatory and ERC requirements.
  • Manage or coordinate Medical Information requests and ensure scientifically accurate, balanced, and non-promotional responses.
  • Maintain accurate reporting, customer relationship management records, activity tracking, and other required documentation to ensure traceability, process adherence, and audit readiness.
  • Maintain professional development, share knowledge, meet agreed objectives and key performance indicators, and comply with organizational requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Field-based scientific engagement experience is preferred, with experience in local medical and educational activities, clinical data interpretation, and clinical research considered an advantage.

About the Company

Novartis

Global pharmaceutical company delivering science-based innovations

Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company that uses science-based innovations to develop treatments and improve patient outcomes worldwide. Its products are medicines developed through research and development to address various diseases, aiming to reach nearly 1 billion people. The company differentiates itself by large-scale investment in R&D, a global presence with a diverse workforce, and a clear mission to Reimagine Medicine, focusing on meeting the changing needs of patients. Its goal is to improve quality of life and extend life expectancy by delivering meaningful therapies through its research and development efforts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1970

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