Medical Neuroscience Head

pSalary Range: €81,800.00
- €151,800.00 /ph3Job Description Summary /h3pAt Novartis, we are committed to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people's lives. As the Medical Neuroscience Head, you will serve as the country's scientific leader for the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area, driving medical strategy and ensuring impactful execution across the product lifecycle. This strategic leadership role is responsible for shaping scientific engagement, evidence generation, medical education, external partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration. You will lead the development and execution of a country-specific medical strategy, ensuring that patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems benefit from innovative, evidence-based solutions that address unmet medical needs in Neuroscience. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3h3Medical Strategy Leadership /h3pDevelop and execute the country-specific Medical Neuroscience strategy aligned with global and regional objectives. /ppAdapt international medical plans into locally relevant strategies supporting pre-launch, launch, and lifecycle management activities. /ppDefine strategic priorities and tactical plans across scientific engagement, medical education, evidence generation, publications, and external insight generation. /ppLead local evidence generation strategies, including Real-World Evidence (RWE), Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) initiatives, Phase IIIb/IV studies, and publication planning. /ppProvide scientific and clinical expertise to support integrated evidence strategies, study feasibility assessments, and local research initiatives. /ppAct as the trusted scientific advisor to internal stakeholders across Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, Digital, and other functional areas. /ppEnsure all medical activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory, ethical, and compliance standards. /ph3Scientific Engagement and Medical Excellence /h3pLead scientific engagement activities with healthcare professionals, medical experts, academic institutions, and scientific societies. /ppEnsure high-quality, unbiased, peer-to-peer scientific exchange that advances medical understanding and patient care. /ppProvide strategic direction for field medical activities and ensure alignment with Therapeutic Area objectives. /ppEstablish processes for systematic collection, analysis, and utilization of external insights to inform strategic decision-making. /ppDrive excellence in scientific communication, medical education initiatives, and congress activities. /ppSupport capability building across medical and cross-functional teams through training and scientific leadership. /ph3Evidence Generation and Medical Education /h3pOversee delivery of local evidence generation programs that address patient, healthcare system, and scientific needs. /ppGuide publication strategies and ensure timely dissemination of scientific data. /ppSupport the development and delivery of impactful medical education programs for healthcare professionals and internal stakeholders. /ppEnsure scientific integrity and excellence throughout all educational and evidence-generation activities. /ph3Strategic Partnerships and External Leadership /h3pBuild and maintain strong relationships with key medical experts, scientific organizations, research institutions, and healthcare stakeholders. /ppEstablish Novartis as a trusted scientific partner within the Neuroscience community. /ppFoster collaborations that advance scientific understanding, improve patient outcomes, and address healthcare system challenges. /ppContribute to the development of multi-stakeholder initiatives that create value for patients and healthcare systems. /ppRepresent Novartis as a credible scientific ambassador at national and international scientific forums. /ph3Cross-Functional Collaboration /h3pPartner closely with Commercial, Value Access, Regulatory, Medical Affairs, and Execution Excellence teams to ensure aligned execution of strategic priorities. /ppCollaborate with global, regional, and local colleagues to translate scientific insights into actionable medical strategies. /ppSupport launch readiness and lifecycle management through scientific leadership and strategic input. /ppDrive integration of external insights into cross-functional planning and decision-making. /ph3Governance, Compliance and Quality /h3pEnsure adherence to all applicable regulations, industry codes, Novartis policies, and governance standards. /ppMaintain the highest standards of scientific credibility, ethics, and patient focus. /ppEnsure appropriate management and reporting of adverse events, technical complaints, and special situations in accordance with Novartis requirements. /ppPromote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the medical organization. /ph3Essential Requirements /h3pEducation: Advanced scientific degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Neuroscience, Life Sciences, or a related f