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Senior Director, Portfolio Scientific Communications

  • Dublin, Ireland
  • €104–193k/year (assumed)
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Level: Lead

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NovartisPosted on the employer’s careers page · novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

Description (EN)

Salary Range:

€103,845.00 - €192,855.00


 

Job Description Summary

Ready to impact how the scientific community understands emerging data from oncology clinical trials? As Senior Director, Portfolio Scientific Communications, you will set the global direction for how scientific data reaches the scientific community. Working across an Oncology disease portfolio, you will lead a team of scientific communication colleagues and partner with Research, Clinical Development, and Medical Affairs. Your work will support clinical adoption and help improve patient care.

Location: Dublin, Ireland #LI-Hybrid

This role is based in Dublin, Ireland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.


 

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and develop a team of scientific communications associates across the disease portfolio.
  • Lead the scientific communication strategy across the Oncology disease portfolio, to ensure alignment of strategy across disease areas and assets
  • Build the scientific communication platform, including scientific statements, lexicon and narrative, with Oncology therapeutic area partners for consistent scientific narratives across medical content.
  • Define the publication strategy, data flow and plan, linked to evidence generation, so data is shared at the right time.
  • Co-create early asset and pipeline scientific communication strategies with Research, Development and evidence generation teams.
  • Build trusted relationships with internal cross-functional teams and external partners.

Essential for the role:

  • Degree in life sciences or healthcare at doctoral level, such as Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Philosophy.
  • 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare companies, work in a global organization is preferred.
  • Experience in Oncology Medical Affairs
  • Excellent working knowledge of publications and scientific communications activities.
  • Proven experience developing communication strategies and key scientific message platforms, with strategic insight into publication planning.
  • Thorough understanding of internal and external ethical guidelines for the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Experience working in a matrix environment across functions, regions and countries, and prioritising effectively in a changing setting.
  • Fluent spoken and written English, with the ability to explain complex medical and scientific concepts clearly.

Desirable for the role:

  • Experience leading and developing teams, including managing budgets and resources, within a global scientific communications or Medical Affairs setting.
  • Experience supporting oncology product launches or using new technologies, such as artificial intelligence tools, to generate medical insights.

Benefits & Rewards:

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.


Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: €103,845 to €192,855


The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.


In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.


The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.


In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.


You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowance in accordance with the applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines.


Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.


Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf


Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.


Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.


 

Skills Desired

Change Agility, Change Agility, Clinical Protocols, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Employee Development, Evidence Generation, Graduate Medical Education (GME), Healthcare Industry, Health Sciences, Influencing Skills, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Patient Care, People Management, Pharmaceutics, Product Launches, Product Strategies, Real World Evidence (RWE), Regulatory Compliance, Research Methodologies, Results-Oriented {+ 4 more}
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