Medical Director/Sr Medical Director, Neuroscience (4 openings)

Novartis AG

Job Overview

Location

Remote Position (USA)

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Medical Director/Sr Medical Director, Neuroscience role at Novartis AG provides critical input into strategic, tactical, and budget planning for neuroscience products, with a focus on neuromuscular diseases, driving collaboration across Global, US Medical, US Commercial, and cross-functional partners.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include serving as the medical lead for assigned neuroscience programs, supporting Medical Affairs activities in line with the Integrated Product Strategy Team, acting as a key member of the cross-functional Medical Strategy Team, working with secondary data analytics teams to incorporate AI in medical tactics, exploring innovative communications solutions via digital channels, supporting Investigator-Initiated Trial programs, leading Research Collaborations, co-developing medical engagement plans, fostering relationships with National, Regional, and Local Medical Experts and Investigators, driving advisory boards, collaborating with Commercial on promotional material development and field force training, and leading insights across medical functions, clinical care gaps, outcomes, and strategy for NOGE.
• Novartis is a global healthcare company committed to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives, operating with a strong focus on innovation, scientific excellence, and patient-centric solutions across its pharmaceutical portfolio, including neuroscience.
• In this role, the individual will develop leadership expertise in medical affairs strategy, gain deep experience in neuroscience therapeutic areas—particularly neuromuscular diseases—enhance skills in cross-functional leadership, medical communication, clinical trial design and execution, advisory board management, and real-world evidence generation, while building a track record of driving complex medical initiatives to completion in a dynamic, global pharmaceutical environment.

🎯 Requirements

• 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
• >5 years’ experience in progressively senior roles within clinical development and/or medical affairs in biotech, pharmaceutical, or academic/clinical settings
• Clinical research experience including concept and protocol development in a pharmaceutical or equivalent environment (preferred)
• Solid understanding of clinical trial operations and experience driving patient recruitment solutions (preferred)
• Strong track record of positive, productive interactions with Medical Experts and Investigators, and demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with external medical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to drive and manage complex projects to completion with urgency while managing multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, comfort with complexity, and strong strategic, analytical, and conceptual thinking
• Medical Degree (MD) or equivalent (preferred)
• Established relationships with Medical Experts and Professional Societies in the Neuroscience space (preferred)

🏖️ Benefits

• Performance-based cash incentive
• Eligibility for annual equity awards depending on role level
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves
• Access to Novartis Life Handbook detailing culture, rewards, and benefits

Skills & Technologies

Senior

Remote

Degree Required

Ready to Apply?

Apply Externally

You will be redirected to an external site to apply.

Novartis AG

Visit Website

About Novartis AG

Novartis AG is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. It researches, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines, generics, biosimilars, and eye-care products. Core therapeutic areas include oncology, neuroscience, immunology, dermatology, and cardiovascular-metabolic diseases. The company operates through Innovative Medicines and Sandoz divisions, with a global network of R&D centers and manufacturing sites.

View Company Profile

Get more remote jobs like this

Subscribe to the weekly newsletter for similar remote roles and curated hiring updates.

Weekly remote jobs and featured talent.

No spam. Only curated remote roles and product updates. You can unsubscribe anytime.