Work as Medical Affairs Director at Novartis

Novartis has one of the most exciting product pipelines in the industry today. A pipeline of innovative medicines brought to life by diverse, talented and performance driven people. All of which makes them one of the most rewarding employers in their field.

Post : Director, Medical Affairs (Evidence Generation)

Job Description
• Lead and oversee execution of USMA clinical studies (IITs, RCs, NIS) from the Hyderabad site. Manage RWE analytics, economic modeling, biostatistics, and data management teams. Establish robust local processes, team structures, and performance management systems - including troubleshooting and performance improvement.
• Ensure timely, high-quality, and compliant delivery of evidence generation outputs. Maintain clear communication and alignment with USMA leadership and US-based functional heads. Very strong functional leader, with the ability to influence across senior leaders in Novartis.
• Develop and meet operational KPIs to contribute to overall USMA success. Proactively address delivery risks and execute mitigation plans. Ensure timely, high-quality, and compliant delivery of Evidence Generation services as defined with US Medical Affairs leadership.
• Manage performance including acquiring Novartis leader feedback to give specific associate insights on where performance is meeting standards or requires action to correct. Manage corrective actions or termination in accordance with company policy and in compliance with local regulations as necessary.
• Drive hiring, onboarding, training, and long-term capability building for the site. Manage poor performance, including termination of staff in accordance with company policy and regulatory compliance if necessary.
• Contribute to cross-site alignment across NOCC locations and harmonize ways of working. Represent Hyderabad EG operations in senior forums and contribute to strategic planning. Build Teams and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and present (verbal and written) executive-level reports and dashboards for local Hyderabad and US leadership. This role will oversee approximately 10-45 direct reports in Hyderabad, with potential to grow and develop the team over time based on business needs. This role will report directly to the Head of Evidence Generation in the US.

Candidate Profile
• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Health Economics, Statistics, Public Health, or related field (e.g., PhD, MPH, MSc, PharmD).
• Executive presence and effective stakeholder engagement across senior levels.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to align work to goals to produce effective outcomes
• US work or equivalent experiences
• Strong comprehension of US language, terminology, and ability to interpret information
• High emotional intelligence and proven team-building capabilities.
• Financial acumen, including budget oversight and resource planning.
• Deep familiarity with EG systems, governance, and data platforms.
• Ability and Willingness to travel internationally up to 30%
• Willingness to work and be available during US business hours (up to 8:00 p.m. IST or 10:30 a.m. EST), schedule coordination in advance to ensure US Holiday coverage, and on call for critical matters, based on business needs. Strong understanding of the US Marketplace, emerging US Policies, and US Healthcare Landscape.

• 8-10 Years previous work in Multinational Pharmaceutical or CRO environments.
• Significant experience in leading end-to-end clinical study operations including IITs, RCs, and NIS studies. Proven track record in RWE analytics, data science, economic modeling, and biostatistics.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, quality, and compliance standards in EG.
• Strong business acumen and solution-orientation mindset including budget oversight, resource planning, and P&L management
• Excellent individual coaching and team development skills. Inspiring leader capable of fostering a sense of belonging. Ability to lead in environments with direct and indirect authority.
• Experience in remote relationships (on-shore/off-shore capability delivery).
• Experience managing complex programs and processes in a dynamic environment – scoping, defining deliverables, business case development and reporting at a senior level including the ability to communicate effectively and to have a persuasive and credible presentation styl
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in matrixed, multicultural settings.

Additional Information
Experience : 5+
Qualification : Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy
Location : Hyderabad
Industry Type : Pharma/ Healthcare/ Clinical research
Functional Area : Evidence Generation
End Date : 20th August 2025