[Hiring] Regional Director of Medical Science Liaison, Neuroscience @Novartis

Role Description

This is a field-based and remote opportunity supporting a team in an assigned geography. Ability to travel 60-70% over a broad geography is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory. Must have a valid driver’s license. Preferred candidate resides within region, or within a reasonable commuting distance from region border. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

As Regional Director, Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you will set the standard for Field Medical Excellence across the region or local CPO translating strategy into action by driving Field Medical plans, ensuring launch readiness for key products (including MSL deployment, tools, and resources), and strengthening the systems and processes that enable high-impact field execution. You will partner closely with Regional Medical Directors, the Global FME group, and Franchise/Global Medical Affairs teams to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc.)
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Field Medical-based position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL is preferred OR 8+ years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting required.
• Strong clinical knowledge including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines applied to the pharmaceutical industry is required.
• History of organizational or enterprise impact through strategic thinking, working within a matrix organization and leading others through collaborative teams in a Field Medical-based position required.
• Candidate must reside within territory, or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from the territory border.

Requirements

• Works within Ethics, Compliance and Promotional policies (Novartis & Federal) and ensures those around them do the same.
• Works to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment.
• Adherence with Company policies, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Field based, customer-facing position majority of the time with approximately 60-70% travel required to achieve performance and business objectives (face to face, virtual, email, telephone, etc.).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• The salary for this position is expected to range between $225,400 and $418,600 per year.
• Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
• US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
• Employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

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