TA Medical Lead - Oncology

Key responsibilities: Understands and follows trends in disease area to maintain a scientific and clinical leadership positionRoutinely assesses gaps in practice vs guideline-directed therapy and delivers a strong medical plan including evidence generation plans, publications, medical education to deliver on the Target Patient/Population Outcomes (TPO)Cultivates and maintains relationships with top clinicians in collaboration with the field teamsCo-creates and co-leads the medical/overall strategyCreates implementation science plans to shape health policy and practice guidelinesWorks collaboratively to establish educational needs and delivers strategic educational plansBuilds Health Care System's relationships and collaboration, partnering and building trust/commitmentRole model for our culture, values & behaviours, consistently demonstrating the highest ethics and integrity based standardsCommitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.Requirements:Medically qualified and GMC registered Physician or Pharmacist or PhD, Life Science Bachelor’s Degree or equivalentSignificant experience in Medical Affairs in the Pharmaceutical industryExperience of the Oncology disease area is highly desirableExcellent communication skills with broad range of stakeholdersExperience and knowledge of UK Healthcare SystemDeep understanding of evidence generation and educational strategiesExpertise in the drug development and approval processCommercial acumenWorking knowledge of the ABPI codeAbility to lead without authority and courage to challenge the status quoLocation:London based role on a hybrid basis of 12 days per month in the London office. #LI HybridThis role is based in UK. Novartis is unable to offer relocation or visa support for this role: please only apply if you are based in UK and you have the right to work in the UK. Why Novartis?Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture You’ll receive:Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Share scheme, Health insurance, 25 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, subsidized dining facilities, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities. Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to learn more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network