Executive Director, Medical Team Leader – Cardiovascular Pipeline, Prevention
Employment Information
Report this job
Job expired or something wrong with this job?
Job Description
Executive Director, Medical Team Leader overseeing Cardiovascular drug development strategies and cross-functional alignment. Responsible for medical leadership in prevention initiatives across the U.S.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute US Medical CV pipeline and CV prevention strategies to ensure innovation, productivity, and feasibility
- Ensure delivery of development activities across all compounds related to the disease area(s), with accountability for cost, time, and quality
- Ensure effective team dynamics, performance, prioritization, and communication across the multidisciplinary team
- Act as key point of contact with US Medical Affairs Leadership team and Global teams, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with counterparts in cross-functional and Global Line Functions and respective teams
- Accountable for elaborating and establishing strategic plan activities and timelines for US Medical Affairs CV pipeline and CV prevention initiatives to enable execution according to the cross-functional strategy
- Partner with external experts in disease area(s) to gain insights, inform strategic plan, and serve as primary contact between Novartis team and external stakeholders to describe strategy
- Proactively identify issues and potential bottlenecks within the program, propose solutions for review by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)/Head, US Medical Affairs, and lead risk assessment, contingency planning, and challenge program timelines and resource requirements
- Lead analysis of present and future disease projections, including competitive intelligence across the pharma/biotech industry
- Drive and/or coordinate development of strategy documents, risk log, and phase transition tollgates in collaboration with the team
- Support the VP/Head, Medical Therapeutic Area in preparation of program recommendations and updates for governance boards
Requirements:
- MD, PhD, PharmD, Masters or Doctoral in life sciences/chemistry, or Bachelor of Science plus MBA required
- 10+ years industry experience, including 5+ years or equivalent multi-/cross-functional leadership experience preferred
- 4+ years of experience in Cardiovascular therapeutic area required
- Proven track record of success working with and leading large-scale, complex multidisciplinary drug development teams, or other large cross-functional teams related to pharmaceutical drug development
- Expert knowledge in drug development, including early- and late-stage development
- Advanced program management and team facilitation skills, including objective setting and driving collective achievement of team objectives
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to present and interact with senior management, and demonstrated strength in strategic decision making, scenario evaluation, and contingency planning
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to bridge scientific and business participants, drive effective program implementation, and manage effective internal and external collaborations; strong verbal communication, expert written communications, and expert team player
- Champion AI Fluency as a foundational skill across the organization.
Benefits:
- Health, life and disability benefits
- 401(k) with company contribution and match
- Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Similar Jobs
Associate Manager, Events
Lead Equality Now’s global events strategy, managing the annual gala and donor engagements for gender equality advocacy. Collaborate across teams to enhance brand visibility and donor relations.
Arquitecto Azure – Preventa
Azure Architect specializing in developing pre-sales solutions for complex enterprise environments. Focused on detailed architecture designs, migrations, and integration strategies with customer engagements.
Senior Manager, Events – Community
Events Manager coordinating all aspects of gaiia events including logistics, collaboration with sales, and on-site representation. Responsible for execution at trade shows, conferences, and internal gatherings.
Marketing Event Manager
Marketing Event Manager at Zillow shaping strategy for agent-facing events and partnerships. Leading execution and ensuring measurable business impact across various event formats.
Events Marketing Manager
Events Marketing Manager leading Altitude's event strategy and ensuring brand presence at major gatherings. Designing impactful event experiences across finance and technology sectors with global outreach.
Event Manager – Speaker Management
Event Manager leading final planning and execution of large-scale enterprise events for itD Tech. Managing logistical elements and enhancing stakeholder engagement for success.
Event Concierge
Event Concierge supporting high-profile conferences and events for a global engagement marketing agency. Requires experience with Cvent and EventsAir, focusing on delivering seamless delegate experiences.
Events Planner
Events Planner managing complex logistics and execution for federal NVSBE events across various stakeholders. Responsible for planning, coordination, and on-site support in a remote capacity.
Senior Field Marketing and Events Manager
Senior Field Marketing and Events Manager driving event-led demand engine at Lime for Business. Overseeing high-impact marketing strategies and collaborative programs across various stakeholders.
Events Intern
Intern role supporting events and marketing efforts at National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Assisting with logistics, outreach, and data management in a remote environment.
Senior Global Events Professional
Senior Global Events Professional at Iron Mountain leading event strategy and execution. Managing logistics, budget, and cross-functional collaboration for global industry conferences and proprietary events.
Analyst II, Fraud Prevention
Fraud Analyst developing fraud strategies to mitigate risk and reduce fraud losses in fintech. Responsible for implementing effective rules and analyzing transactional data for clients.
Event Assistant Internship
Event Producer Intern at InEvent managing experiences and events for a global tech company. Collaborating with marketing to elevate brand and customer engagement.
Event Assistant Internship
Event Assistant Intern responsible for planning and supervising events at InEvent. Working remotely, delivering experiences that inspire and engage customers.
Event Assistant Internship
Event Assistant Internship supporting marketing efforts at InEvent, a remote event tech company. Collaborating with teams to deliver engaging customer experiences and event strategies.
Events Manager
Event Coordinator managing events in the Northeast for Telarus, focusing on engagement and budget management. Responsible for end-to-end event planning and execution including vendor management and registration.
Global Business Events Manager
Global Business Events Manager at Hach, leading planning and execution of global business events. Ensuring exceptional attendee experiences and measurable impact against commercial, culture, and brand objectives.
Consultant, Technical Package Modules – Lead Poisoning Prevention
Consultant developing technical modules for lead poisoning prevention initiatives with RTSL, a global health organization tackling health threats. Focused on creating and delivering impactful solutions.
Events Lead
Execute event strategy for Utilidata, an AI company enhancing the electric grid. Manage logistics and collaborate with teams for successful industry and customer events.
Senior Events and Meetings Planner
Senior Events and Meetings Planner at Velera developing and executing various internal and external meetings for up to 500 people. Managing logistics and enhancing attendee experience both in-person and virtually.