Location: This is a field role based in Valencia, which covers the whole territory of the Valencian Community. #LI-OnSite

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to identification and mapping of Medical Experts/key stakeholders in line with local strategies. 
• Provide and discuss scientific information and data with HCPs to ensure quality and accuracy of medical and scientific information on new treatment options including Novartis products and selected areas of therapeutic interest.
• Liaise and provide up-to-date medical support to relevant external groups to ensure evidence-based understanding of Novartis products relative to medical guidelines, and health economic information. 
• Provide scientific educational activities to support study accrual for key trials as appropriate. 
• Provide feasibility and research site recommendation for Novartis sponsored clinical trials.
• Collaborate with other Medical Roles, to support clinical sites, including providing guidance in accordance with guidelines, Novartis Internal Policies, and regulations as appropriate. 
• Upon investigator request, liaise between potential researcher and the Company on IIT submission process or requests for research grade substance (Material Transfer Agreements) to support independent clinical/preclinical research. 
• Engage in scientific discussions related to Novartis research areas/compounds/pipeline with MEs, speakers & investigators.
• Provide scientific and educational information to healthcare professionals on specific patient critical issues.
• Provide speaker training to HCPs to support education to the healthcare community about new therapies developed and commercialized by Novartis. Scientific Research Support.

Essential Requirements:

• Educational Background: A degree in life sciences is required. Medical Degree, master’s degree or PhD. will be positively valued.
• Experience: Previous experience of at least 5 years as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or in similar field-based positions within the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Ability to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers.
• Strong personal integrity and customer focus, with excellent interpersonal communication, negotiation, and advanced presentation skills.
• Must be able to adapt, organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing field-based environment on multifunctional teams (including close collaboration with commercial and access colleagues).
• Previous experience in field related positions, with direct customer contact and consultancy are a plus.
• Written and spoken English and Spanish languages.

Benefits and Rewards:

Company Pension Plan, Life and Accidental Insurance, Meals Allowance or Canteen in the office, Flexible working hours. Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: Novartis Life Handbook

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.