About the Role: 
MSL is responsible for driving end-to-end customer engagement in the medical space, focusing on pre- and near-approval products to shape treatment paradigms and provide in-depth & patient-centric scientific exchange, education and collaboration across the entire patient journey. The goal is to be the partner of choice through deep medical expertise and collaboration. The knowledge gained through in-depth professional discussions at eye level with medical experts will be shared internally in a targeted manner. These insights are an essential building block for adapting medical and business strategies to the needs of science and enabling the best possible outcome for patients. The external medical engagement of core medical experts and other stakeholders, the promotion of medical education is done in collaboration with the Field Medical Director to provide a unique medical face to the customer groups. Your responsibilities: 
You will be accountable for the following, among other things: - Identifying profiles and mapping key external stakeholders Personalized medical engagement and patient-centric scientific communication - Personalized stakeholder engagement and tailored communication with the medical community based on stakeholder needs, leveraging the full spectrum of OCE: scientific exchange, medical education, clinical trial support and NVS projects - Peer-to-peer communication and oral presentations to a medical audience - Improving healthcare professionals' understanding of our scientific pillars, improving disease awareness and creating an understanding of how to achieve the best treatment outcomes for patients (evidence-based). This includes differentiating new products from existing treatment options. - Identify insights, opportunities and feedback loops with medical experts: collect, share and implement insights to identify data gaps/evidence generation opportunities - Development of & Together with the Medical Content Lead, the MSL creates content for the client as needed according to strategic medical requirements - Scouting & co-development of scientific projects - Building partnerships and personalized stakeholder engagement plans, fostering regional partnerships and building scientific collaboration networks - Lead/support high-level scientific events/programs for medical experts, the medical community and to raise awareness of the disease among payers, regulators, policy makers and patient organizations. - Collaborate in cross-functional teams to develop new / customized solutions. - Organize key touchpoints for customers who prefer "non-promotional" collaboration with industry Diversity & Inclusion / EEO We are committed to building an excellent, inclusive work environment and a diverse team that represents the patients and communities we serve. 
Role Requirements: 
What you bring to the table: 
- Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a client facing role 
- Proven experience in building networks with external stakeholders 
- High level of ownership, proactivity, communication and negotiation skills 
- Experience in supporting opinion leaders in the form of events and project collaborations 
- Indication experience and established relationships with key national medical experts (desirable)
 - Sound knowledge and confident use of IT-based presentation and data processing software, confident use of IT communication tools 
- Willingness to travel 
- Well-versed in written and spoken German and English 
Why Novartis? 
236 million - that's how many people we reached with our products in 2022. We are proud of that. In a world of digital and technological change, we ask ourselves the question: How can we improve and extend even more people's lives? We are persuaded that driven and inquisitive individuals like ourselves come up with novel solutions in stimulating settings and take risky actions. Imagine what you could do at Novartis! 
Commitment to diversity and inclusion: 
Novartis is dedicated to inclusiveness, equality of opportunity, and diversity. We strive to build diverse teams that are representative of the patients and communities we serve. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that fosters bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our associates to reach their full potential. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The law provides for the possibility of involving the local SBV in the application process for applicants with severe disabilities/equal opportunities. If this is your wish, please let us know in advance by making a note in your CV. If you are interested, read more on our homepage at www.novartis.de/karriere. 
Join our Novartis Network: 
If you would like to learn more about Novartis and our career prospects but this position does not align with your experience or career aspirations, you can still remain in touch with us by signing up for the Novartis Network here. The network at talentnetwork.novartis.com The Reason for Novartis: Helping sick people and their families requires more than just cutting edge science. It need a group of knowledgeable, driven individuals like you. working together, encouraging, and supporting one another. together to produce discoveries that transform the lives of patients. Are you prepared to build a better future with me? People and Culture: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy Come and join the Novartis Network: Not the ideal position at Novartis for you? Join our talent community to remain in touch and find out about appropriate job opportunities as soon as they arise: The network at talentnetwork.novartis.com