Senior Director, Portfolio Scientific Communications

£93,870.00 - £

Ready to impact how the scientific community understands emerging data from oncology clinical trials? As Senior Director, Portfolio Scientific Communications, you will set the global direction for how scientific data reaches the scientific community. Working across an Oncology disease portfolio, you will lead a team of scientific communication colleagues and partner with Research, Clinical Development, and Medical Affairs. Your work will support clinical adoption and help improve patient care.

London (The Westworks), United Kingdom

#LI-Hybrid (12 days per month on-site if living within 50 miles of our London office)

#LI-Remote (if living beyond 50 miles of our London office)

This role is based in London, UK. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

• Manage and develop a team of scientific communications associates across the disease portfolio.
• Lead the scientific communication strategy across the Oncology disease portfolio, to ensure alignment of strategy across disease areas and assets
• Build the scientific communication platform, including scientific statements, lexicon and narrative, with Oncology therapeutic area partners for consistent scientific narratives across medical content.
• Define the publication strategy, data flow and plan, linked to evidence generation, so data is shared at the right time.
• Co-create early asset and pipeline scientific communication strategies with Research, Development and evidence generation teams.
• Build trusted relationships with internal cross-functional teams and external partners.

• Degree in life sciences or healthcare at doctoral level, such as Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Philosophy.
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare companies, work in a global organization is preferred.
• Experience in Oncology Medical Affairs
• Excellent working knowledge of publications and scientific communications activities.
• Proven experience developing communication strategies and key scientific message platforms, with strategic insight into publication planning.
• Thorough understanding of internal and external ethical guidelines for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience working in a matrix environment across functions, regions and countries, and prioritising effectively in a changing setting.
• Fluent spoken and written English, with the ability to explain complex medical and scientific concepts clearly.

• Experience leading and developing teams, including managing budgets and resources, within a global scientific communications or Medical Affairs setting.
• Experience supporting oncology product launches or using new technologies, such as artificial intelligence tools, to generate medical insights.

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Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: £93,870 to £174,330

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive…