Global Medical Affairs Director, Immunology

Step into a pivotal leadership role at the forefront of innovation in immunology, where you will shape the global medical strategy around products which span the whole life cycle (development stage to in market state). As a trusted scientific leader, you will drive high-impact evidence generation, influence treatment paradigms, and engage with leading experts worldwide to bring transformational therapies to patients with significant unmet need. Working at the intersection of science, strategy, and collaboration, this is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in advancing cutting‑edge therapies and redefining the future of immune‑mediated disease treatment.

Office Location: London (The Westworks), United Kingdom

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the global medical strategy.
• Design and oversee evidence generation plans, including real‑world evidence, registries, IITs, and post‑marketing studies.
• Drive scientific engagement with external experts, investigators, patient advocacy groups, and scientific societies.
• Provide medical leadership for major congresses, advisory boards, and scientific publication activities.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to inform clinical development, regulatory, access and launch strategies.
• Monitor emerging scientific data and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities and risks.
• Represent Global Medical Affairs in governance forums and contribute to strategic decision‑making.
• Ensure compliant communication of scientific evidence and maintain the highest standards of medical governance.
• Act as a subject matter expert in cell and gene therapies and evolving autoimmune disease treatment approaches.

Essential For The Role

• PhD in Medical Science or Pharmacy.
• Significant experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare industries with increasing scientific or medical responsibility.
• Proven expertise in immunology, autoimmune diseases or related therapeutic areas.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional collaboration in a global matrix environment.
• Experience in scientific engagement, evidence generation and strategic medical planning.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, ethical and compliance requirements within medical affairs.

Desirable For The Role

• Experience supporting development, launch or lifecycle management of advanced therapies in the immunology field.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together – and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 93,870.00 to 174,330.00 GBP

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.

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.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

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Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

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

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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