Job ID

FTE: 80 – 100%
Location: Basel
The Novartis Executive Advisors (NEA) Lead will deliver on the Novartis vision of acquiring additional and independent insights to address key enterprise questions through building relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and individual meetings between KOLs and Executive Committee of Novartis (ECN) members, including the CEO.
The incumbent will be responsible to identify, engage, attract, and retain KOLs with the scope of convening advisory meetings on behalf of the one or more ECN member. The NEA Lead will engage with the Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, the CEO Office, ECN members, and other senior executives across Novartis to discuss topics that will benefit from engaging with external advisors, and will develop a comprehensive strategy to engage with KOLs with broad expertise (e.g., Research & Development to Commercial, Technical Development, Regulatory, Legal, etc.)
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
 Develop and implement a strategy for engaging with KOLs and gathering insights on key scientific and/or business questions to support Novartis’ growth and aspirations.
 Identify and recruit KOLs to participate in advisory meetings with ECN members including working with procurement, contracting, legal, and ethics and compliance groups to ensure terms are in adherence to Novartis policies and local regulations.
 Engage with ECN, internal senior stakeholders along the Research & Development and Commercial continuum to discuss key challenges and priorities that would benefit from engaging with an external advisor.
 Develop and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, ensuring that they are engaged and informed about the Novartis’ activities and strategic direction. Support the KOL for generation of key insights and preparation of pre-reads, as needed.
 Plan strategic advisory meetings with key stakeholders, ensuring that all participants are fully en-gaged. Synthesize key insights and recommendations.
 Ensure diversity of KOLs across geographic regions and genders
 Stay up to date on the latest industry trends and best practices for engaging with KOLs.

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

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences field, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Proficiency in English required.
• Demonstrated experience in a strategic advisory role, preferably in a leadership capacity.
• Understanding and experience in identifying and recruiting KOLs.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and a ‘leadership presence’, with the ability to build strong relationships with KOLs and senior executives.
• Strong analytical strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make data-driven recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and facilitate meetings with diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of the Pharma Industry. Ideal the incumbent had roles with strong ties/influence to Head of R&D or Regulatory bodies (i.e. Food & Drinks Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA) Directors) or commercial or competitive landscape.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of initiative and self-motivation.
Why Novartis? Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, be-cause of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your re-quest and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Strategy & Growth

Strategy & Growth

Switzerland

Basel

Novartis Pharma AG

BD&L & Strategic Planning

Full Time

Regular

No