About this role

Are you ready to shape the future of cardiovascular medicine across international markets? As International Medical Affairs Director – Cardiovascular, you’ll drive innovative strategies that directly impact patient outcomes and healthcare systems. You’ll collaborate with global experts, lead evidence generation, and ensure our medicines reach those who need them most. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference—bringing your expertise, vision, and passion to a team that values bold ideas and real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities

Experience in the cardiovascular therapeutic area (Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), atrial fibrillation (AF), and thrombosis/anticoagulation is preferred)
Lead strategic medical affairs programs to support innovative evidence and launch readiness across international markets.
Develop and execute integrated evidence plans to maximize value for prioritized cardiovascular portfolio.
Partner with country Medical Affairs teams to ensure strong delivery focus on local needs.
Advise on evidence generation, medical education, and scientific publication planning for therapeutic areas.
Co‑own development and implementation of education and communication plans for all brands.
Track financials to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of medical activities.
Collaborate with Development, Value & Access, and Commercial teams to shape launch portfolio and access strategies.
Represent International Medical Affairs with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory and industry partners.
Provide direction for successful reimbursement and market‑access strategies.
Ensure all medical affairs activities are compliant with company policies and highest medical quality standards.

Essential Requirements

Medical Doctor (MD) or PhD/PharmD in Health Sciences.
Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development.
Fluent oral and written English; additional relevant languages are an advantage.
Proven ability to build credibility and influence across diverse stakeholders in a matrix organization.
Demonstrated success in cross‑functional and cross‑market collaboration.
Deep understanding of healthcare systems and key external stakeholders.
Strong track record of delivering medical affairs projects on time and with high quality.
Experience developing and implementing innovative programs and processes.

Desirable Requirements

Highly preferred: Above market experience and significant medical affairs pre‑launch and launch experience in major markets (such as Germany, China, Japan).
Experience in developing and executing “Best in Class” processes at scale.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph

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

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because 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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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