Executive Director, International Medical Affairs, Dermatology

Shape the Future of Dermatology in International Markets

Ready to influence how innovative medicines reach patients across international markets? As a senior medical leader, you will lead the international medical strategy across the Dermatology portfolio, spanning pipeline, pre-launch, launch, lifecycle management, and in-market assets. You will act as a strategic partner, helping shape the future of Dermatology across international markets while ensuring the needs of priority markets are embedded into Global and Development strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire the International Medical Affairs Dermatology team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Define and drive the international medical strategy across pipeline, pre-launch, launch, and in-market Dermatology assets.
• Represent International Medical Affairs Dermatology in senior cross-functional leadership and governance forums.
• Shape Integrated Evidence Plans to address priority market needs and support patient access and clinical adoption.
• Lead international medical launch readiness and execution, equipping priority markets for successful launches and new indications.
• Drive scientific engagement strategies spanning Field Medical, medical education, publications, and Medical Expert network development.
• Build strategic relationships with international thought leaders, medical societies, and key external Dermatology stakeholders.
• Translate insights from international markets into strategic recommendations for Global Medical Affairs, Development, and Commercial teams.
• Partner with International Commercial and Value & Access leaders to shape integrated brand, evidence, and access strategies.
• Lead resource and budget prioritization while ensuring compliant, timely, and high-quality execution of International Medical Affairs activities.

Essential Requirements

• Doctorate-level degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD) in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry, including significant international or global above-country experience.
• Strong experience across the product lifecycle, including pipeline, pre-launch, launch, and established in-market assets.
• Deep understanding of international healthcare systems and key external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, medical societies, guideline committees, and payers.
• Proven experience developing and executing international medical strategies, evidence generation plans, and scientific engagement initiatives.
• Previous people leadership experience, with a track record of developing and inspiring high-performing Medical Affairs teams.
• Strong matrix leadership and influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to partner effectively across functions, markets, and global teams.
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in Immunology, particularly Dermatology, with an understanding of relevant disease areas, scientific landscapes, and medical strategies.
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English.

Benefits and Rewards

The rewards of being part of the team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave. You may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters, and long-term equity awards granted at group level may be part of your package.

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals.