Director, HEOR Product Lead, Neuroscience (2 openings)
Novartis · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $265,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead HEOR strategy for neuroscience products.
- Drive value-based evidence and market access.
- Develop and execute medical communication plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Lead and mentor communication specialists.
About the role
Director, HEOR Product Lead, Neuroscience
Novartis has an exciting opportunity for TWO leadership roles to enable the Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Neuroscience function to achieve excellence in value-based evidence strategy to support products access, differentiation, and patient outcomes. The Director, HEOR Product Lead, Neuroscience is directly responsible for leading relationship with the appropriate Medical Executive Directors/Directors and appropriate commercial leads (e.g., Value and Access) to ensure alignment on strategic priorities to ensure efficient and impactful tactical execution for the products. The Director along with the HEOR Executive Director aligns with Medical SPOC (Single Point of Contact) for IPST (Integrated Product Strategy Team). The Director will also perform role as an individual contributor to execute tactical evidence initiatives to support medical product strategies.
The Director will act as the primary contact and coordinator, as needed, with the Population Health/Co-Development (PH-CD) group and the Real-World Evidence/Medical Intelligence (RWE/MI) Groups for the products. In this role the Director will be directly responsible for setting strategy and ensuring efficient and impactful tactical execution for all HEOR+ (HEOR Neuroscience, PH-CD, RWE/MI).
About The Role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement the US medical communications strategy supporting product launches, lifecycle management, and scientific engagement.
- Define and execute publication strategies, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and scientific congress presentations.
- Co‑create the scientific communications platform and core scientific narratives to guide consistent, high‑impact messaging.
- Oversee development of scientifically accurate medical content across education programs, digital channels, symposia, MSL tools, and congresses.
- Ensure consistency and alignment of medical messaging across all communication channels and materials.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Clinical Development, and Commercial partners across the organization.
- Serve as the US Medical Affairs single point of contact to the Novartis Corporate Center for content development.
- Partner with external agencies, key opinion leaders, and scientific experts to strengthen relevance and impact.
- Ensure all materials meet regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry publication guidelines (e.g., GPP, ICMJE).
- Lead, mentor, and develop medical writers and communication specialists, driving quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
Essential Requirements
- Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related discipline; PhD, PharmD, MD preferred.
- Minimum five years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
- At least five years of experience in medical or scientific communications, publications, or congress planning.
- Strong understanding of medical affairs, clinical research, publication planning, and regulatory environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex science clearly.
- Demonstrated success leading work through a matrixed organization with strong project and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Requirements
- Senior‑level therapeutic experience in rheumatology and/or hematology, with demonstrated influence on scientific strategy.
- Proven leadership of medical or scientific communications at a strategic level, including publications and major scientific congresses.
Novartis Compensation Summary
The salary for this position is expected to range between $185,500 and $344,500 per year.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
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Key skills/competency
- Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)
- Neuroscience
- Value-based evidence strategy
- Medical communications
- Publication strategies
- Scientific engagement
- Stakeholder management
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Clinical research
- Regulatory environments
Skills & topics
- HEOR
- Neuroscience
- Product Lead
- Director
- Health Economics
- Outcomes Research
- Medical Affairs
- Pharmaceuticals
- Value-based Evidence
- Strategy
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your advanced degree, 5+ years in pharma, and medical communications experience.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your success in matrixed organizations and stakeholder management.
- Quantify achievements: Provide data on successful publication strategies or campaign impacts.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss strategic HEOR planning and cross-functional collaboration.
- Express passion: Articulate your commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Director, HEOR Product Lead, Neuroscience role at Novartis?
- The expected salary range for the Director, HEOR Product Lead, Neuroscience position at Novartis is between $185,500 and $344,500 per year. The final salary will be determined based on factors such as relevant skills and experience.
- Does Novartis offer relocation assistance for the Director, HEOR Product Lead, Neuroscience position?
- No, Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this position. Candidates should only apply if they are accessible to the designated work location.
- Can I apply for the Director, HEOR Product Lead, Neuroscience role if I require visa sponsorship?
- Novartis will not sponsor visas for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.
- What are the minimum qualifications for the Director, HEOR Product Lead, Neuroscience role?
- Essential requirements include an advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD preferred) in a life science discipline, a minimum of five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and at least five years in medical or scientific communications, publications, or congress planning. Strong understanding of medical affairs and regulatory environments is also necessary.
- What is the work arrangement for the Director, HEOR Product Lead, Neuroscience position?
- This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. The specific working hours and travel expectations will be defined by the hiring manager.
- What therapeutic experience is considered desirable for this role?
- Senior-level therapeutic experience in rheumatology and/or hematology, with demonstrated influence on scientific strategy, is considered desirable for this Director, HEOR Product Lead, Neuroscience position.
- How does Novartis approach diversity and equal opportunity in hiring?
- Novartis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment practices. They are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
- What is the primary focus of the HEOR Neuroscience function at Novartis?
- The primary focus is to achieve excellence in value-based evidence strategy to support product access, differentiation, and patient outcomes for neuroscience products.