Novartis
Pharmaceutical
ScientificEngagement&ProgramManager
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“Scientific Engagement & Program Manager at Novartis. Skills: Scientific engagement, Program management, Operational planning, Cross-functional collaboration. Support project management and operational delivery of scientific. Translate engagement strategies into operational plans”
Industry & Context.
Issue resolution; Risk identification; Process gap identification
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BSc or equivalent, 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or life sciences, Experience in supporting coordination of medical or scientific engagement activities, Experience working in a matrixed, cross functional setting, Background in operational planning and execution, Familiarity with compliance, SOPs, and approval processes, Experience maintaining documentation, tracking progress, and supporting project reporting, Exposure to process improvement activities
Nice to Have
MSc, PhD, PharmD, or MD desirable, Experience working in Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal, Neuroscience or Immunology therapeutic areas is an advantage, Fluent oral and written additional languages desirable
What You'll Do.
Support project management and operational delivery of scientific
Translate engagement strategies into operational plans
materials preparation
and execution activities
high-quality delivery of scientific engagements
Collaborate with IMA and cross-functional partners
and maintain consistent scientific
Maintain regular communication with internal teams and external
and manage expectations
Ensure seamless handoffs
Follow standard operating procedures
and audit-ready execution
Identify process gaps and contribute to enhancements
Ensure adherence to compliance
and documentation standards
Maintain accurate version control and complete audit trails
Coordinate with external vendors
Monitor vendor timelines
Ensure vendor outputs meet quality and project expectations
Identify and escalate risks
Support issue resolution to keep projects on track
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional partners; Internal teams; External vendors; IMA; Scientific Operations; Medical Affairs
Process & Methodology
Project management, Program management, Timeline coordination, Milestone tracking, Deliverable management
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** #LI-Hybrid Location: Dublin, Ireland This role is based in Dublin, Ireland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. The Scientific Engagement & Program Manager, working alongside the Senior Scientific Engagement Program Manager and reporting to the Scientific Engagement Lead, supports the planning, coordination, and execution of medical and scientific engagement activities across assigned programs, brands, and therapeutic areas (Oncology, Cardiovascular Disease, Renal, Neuroscience, Immunology). As a member of the IMACE Scientific Operations team, the role contributes to the delivery of advisory boards, congress activities, standalone meetings, and medical education programs, translating engagement strategy into practical operational plans. This position helps drive consistency, strengthen processes and tools, and promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement in the execution of scientific engagements. The position is reporting to the Scientific Engagement Lead. **Job Description** **Key Responsibilities:** **Scientific Engagement Planning & Execution** * Support project management and operational delivery of scientific engagement activities, including advisory boards, congress activities (e.g. symposia), external expert engagements (EEEs), medical education programs, and internal/external meetings. * Translate engagement strategies into operational plans by coordinating timelines, milestones, deliverables, and event readiness for assigned therapeutic areas or projects. * Manage logistics, materials preparation, and execution activities to ensure smooth, high‑quality delivery of scientific engagements. **Cross‑Functional Collaboration** * Collaborate with IMA (TAs, IMACE) and cross‑functional partners to align objectives, coordinate execution, and maintain consistent scientific messaging. * Maintain regular communication with internal teams
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