Medical Director Jobs in Basel-Stadt

Ready to shape the future of Dermatology and influence how innovative medicines reach patients across international markets? In this role, you will lead the international medical strategy across the Dermatology portfolio, spanning pipeline, pre-launch, launch, lifecycle management, and in-market assets. You will ensure the needs of priority markets are embedded into Global and Development strategies while shaping evidence generation, launch readiness, scientific engagement, field medical strategy, medical education, and expert engagement. Working closely with International Commercial, Value & Access, Global Medical Affairs, Development, and regional and country teams, you will ensure the right evidence and medical capabilities are in place to support clinical adoption, patient access, and meaningful impact across international markets. Reporting to the Head International Medical Affairs Immunology, you will act as a senior medical leader and strategic partner, helping shape the future of Dermatology across International markets.

• 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.

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

• Relocation support provided.
• Expected annual base salary range: 184,800.00 - 343,200.00 CHF.
• Base salary determined based on relevant skills, competencies, and experience, and reviewed periodically.
• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
• Long-term equity awards may be part of the package.
• Variety of competitive benefits in kind, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, and global recognition programs.
• Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible.
• Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable.

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities served. The company supports people with disease and their families through innovative science and a collaborative community.