Manager (Sr.) Novartis Office of Grants and Education (NOGE) - East Hanover NJ

Role Summary

Manager/Sr. Manager, Novartis Office of Grants and Education (NOGE) is responsible for supporting the design, implementation and execution of Medical Education plans for assigned Therapy Area, evaluating scientific information and translating that into a strategic focus for reviewing educational grants and medical sponsorships. Interfaces with Ethics & Compliance, Legal, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Patient Advocacy, Global and Finance. HQ based in East Hanover, NJ; relocation is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and execute comprehensive medical education plans for assigned therapeutic areas.
• Serve as NOGE participant on cross-functional medical teams to align and focus medical education plans with medical strategies.
• Manage budget for assigned therapeutic area(s) ensuring funding is allocated within budget and according to medical education plans.
• Review and render timely grant dispositions related to assigned therapeutic area(s) via Novartis Grants Central Station.
• Provide oversight for supported continuing medical education initiatives related to assigned therapeutic areas.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure department and organization comply with internal and external requirements (Sunshine, CIA, ACCME, Novartis policy).
• Ensure 100% compliance with NOGE SOPs, regulatory, industry, and OIG guidelines.
• Track measurable outcomes; ensure grant reconciliations are received and reviewed as per policy.
• Receive, review and render timely dispositions of Medical Sponsorship requests.
• Prepare and present grants to the Grants Review Committee (GRC).
• Demonstrate a working scientific knowledge related to assigned therapeutic area(s).
• Stay abreast of emerging compliance, regulatory, and CME trends.
• Review and execute medical sponsorships in collaboration with Medical Directors.
• Synthesize tailored educational outcomes that address medical objectives and provide insights on learner preferences, competitor insights, and trends in education across assigned disease areas.

Qualifications

• Required: BS in scientific discipline; minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical industry role; understanding of PhRMA, OIG, and ACCME guidelines and policies, as well as other regulatory, legal, ethics/compliance guidelines/regulations.
• Preferred: Advanced degree.