VP, Medical Team Head, Cardiovascular and Metabolism (CVM)
Novartis
August 16, 2026
Remote friendly (East Hanover, NJ)
United States
Medical Affairs
Key Responsibilities:
- Set and lead the US medical strategy across marketed, pre-launch, and life cycle management indications.
- Shape the healthcare landscape through strategic partnerships and senior-level regulatory engagement, including FDA interactions.
- Advance patient access by partnering on health outcomes and real-world evidence to support reimbursement and clinical adoption.
- Expand the portfolio by leading US medical input into business development, licensing, and new product commercialization.
- Drive enterprise impact through cross-functional leadership across Medical, Clinical Development, Global Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams.
- Build and develop high-performing teams while modeling an inclusive, inspired, curious, and unbossed culture.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or equivalent; Doctorate-level degree in MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD in Health Sciences or related field required; Medical Degree (MD, DO) or equivalent preferred.
- 12+ years of progressively senior experience in clinical development or medical affairs (pharma/biotech/academic institution or clinical practice).
- 5+ years people management and team leadership experience (developing senior medical talent preferred).
- Deep understanding of the US healthcare landscape (payer dynamics, access pathways, healthcare system trends).
- Strong clinical research experience (protocol development, clinical trial operations, patient recruitment).
- Expertise in health economics, outcomes research, and real-world evidence.
- Enterprise-level influence across US and Global organizations.
Desirable Requirements:
- Cardiovascular and metabolic therapeutic area experience.
- Established relationships with medical experts and professional societies.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Expected salary range: $318,500–$591,500/year.
- Performance-based cash incentive; possible eligibility for annual equity awards.
- Comprehensive benefits package and time off (health, life/disability, 401(k) with match; vacation/personal days/holidays/leave).
- Set and lead the US medical strategy across marketed, pre-launch, and life cycle management indications.
- Shape the healthcare landscape through strategic partnerships and senior-level regulatory engagement, including FDA interactions.
- Advance patient access by partnering on health outcomes and real-world evidence to support reimbursement and clinical adoption.
- Expand the portfolio by leading US medical input into business development, licensing, and new product commercialization.
- Drive enterprise impact through cross-functional leadership across Medical, Clinical Development, Global Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams.
- Build and develop high-performing teams while modeling an inclusive, inspired, curious, and unbossed culture.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or equivalent; Doctorate-level degree in MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD in Health Sciences or related field required; Medical Degree (MD, DO) or equivalent preferred.
- 12+ years of progressively senior experience in clinical development or medical affairs (pharma/biotech/academic institution or clinical practice).
- 5+ years people management and team leadership experience (developing senior medical talent preferred).
- Deep understanding of the US healthcare landscape (payer dynamics, access pathways, healthcare system trends).
- Strong clinical research experience (protocol development, clinical trial operations, patient recruitment).
- Expertise in health economics, outcomes research, and real-world evidence.
- Enterprise-level influence across US and Global organizations.
Desirable Requirements:
- Cardiovascular and metabolic therapeutic area experience.
- Established relationships with medical experts and professional societies.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Expected salary range: $318,500–$591,500/year.
- Performance-based cash incentive; possible eligibility for annual equity awards.
- Comprehensive benefits package and time off (health, life/disability, 401(k) with match; vacation/personal days/holidays/leave).