************************************************************** JobCircle.com is a regional job board serving all industries and occupations in the PA, NJ, DE, NY, MD, and DC areas. We offer a regional job board, online learning, and regional job fair events for jobseekers who live in our areas of focus. To Learn More: Job Board: http://www.JobCircle.com?source=ng eLearning: http://www.JobCircle.com/courseware?source=ng Job Fairs: http://JobCircleJobFairs.com?source=ng ************************************************************** Job Title: Regl Scientific Mgr/Dir Respiratory (New... Job Location: NJ: East Hanover Pay Rate: Open Job Length: full time Start Date: 2007-12-17 Company Name: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Contact: Human Resources Phone: email only please Fax: email only please Description: Job ID 33210BR Posting Title Regl Scientific Mgr/Dir Respiratory (New Jersey/Pennsylvania) Division Pharmaceuticals Country USA Work Location United States - New Jersey United States - Pennsylvania Company/Legal Entity USA Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ Posting Functional Area Medical Affairs Job Type Full Time Employment Type Permanent Job Description HOME OFFICE BASED POSITION WITHIN AREA OF COVERAGE (NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA; PHILADELPHIA IS PREFERRED). The Regional Scientific Manager/Director ("RSM/D") will serve as a liaison to the medical/scientific community and will be responsible for establishing, developing and maintaining relationships with prominent Respiratory experts within the geographic area of coverage. The RSM/D will ensure the appropriate dissemination of clinical and scientific information regarding marketed and pipeline compounds in a timely, ethical and customer-focused manner. The RSM/D will implement clinical and educational strategies in collaboration with other Novartis colleagues for designated customers that include potential clinical trial site placement and sponsorships. The RSM/D will work to pair our key customers educational and research needs with available Novartis resources and will provide the latest emerging data in response to specific healthcare professional inquiries. Novartis is the #1 pharmaceutical company on the Fortune 2007 "Most Admired Companies" list and has been named for the 9th consecutive year one of the top 100 companies by Working Mother Magazine. Were committed to peak performance, improving the quality of life, and embracing and leveraging diverse backgrounds, cultures and talents to achieve competitive advantage. Novartis is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. PRINCIPALS ONLY. Minimum requirements Position will be filled at level commensurate with experience: Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD) with a minimum of 2 years of Postdoctoral experience in the pharmaceutical industry (preferred) or other healthcare environment to provide strategic and scientific/medical direction to national/regional business unit functions. Teaching experience preferred. Thorough knowledge of medicine (including pharmacotherapy), treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, customer strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines applied to the pharmaceutical industry is preferred. Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills are required. Ability to network and partner with important customers, including thought leaders, large group practices, medical directors, and pharmacy directors is required. Must be science oriented and be able to prioritize and work effectively in a constantly changing environment. Must have the ability to gain customer feedback, uncover business opportunities for Novartis and pair customers unmet needs with available internal resources. Active membership in professional society(ies) is a plus. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and associated hardware is required. Must be a strong team player and effectively interface with other internal departments, including Corporate Customers, Regional Business Units, Marketing, Sales, New Product Commercialization, Medical Affairs, Research, and Business Analysis. The RSM/D position is associated with approximately 60% travel. Previous experience within the Respiratory Therapeutic Area and/or in a Field-based position is a definite asset. Salary flexible. Please refer to Job code armaceuticals-627208 when responding to this ad. For FASTEST PROCESSING of your resume, please visit http://www.jobcircle.com/classifieds/1008659.html?source=ng to apply online. ************************************************************** For fastest processing of your resume, this employer asks that you apply to this job using the URL above. **************************************************************