Breitenfurth bei Wien, Lower Austria, Austria
Experienced senior leader in Ethics, Risk & Compliance and in Medical Affairs with a demonstrated history of working in the pharmaceuticals industry and academic research. Skilled in people management, business ethics, risk management, compliance, medical affairs, drug development and clinical research. Strong analytical and strategic professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University of Vienna. I strongly believe in the power of trust: only trusted people can convince other people and help them to make the best of themselves. Likewise, only companies that have a high level of trust in society can successfully achieve their goals. Trust is created when companies adhere to the highest ethical standards. Effective compliance leads to integrity, and integrity leads to trust.
Member of the Austrian Innovative Medicines Executive Committee and the Country Leadership Team Co-Chair of the PHARMIG Legal & Compliance Standing Committee (since May 2025) Ethics: - Nurturing a culture of ethics as outlined in the Novartis Code of Ethics. Actively shaping an environment that fosters ethical decisions making - Together with the Cluster Leadership, driving a culture of Ethics, Risk & Compliance within the country Compliance: - Acting as a collaborative and pragmatic partner to the business on the application of ERC policies, guidelines and SOPs - Overseeing the implementation of the Novartis ERC Program - Partner in strategic planning discussions Risk Management: - Supporting the country in establishing effective risk management strategies and operations Functional Management: - Functional management of local ERC Heads
- Member of the Austrian Pharma Executive Committee - Leading a team of 5 people manager; responsible for 30+ associates in Medical - Responsible for the long-term medical strategy for the country regarding all scientific, medical and clinical aspects in line with Global, Regional and Country/Cluster needs. Optimal pre-launch preparation and market readiness at least 2 years prior to launch - Leading the local Medical Affairs teams, developing overall direction and priorities and ensuring execution via performance objectives and metrics. Ensuring the effective deployment, training and work execution of both the field medical associates (MSL) and Medical Advisors
- People management; leading a team of up to 3 direct reports - Strategy planning, budget responsibilities - Head Medical Information (x-divisional leadership and process responsibilities in a matrix environment, leading >30 associates)