Nurse Adviser

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Do you want to work for a Global Pharmaceutical company where you will get recognised for your hard work and commitment? Novartis is currently recruiting for a Nurse Adviser. Apply today!

Job Purpose

• To facilitate the first dose monitoring of Gilenya patients in the hospital setting and to provide follow up as outlined in the Gilenya Support Programme
• To be responsible for patient education, support and injection technique training as outlined in the Cosentyx Support Programme
• Territory: Primarily cover Dublin to Galway, with flexibility to cover other territories country wide depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to the Gilenya and Cosentyx support programme guidelines – providing follow-up contact to patients as outlined
• Liaise with each account to ensure smooth running of both Gilenya and Cosentyx support programmes
• Attend and manage first dose monitoring for Gilenya according to the requirements specified in the Service Level Agreement for each centre and the RMP
• Visit the patient in their home to provide injection training and education on Cosentyx
• Ensure follow up with Gilenya and Cosentyx patients as appropriate including follow up medical checks and communicating results to relevant parties
• Maintain patient database in accordance with the data protection act
• Be fully compliant in reporting all Adverse Drug Events to drug safety
• Be capable of presenting on Gilenya/Cosentyx and Novartis Patient Services
• Attend patient information days and other meetings as requi
• Provide cover for all accounts when required
• Comply with I.P.H.A. Code of Practice and Novartis Code of Conduct
• Comply with An Bord Altranais Code of professional Conduct

About Novartis

Novartis provides innovative healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis offers a diversified portfolio to best meet these needs: innovative medicines, eye care and cost-saving generic pharmaceuticals. Novartis is the only global company with leading positions in these areas. In 2015, the Group achieved net sales of USD 49.4 billion, while R&D throughout the Group amounted to approximately USD 8.9 billion (USD 8.7 billion excluding impairment and amortization charges). Novartis Group companies employ approximately 119,000 full-time-equivalent associates. Novartis products are available in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information, please visit www.novartis.com

One of the first pharmaceutical companies to locate in Ireland in the 1950’s, Novartis has strong history of investing in Ireland over the last sixty years.
Novartis employs approximately over 1,600 people across 3 locations in Cork and Dublin. Novartis manufacturing and development is based in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. Alcon, also located in Cork, is the leading manufacturer of eye care technologies. In 2013 Novartis established a Global Business Services Center in Elm Park, Dublin 4. The country pharmaceutical organisation (CPO), Novartis Pharmaceuticals, is also based in Elm Park, Dublin 4.

Benefits of Working for Novartis

Competitive salary; Annual bonus
Pension scheme; Share scheme
Health insurance; 25 days annual leave
Flexible working arrangements
Subsidized dining facilities
Employee recognition scheme

‘I came for the job, I stay for the culture’

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse
• Experience in the relevant therapeutic area would be an advantage.
• Nurse adviser experience would be an advantage

Novartis are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons