Bringing life-changing medicines to millions of people, Novartis sits at the intersection of cutting-edge medical science and innovative digital technology. As a global company, the resources and opportunities for growth and development are plentiful including global and local cross functional careers, a diverse learning suite of thousands of programs & an in-house marketplace for rotations & project work. With strong medicines pipeline our current transformation will not just deliver growth for our business but continue to allow us to bring innovative medicines to patients quickly.

Novartis’ ambition is to be a recognized leader in customer experience and engagement. The CE&E (Customer Experience & Engagement) IMI (Innovative Medicine International) team aims to design and deliver intentional, impactful customer experiences for HCPs and patients through integrated engagements and solutions.

The Commercial Director role is responsible for the co-creation of key marketing strategies as well as tactics with the WXT (Global and Core Markets XF team) and ensure adoption/implementation across the globe. Furthermore, they will partner across functions and with local Hem/country team to support On-Demand markets. To achieve that, the Commercial Director drives key disease area initiatives in launch excellence, KOL management and innovative customer-centric solutions according to the best-in-class Virtual/On-Demand model. He/she also co-leads indication pillar IDAPs and tactical plans and practice sharing meetings. In addition, the Commercial Director supports the in-market C&G Leads (7 core markets) to ensure WXT execution.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrated excellent cross-functional leadership and marketing skills and is recognized as an experienced coach /counsellor to his or her counterparts across the Global and market teams.

• A core member of the Global Commercial team working closely with core markets to help drive co-creation of key strategies and tactics

• Coordinates the execution and roll-out of key strategies and tactics for the On-Demand markets

• Supports On-Demand markets with strategic account management, content development for the platform and demand forecasting

• Operating in an agile way to maximally leverage available resources by pooling both labor and investments above market for optimal collaboration and focus on what makes most impact in continued evolving business priorities

• Provides support for pre-launch and launch activities to reduce time to peak sales and break-even compared to competitors within the disease areas.

• Encourages the formation of multifunctional and cross-country teams to foster profitable growth

• Provides effective leadership and interaction within the disease area on a Global level

• Supports the creation of a positive and can do culture within the Cell and Gene organization

• Closely interacts with the country/cluster Disease and Brand Directors to agree on brand strategies and M&S initiatives, to align on Cx plans, to share best practices across countries, to provide input on talent development as well as deployment and allocation of resources, at all times closely aligned with the Franchise Heads.

• Closely cooperates with the Medical, Market Access and Customer Operations functions to coordinate development, pre-launch and launching activities.

• Frequents relevant interfaces at Global level to foster development of the business according to the country/cluster needs

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $ 201,600.00 and $302,400.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The ideal location for this role is at the East Hanover, NJ site but remote work may be possible (there may be some exceptions based on legal entity registration). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. If associate is remote, all home office expenses and any travel/lodging to specific to the East Hanover, NJ site for periodic live meetings will be at the employee’s expense. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

What you'll bring to the role:

• University degree in bioscience, medicine, business, and/or economics, MBA is preferred.

• At least 10 years senior level pharmaceutical commercial, marketing, medical, access or R&D experience.

• Successfully driving growth of multiple brands.

• Experience of strategy development and asset shaping early in lifecycle (from any functional perspective – marketing, new products, access, medical, clinical, R&D)

• Cell & Gene experience preferred - deep disease area and asset knowledge (or track record to acquire required DA / asset expertise effectively and rapidly)

• Prior experience in launching specialty brand(s) in major market(s) (US, CN, JP, EU5, AUS, CAN)

• Strong focus on results and people development

• Strong communication (oral, written, and presentation) and analytical skills.

Why Novartis?

766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we're proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people's lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world's toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse
teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations:

Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com or call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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ONCOLOGY

ONCOLOGY BU

USA

East Hanover, NJ

Novartis Corporation

Marketing

Full Time

Regular

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