Job Description Summary
The Director of Cardiovascular Disease Area, Commercial and Launch Strategy International is responsible for managing the asset vision and strategy. In collaboration with the Cardiovascular Disease Area Brand Team, the Director will prioritize key initiatives for pivotal products in essential geographies. Effective execution of our Brand Strategy is crucial to maximizing patient access, ensuring commercial success, and optimizing Lifecycle Management (LCM) in the context of Life Cycle Extension (LoE) in key markets.
The incumbent will focus on top countries and regions as defined in the I-R-C model. Collaborating with the Value & Access team (V&A), International Medical Affairs (IMA), and Customer & Market Activation, they will develop optimal strategies to further accelerate Novartis' leadership in cardiovascular diseases, with a strong focus on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD).
Major Accountabilities
- Co-own strategy and performance in top markets and regions, prioritizing strategic drivers to create international strategies and tactics.
- Contribute and refine an actionable fit-for-purpose plan as part of the One Brand Plan, collaborating with CRM ED.
- Assess relevant initiatives as part of the Commercialization and LCM over time.
- Facilitate cross-functional decisions for international and above-brand strategic initiatives.
- Represent products in scope within cross-functional forums.
- Monitor key market performance, events, and competitive landscapes to update strategies and tactics accordingly.
- Drive the delivery of brand strategic objectives, customer target segments, Go-To-Market (GTM) principles, global initiatives, and significant investments.
- Promote close partnerships with Customer & Market Activation, Business Ops, Int MA, Int V&A, Corporate functions, and GDD by steering deep cross-functional understanding, communication, planning, and implementation.
- Manage brand investment to ensure adherence to the allocated budget.
- Actively contribute to developing a high-performance team as part of the CVi DA Team and build effective, long-lasting business relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
- Monitor the evolving cardiovascular environment from scientific, policy, and access perspectives.
Essential Requirements
- At least 10 years of commercial experience across functions (including sales, marketing, commercial strategy, medical affairs, value & access). Experience in Cardiovascular is a plus.
- Experience working directly or indirectly with the Top 10 International markets (especially Germany, China, and Japan).
- Excellent communication skills and experience engaging with senior management.
- Proven track record in cross-functional stakeholder management and navigating complexity.
- Country-specific experience demonstrating the ability to deliver immediate impact with key stakeholders.
- Experience in owning and driving the successful commercialization of an asset across its lifecycle, from early development to post-launch and mature brands.
Preferred Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead strategic cross-functional projects and generate momentum for key brand initiatives.
- Proven capability to collaborate in a cross-functional setup.
- Strong desire and willingness to support countries and drive performance by shaping and executing prioritized international projects.
Location
This role is based in Basel, Switzerland.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams that represent the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation
Novartis is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, due to a medical condition or disability, you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or need more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an email to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and inform us of your request and contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Application Process
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