Job ID
REQ-10066477
Location
Switzerland
Summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join our team and support our mission to advance care for individuals living with rare renal conditions.
As the Executive Director, Rare Renal, you will be responsible for leading the overall brand strategy for our rare renal portfolio across key international markets. You will shape the long-term vision, guide strategic planning, and oversee the development and execution of integrated strategies to support successful launches and sustainable growth.
This role focuses on major markets including Germany, Japan, and China, and encompasses three broader regions. You will drive the commercialization of current and future rare renal assets, including lifecycle management initiatives.
The Executive Director reports to the Renal International Disease Area Head and collaborates closely with cross-functional partners in Development, Medical Affairs, Value & Access, and Customer & Market Activation to ensure effective strategy implementation. Additionally, the role serves as a key commercial representative across multiple internal forums.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- International Launch Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of the launch plan for assigned products and indications, ensuring alignment with overall asset strategy and corporate objectives.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Orchestrate a global cross-functional team (Medical, Regulatory, Access, Commercial, Supply, etc.) to deliver seamless launch execution.
- Launch Readiness: Assess and drive readiness across core and priority markets, identifying risks and enabling mitigation plans to ensure timely launch execution.
- Insight Integration: Leverage market research, competitive intelligence, and stakeholder feedback to refine positioning, messaging, and tactical planning.
- International - Local Partnership: Collaborate closely with regional and country teams to ensure the successful execution of international strategies, providing guidance and tools for market success.
- Milestone Tracking & Governance: Define and track critical launch milestones and KPIs; lead governance updates and ensure timely decision-making across key forums.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate the Rare Renal vision and strategic goals effectively to senior leaders, including the International Leadership Team (ILT), Country Presidents (CP), and regional heads.
- Compliance & Excellence: Uphold the highest standards of compliance and launch excellence in all activities.
- Collaboration: Work closely with global development teams to establish the Target Product Profile & Integrated Evidence Plan to maximize commercialization & patient access potential for rare renal portfolio indications in key international markets.
- Budget Accountability: Oversee the overall commercial budget and align it with the cross-functional team.
Essential Requirements:
- At least 15 years of commercial experience in various functions, demonstrating a robust understanding of the commercial landscape.
- Proven track record of successful launches, with experience in commercial leadership and therapeutic area (TA) leadership.
- Experience with high-performing or high-growth brands or markets, with an understanding of key drivers influencing customer and patient behavior for successful asset launches.
- Proficient in translating scientific data into differentiated brand value propositions for impactful launches from pre-launch through lifecycle management (LCM).
- Strong ability to collaborate and partner with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic and performance targets.
- Recent significant Profit and Loss (P&L) leadership experience at the country level.
Desirable Requirements:
- Commercial experience in the renal disease area.
- Launch experience in the Top 11 International Countries.
Benefits
This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we will support your personal and professional growth: Novartis Life Handbook.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Novartis is dedicated to fostering an outstanding, inclusive work environment and building diverse teams that represent the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals. If, due to a medical condition or disability, you require special accommodations during 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 provide the nature of your request and contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Why Novartis
Helping individuals with diseases and their families requires more than just innovative science; it necessitates a community of intelligent, passionate individuals like you—collaborating, supporting, and inspiring one another to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Are you ready to create a brighter future together?
Application Process
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Division: International
Business Unit: Marketing
Company / Legal Entity: Novartis Pharma AG
Functional Area: Commercial & General Management
Job Type: Full time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift Work: No