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Bringing life-changing medicines to millions of people, Novartis stands at the forefront of cutting-edge medical science and innovative digital technology. As a global company, we offer abundant resources and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our diverse learning suite comprises thousands of programs, along with an in-house marketplace for rotations and project work. With a strong pipeline of medicines, our ongoing transformation aims not only to deliver growth for our business but also to expedite the introduction of innovative medicines to patients.
Job Description
Our ambition is to lead in immunology across international markets, with Remibrutinib at the forefront as a prioritized launch for the organization. The Director International, Remibrutinib, plays a pivotal role in supporting the development and execution of the end-to-end brand strategy for Remibrutinib across major international markets. As a key member of the International commercial team, this role will focus on collaboration with our top three countries—Germany, Japan, and China—to drive the successful launch and growth of Remibrutinib, including the launch of CSU and other upcoming indications.
The incumbent will work closely with the International Medical Affairs, Value & Access, and Customer & Market Activation teams to ensure a consistent strategy development and execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies, including product positioning, differentiation, and scientific messaging to maximize market penetration.
- Collaborate with launch teams in the top three countries (China, Japan, and Germany) to create robust strategic plans, ensuring meticulous execution and performance measurement.
- Continuously collect and integrate feedback from countries and regions to refine and enhance brand strategy and specific projects or deliverables.
- Analyze market trends and conduct market research, capturing customer perspectives and deeply understanding market dynamics and competition. Utilize data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions.
- Support Remibrutinib International Commercialization Excellence (ICE) initiatives, driving best practices in customer engagement strategies.
Essential Requirements
- Over 10 years of commercial experience across various functions in country(s) and/or above country, demonstrating a broad and deep understanding of the commercial landscape.
- Proven track record of successful launches, particularly in core markets.
- Marketing experience, ideally in immunology, with familiarity in working with dermatologists and allergologists.
- Team player with experience in high-performing/high-growth brands or markets, possessing a clear understanding of key drivers influencing customer and patient behavior for successful asset launches.
- Strong track record in collaborating and partnering with cross-unit, cross-functional teams and key markets to achieve strategic and performance targets.
Leadership Capabilities
- Proven ability to manage and drive performance, ensuring targets are met and exceeded in challenging markets.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire teams, foster cross-functional collaboration, and think strategically in dynamic environments.
- Focus on larger, long-term issues while creating effective plans and strategies. Comfortable navigating organizational dynamics.
- Establish credibility and influence across diverse stakeholders, adept at operating in environments characterized by shared outcomes and cross-business accountabilities.
- Exhibit enterprise leadership by balancing diverse stakeholders and conflicting priorities to drive results.
- Empower teams for efficient execution across organizational layers and geographies.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with senior stakeholders (both internal and external) to align on vision, purpose, and goals, thereby generating trust and building credibility.
Application Process
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.