Therapeutic Area Head: Growth & Launch Leader

Novartis; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 113,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Hybrid working options

14 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a TA Head for Austria to lead sales and marketing for the therapeutic area, shaping local launch plans and adapting global strategies. You will drive performance, manage a cross-functional team, and build strong partnerships with external stakeholders while overseeing budget and compliance.

The role requires extensive pharma leadership experience, a track record of launches, and the ability to operate in a hybrid work environment with national and regional collaboration.

Qualifications

• University degree in Science and/or Business, Marketing or Clinical Research.
• MBA or Doctoral degree (MD/Pharm. D/PhD) preferred.
• Fluent English; German language is beneficial.
• Substantial sales and marketing experience within pharma with P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic area brand performance in sales, market share and profitability to meet budget targets.
• Grow the TA by planning launches, lifecycle management and partnerships.
• Design and drive new commercial partner models to maximize impact.
• Define and oversee launch planning and execution of key launches.
• Optimize sales force performance and ROI; develop capabilities and tactics.
• Lead the TA team and ensure cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Medical, Value & Access.
• Manage budget and financial performance aligned with ethics, risk, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Sales and marketing experience

People management

Education

University degree in Science or Business

MBA or MD/PhD preferred

Job description

Novartis is seeking a TA Head for Austria to lead sales and marketing for the therapeutic area, shaping local launch plans and adapting global strategies. You will drive performance, manage a cross-functional team, and build strong partnerships with external stakeholders while overseeing budget and compliance.

The role requires extensive pharma leadership experience, a track record of launches, and the ability to operate in a hybrid work environment with national and regional collaboration.