ANZ Therapy Area Lead: Strategy, Growth & Launch

Novartis, Australia & New Zealand; Australia; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Australia & New Zealand is seeking an exceptional Therapy Area Head to lead a key portfolio across ANZ. Reporting to the Country President, ANZ, this senior leadership role drives strategy, performance and growth, leading commercial teams and partnering with Medical Affairs, Value & Access and regional teams.

The role requires a proven track record in leading high-performing teams, delivering growth, and shaping payer and market access strategies in a complex healthcare landscape.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior commercial leadership experience in pharma/healthcare.
• Experience in brand strategy and launch execution across ANZ.
• Strong stakeholder management and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the therapy area strategy, portfolio performance and growth across ANZ, delivering sales, market share, profitability and budget targets.
• Develop and oversee short- and long-term commercial, marketing and sales plans aligned with regional and global strategy.
• Drive launch excellence, lifecycle management, product growth, line extensions and new product introductions.
• Monitor market trends, customer insights, sales performance and competitive dynamics to inform decisions.
• Partner with Medical Affairs, Value & Access, Customer & Market Activation, regional teams for aligned strategy and execution.
• Build relationships with key customers and stakeholders including healthcare professionals, payors and KOLs.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing sales and marketing team.
• Enhance sales force effectiveness, digital and customer-led solutions and operational excellence.
• Ensure alignment with Ethics, Risk and Compliance policies.

Skills

Senior leadership

Pharma strategy

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Launch excellence

Job description

Novartis Australia & New Zealand is seeking an exceptional Therapy Area Head to lead a key portfolio across ANZ. Reporting to the Country President, ANZ, this senior leadership role drives strategy, performance and growth, leading commercial teams and partnering with Medical Affairs, Value & Access and regional teams.

The role requires a proven track record in leading high-performing teams, delivering growth, and shaping payer and market access strategies in a complex healthcare landscape.