Brand Manager - Neuroscience

Novartis Farmacéutica; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a Marketing Lead for their Neuroscience division, focusing on Multiple Sclerosis. This permanent position requires 8-10 years of experience, including direct marketing expertise. You will develop strategic plans, drive performance, and lead cross-functional teams to maximize brand impact.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of pharmaceutical experience with at least 2 years in Marketing.
• Deep understanding of Canadian pharmaceutical advertising regulations.
• Experience working with multi-functional teams and leading without authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing brand strategies.
• Drive marketing initiatives to support business performance.
• Accountable for annual sales objectives and budget investments.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Montreal or Toronto #LI-Hybrid

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role; please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

About the role:

Drive ONE TA strategy ensuring strong competitive x-functional leadership & maintaining functional strategic alignment and collaboration though leading ruthless focus on key priorities to maximize brand performance and impact within the Multiple Sclerosis space

The role reports directly into the Neuroscience Strategic Director and you will work closely a cross-functional team.

Permanent position

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a “one team” cross-functional mindset role-modeling clear expectations for the extended team to ensure optimal prioritization, alignment, development and execution of brand strategies and tactics (commercial, finance, Value and Access, Comms & PE etc.)
• Drive the strategy development and execution of key marketing initiatives to support business performance
• Drive development of competitive strategies/tactical plans and oversee strategic directions of the brand
• Prepare and lead ongoing commercial field upskilling and the onboarding process for Neuroscience
• Co-accountability for annual sales objectives and budget investment accountability on entire spend with the Strategic Neuroscience Director
• Devise and recommend appropriate product strategies through the analysis of available data (performance report, customer experience impact etc)

Harmonize all current resources (including Risk Management Process) in line with current strategy

Liaise with internal stakeholders on key learnings to maximize opportunities.

Bachelor’s degree with 8-10 years of pharmaceutical experience (+2 years Marketing), with an excellent track record for driving performance

Superior Business Acumen / Strategic Thinking and Planning

Deep understanding of the Canadian pharmaceutical advertising regulations

Initiative, self-motivation and superior organizational and time management skills

Experience working with multi - functional teams within a large organization & leading without authority

• Experience in Multiple Sclerosis or with biologics

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Functional Area Marketing

Job Type Full time

Employment Type Regular

Shift Work No

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