Disease Area Lead Neuroscience

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 155.000 - 287.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working options

Insurance plans

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Novartis is seeking a senior leader to drive disease area strategy across the region with country-level accountability. You will shape brand strategy, lead launches, and oversee performance across markets, partnering with cross-functional teams to align priorities and deliver commercial excellence.

You will influence strategy in a matrix environment, leveraging deep market and financial insights, while developing talent and ensuring strong leadership within the disease area.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in science, business or related discipline.
• Fluent English.
• 8-10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a strong focus on commercial roles.
• Prior commercial country leadership experience (e.g., Therapeutic Area Head, Commercial Portfolio Head, Execution Excellence Head, Marketing & Sales Head).
• Proven experience in brand strategy development, execution and performance management at country level.
• Hands-on experience supporting product launches, lifecycle management and/or market development.

Aufgaben

• Drive disease area strategy execution and performance management across the region, aligning country plans with regional/international priorities.
• Provide input into International Brand Strategy forums and share regional insights on market evolution.
• Monitor implementation of brand strategies with regular performance reviews and country deep dives.
• Lead and support launch readiness activities across priority markets.
• Strengthen competitive excellence by identifying opportunities to improve market leadership and address adoption barriers.
• Drive consistent commercial excellence across the region using customer insights, segmentation and KPI tracking.
• Coordinate with Medical, Value & Access, Regulatory and country teams to align priorities.
• Support portfolio planning, investment oversight and budget preparation for the disease area.
• Build disease area expertise across country teams and share best practices.
• Contribute to talent development and leadership within the disease area.

Kenntnisse

Asset Management

Business Development

Commercial Excellence

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Digital Marketing

Influencing Skills

Inspirational Leadership

Key Account Management

Market Access

Product Launches

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Sales

Stakeholder Engagement

Value Propositions

Ausbildung

University degree in science, business or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Salary Range:

CHF154,700.00 - CHF287,300.00

Job Description Summary

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Job Description

Key responsibilities

• Drive disease area strategy execution and performance management across the region, ensuring country plans are aligned with regional and international priorities.
• Provide disease area input into International Brand Strategy forums and share regional insights on customer needs, market evolution and competitive dynamics.
• Monitor implementation of brand strategies across countries, including regular performance reviews, country deep dives and feedback loops with regional and international teams.
• Lead and support launch readiness activities across priority markets, including Launch Readiness Reviews, action planning and readiness gap management.
• Strengthen competitive excellence by identifying opportunities to improve market leadership, address adoption barriers and support effective execution in evolving treatment landscapes.
• Drive consistent commercial excellence across the region, including effective use of customer engagement insights, segmentation, coverage planning, omnichannel execution and field performance KPIs.
• Partner with regional Medical, Value & Access, Regulatory, Execution Excellence and country commercial teams to align market-shaping, stakeholder engagement and evidence-generation priorities.
• Support portfolio planning, investment oversight, budget monitoring and preparation of business cases or planning materials for the assigned disease area.
• Build disease area expertise across country teams by sharing best practices, strengthening capabilities and contributing to a collaborative, performance-oriented culture.
• Contribute to talent development across the disease area by identifying key talent, supporting development plans and fostering a strong leadership community.

Essential Requirements

• University degree in science, business or a related discipline.
• Fluent English.
• 8-10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on commercial roles.
• Prior commercial country leadership experience, for example as Therapeutic Area Head, Commercial Portfolio Head, Execution Excellence Head, Marketing & Sales Head or an equivalent commercial leadership role.
• Proven experience in brand strategy development, execution and performance management at country level.
• Hands-on experience supporting product launches, lifecycle management and/or market development activities.
• Strong ability to interpret market, performance and financial data to support decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in matrix environments, with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in neuroscience, rare diseases and/or highly competitive therapeutic areas.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and market dynamics in larger, complex markets.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 154,700.00 - 221,000.00 - 287,300.00 CHF Annual

The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience, in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and, upon joining Novartis, will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: Novartis Life Handbook

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Skills Desired

• Asset Management
• Business Development
• Commercial Excellence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Digital Marketing
• Influencing Skills
• Inspirational Leadership
• Key Account Management
• Market Access
• Market Share
• Market Trends
• People Management
• Product Launches
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Profit and Loss (P&L)
• Sales
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Management
• Value Propositions