Lead, Strategic Oncology Priority Accounts

Novartis Group Companies; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 168,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous time off

Job summary

Novartis Group Companies is seeking an Associate Director for Oncology Priority Accounts. This field-based, remote opportunity supports key accounts across the US geography.

You will drive product pull-through, develop strategic plans with regional leadership, and build senior-level partnerships to enable account buying of Novartis products. The role requires 8+ years in pharma/healthcare with cross-functional leadership, strong understanding of US healthcare, and ability to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from 4-year college or university.
• 8+ years' experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or similarly structured industries with large, geographically dispersed teams; cross‑functional experience.
• 2+ years' experience in project management and translation of strategy into execution.
• 2+ years' experience leading complex projects requiring cross functional and national alignment.
• Must reside within territory or within ~100 miles of territory border; willing to travel 60–80% across broad geography; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs at all levels and leverage insights into account dynamics and strategy.
• Develop strategic plans with senior regional leadership; co-own pre-launch strategy and cross-team execution.
• Build strategic customer relationships and align with multiple partners (HCP and non-HCP).
• Identify opportunities for collaboration with account executives and HQ exchanges.
• Create internal cross-functional opportunities to enable engagement across functions.
• Own account performance and drive demand-generating initiatives.
• Lead communications between Novartis and priority accounts and internal teams.

Skills

Accountability

Commercial Excellence

Complexity Management

Customer Engagement

Integrated Marketing

Key Account Management

Market Development

Professional Ethics

Revenue Growth

Strategic Leadership

Value Propositions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Novartis Group Companies is seeking an Associate Director for Oncology Priority Accounts. This field-based, remote opportunity supports key accounts across the US geography.

You will drive product pull-through, develop strategic plans with regional leadership, and build senior-level partnerships to enable account buying of Novartis products. The role requires 8+ years in pharma/healthcare with cross-functional leadership, strong understanding of US healthcare, and ability to travel extensively.