Remote Oncology Priority Accounts Director

Novartis; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 186,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Director, Oncology Priority Accounts to lead major accounts and improve market access across a broad geography. You will manage senior-level relationships and craft business plans to achieve targets while coordinating across HQ, regional teams, and customers for strategic launches.

The role requires extensive cross-functional leadership, deep oncology product insight, and the ability to travel frequently within the territory; remote/field-based work is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from 4-year college or university.
• 10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or similarly structured industries with large, geographically dispersed teams.
• 2+ years in project management and translation of strategy into execution.
• 2+ years leading complex projects requiring cross-functional and national alignment.
• Must reside within territory and be able to travel 60-80% within the territory; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs at all levels and articulate business insights.
• Craft strategic approaches aligning with Novartis goals and strengthen account relationships.
• Lead strategy and execution around launches, coordinating HQ, account, and regional teams.
• Interact with account executives at C-suite and D-suite levels as the main oncology contact.
• Foster cross-department teamwork to involve multiple functions and stakeholders.
• Own account performance with a focus on meaningful results.
• Ensure clear communication between Novartis and key accounts and internal teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Novartis is seeking a Director, Oncology Priority Accounts to lead major accounts and improve market access across a broad geography. You will manage senior-level relationships and craft business plans to achieve targets while coordinating across HQ, regional teams, and customers for strategic launches.

The role requires extensive cross-functional leadership, deep oncology product insight, and the ability to travel frequently within the territory; remote/field-based work is expected.