Strategic Lead, Oncology Priority Accounts

Novartis Group Companies; East Hanover (NJ); Remote; USD 168,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life and disability benefits

401(k) with company contribution and 1

Generous time off

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies in the United States (East Hanover, NJ) seeks an experienced Associate Director, Oncology Priority Accounts to drive product pull-through and strategic account plans. You will collaborate with HQ and regional teams to enable executive exchanges, build senior relationships, and translate strategy into field execution.

The role requires 8+ years in pharma/healthcare, strong cross-functional leadership, and travel 60–80% across the territory; a valid driver’s license is

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, including cross-functional roles.
• 2+ years' experience in project management and translation of strategy into execution.
• 2+ years' experience leading complex projects requiring cross functional and national alignment.
• Track record of exceptional performance and execution that drives results.
• Residency within territory or within ~100 miles; 60–80% travel across broad geography; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs from departments to C-Suite and leverage insights on account dynamics.
• Develop strategic plans with leadership to advance objectives and co-own pre-launch strategy across HQ and regions.
• Build strategic customer relationships, consulting with HCPs and other partners to align priorities.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration with account C-Suite and HQ exchanges.
• Create internal cross-functional collaboration to enable engagement across functions.
• Own account performance and provide solutions to challenges and ambiguity.
• Lead communications between Novartis and priority accounts, and with internal teams.
• Manage multiple priority accounts across broad geography with travel requirements.

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 of Companies in the United States (East Hanover, NJ) seeks an experienced Associate Director, Oncology Priority Accounts to drive product pull-through and strategic account plans. You will collaborate with HQ and regional teams to enable executive exchanges, build senior relationships, and translate strategy into field execution.

The role requires 8+ years in pharma/healthcare, strong cross-functional leadership, and travel 60–80% across the territory; a valid driver’s license is