Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Director Commercial Operations will contribute to elevating excellence in execution in the US organization by contributing to consistently boosting performance achieving executional certainty and ensuring operational effectiveness across the GM organization. This will be achieved in close collaboration and at the service of TA Heads GMs and Functions so that we can fully unleash the potential and power of the US model through simplicity empowerment clarity and proper governance.

This role reports functionally to the VP General Manager Established Medicines Portfolio & Commercial Operations and operationally to the SVP Therapeutic Area Head for Oncology.
This role engages with all levels of the organization identifying areas of operational focus to enable business-critical change. The Director Commercial Operations plays a critical role in the US organization by managing General Management meetings/engagement operations leading key initiatives and contributing to develop cross-divisional interconnectivity also through change management activities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the TA Head GMs and BEL to manage operations by orchestrating the preparation of all deliverables prioritizing time commitment and workload
• Ensure readiness for key TA engagements such as ECN meetings LRRs (Launch Readiness Reviews) and MBRs (Management Business Reviews)
• Support Investor Relations process (e.g. preparation for Quarterly Earnings calls)
• Drive alignment and prioritization of TA activities through TAAF (TA Alignment Forum)
• Lead and manage key initiatives for the General Management organization in collaboration with US Functions related to key business priorities
• Influence decisions and drive alignment between US TA priorities and US enterprise strategy including alignment with S&G and INT Teams
• Oversee critical initiatives to drive excellence in our culture operations and ways of working
• Build excellence in day-to-day meeting operations processes and outcomes

Essential Requirements:

Education (minimum/desirable):

Bachelors Degree required Masters Degree preferred

Experience:

• 7 years combined experience in pharmaceutical biotech healthcare or healthcare consulting industry inclusive of at least 2 different types of cross-functional roles/experiences
• 4 years leading complex projects requiring cross-functional alignment
• 2 years functional experience in the US Commercial preferred
• Strong business acumen excellent strategic thinking and effective problem solving
• Track record of exceptional performance and execution that drives results in a cross-functional matrix ; Proven self-starter with high standards of excellence an innovative mindset and the ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate operate and influence the organization ; Outstanding ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty
• Strong executive presence and ability to interact with senior Leadership; Curiosity excellent listening skills and ability to challenge current thinking
• Strong customer-focus mindset ; Excellent PowerPoint skills

The salary for this position is expected to range between $185500.00 and $344500.00 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to or call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$185500.00 - $344500.00

Skills Desired

Agility Agility Asset Management Business Development Business Strategy Commercial Excellence Cross-Functional Collaboration Cross-Functional Team Leadership Customer Orientation Digital Marketing Healthcare Sector Understanding Influencing Skills Inspirational Leadership Joint Ventures Key Account Management Market Access Marketing Strategy Market Share Market Trends Medical Affairs Negotiation Skills People Management Priority Disease Areas Expertise Product Launches Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) 3 more

Required Experience:

Director

Job Tags

Full time

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