Director, Launch Excellence Strategy (1 Of 2)

Novartis

East Hanover, NJ, USA
$185,500 - $344,500 py; performance-based cash inc...
Hybrid
U.s. biopharmaceutical brand strategy
Lead brand or franchise strategy
Launch strategy development
Novartis is seeking a Director for its U.S. Launch Excellence Strategy team to lead brand strategy for complex biopharmaceutical launches. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in biopharmaceutical brand strategy and a strong understanding of launch planning in the U.S. healthcare ecosystem

Job Summary

  • Serve as the primary strategic thought and sparring partner to several U.S. cross‑functional launch teams, shaping end‑to‑end launch strategy across the full planning horizon.
  • Ensure launch plans integrate functional deliverables into a singular, cohesive plan for customers that considers key strategic questions, tradeoffs, and risks at each phase of launch planning.
  • Lead high‑impact, multifunctional initiatives to evolve Novartis’ launch excellence method, ensuring it strengthens strategic decision‑making and enterprise trade‑off clarity, not just process adherence.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Novartis is seeking a Director for its U.S. Launch Excellence Strategy team to lead brand strategy for complex biopharmaceutical launches. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in biopharmaceutical brand strategy and a strong understanding of launch planning in the U.S. healthcare ecosystem.

Salary

$185,500 - $344,500 per year; Performance-based cash incentive and eligibility for annual equity awards; Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, disability, 401(k) with match, generous time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • U.S. biopharmaceutical brand strategy
  • lead brand or franchise strategy
  • launch strategy development
  • cross-functional trade-offs
  • AI-enabled approaches

Nice-to-have

  • challenge the status quo
  • drive strategic clarity
  • senior stakeholder influence

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in U.S. biopharmaceutical brand strategy
  • Personally led U.S. brand strategy development
  • Experience leading launch strategy for complex biopharma products
  • Experience in rare diseases, specialty, or novel technology/platform launches
  • Experience in Cardiovascular-Renal-Metabolic, Immunology, Neuroscience, Oncology therapeutic areas
  • Experience with AI solutions

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