Major accountabilities:

• Cardiovascular Diseases, Neurology and Breast Cancer brand strategy, in charge of Strategy Plan, IPS and brand team management
• TA and brand operations, incl. Operational plan, brand team management and marketing and field force execution
• Fully accountable for the assigned brands and deliver all programs related to optimize return to Novartis: promotion, FF detailing, promotional materials, symposium
• Lead the development of customer insights through appropriate techniques/tools, ex. Advisory Board, Market Research by understanding disease and market dynamics.
  Understand and use marketing principles and processes to deliver to customer needs.
• Proactively develop or lead the development of marketing and promotional mix to meet brand objectives and customer needs.
• Ensure that operational plans are created and delivered in the way which appropriate to the assigned brands’ life cycle to optimize return for Novartis.
• Ensure proper brand finance and budget management, including appropriate management of A&P budget and inventory forecast in line with local distributor.
• Monitor business performance and external environment. Ensure that corrective action is delivered to achieve business objectives.

Requirements:

• Pharmacist background
• Solid marketing experience in the pharmaceutical sector including new launch
• Strong customer engagement
• Successful record of contribution and/or P&L responsibility
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead through influencing cross-functional and senior management to impact decision-making.
• Experience in the specialty fields like cardiovascular, oncology, neurology will be an added advantage
• Experience in workings with international/local NGOs and health partners in Health System Strengthening and patient access are preferred
• English.