Director, Launch Excellence Strategy

Role Overview

• Serve as the primary strategic thought and sparring partner to U.S. cross‑functional launch teams
• Ensure launch strategies reflect the available evidence, patient impact, and long-term value creation
• Drive data-informed strategic decision-making and inform annual and multi-year financial planning
• Lead high‑impact, multifunctional initiatives to evolve Novartis’ launch excellence method

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred
• 10+ years of experience in U.S. biopharmaceutical brand strategy, marketing, commercial strategy
• Demonstrated experience leading launch strategy for complex or high-profile biopharma products
• Deep understanding of the roles and strategic contributions of each function across the launch planning horizon
• Experience in one or more of these therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular-Renal-Metabolic, Immunology, Neuroscience, Oncology

Benefits

• Health, life and disability benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution and match
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves