Head of Therapeutic Areas (Oncology, Hematology, Immunology, CRM, NS)

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Purpose

Regional Head of Therapeutic Areas leads and manages the overall performance and revenue/profitability of all Therapy Areas (Oncology Hematology Immunology CRM NS) in the MTA region (Morocco Tunisia and Algeria) and pipeline product portfolio ensuring strategic alignment and operational delivery.

Acts as a key architect of the MTA mid- to long-term portfolio and growth strategy shaping therapy area priorities resource allocation and future go-to-market models in close partnership with the Country President and Regional leadership. Plays a critical role in scenario planning portfolio trade-offs and external positioning of Novartis across the region.

This role owns go-to market model leads brand strategy field force planning & in-field performance and execution of pre-launch and launch plans across all line functions (Access Commercial/Medical). Through cross functional coordination and KPI-driven oversight the TA Head maximizes the brand impact and commercial outcomes

As part of Country Leadership team he/she is responsible for developing a high-performing sales & marketing teams and building sustainable & enduring business partnership /relationships with key customers/ stakeholders.

Major Accountabilities

Performance and Launch Excellence

Full accountability for a multi-therapy portfolio with significant revenue scale and pipeline value including launch and pre-launch assets with long-term growth impact.

Deliver TA performance across sales market share and profitability own TA P&L budget management and adherence to Ethics Risk & Compliance.

Accelerate growth through disciplined lifecycle management: set growth plans for in-market brands and successfully launch line extensions and new products.

Lead end-to-end launch planning and execution ensuring clear roles milestones and seamless cross-functional and where applicable cross-divisional collaboration.

Continuously enhance sales force effectiveness and ROI by refining segmentation targeting coverage and capabilities; evolve commercial strategies to stay ahead of market and policy shifts.

Successful implementation of ICE across strategic assets as per agreed launch timelines

Brand Strategy Localization and Planning

Translate global Brand/Product strategy into robust localized Brand Plans; synthesize market research and analytics to pinpoint short- and long-term opportunities.

Represents MTA Therapy Areas in Regional and Global forums (portfolio launch and investment discussions)

Influences global brand strategy prioritization and resource allocation through formal governance bodies

Define customer content and brand tactics with clear resource allocation and operational alignment; ensure integrated execution across functions.

Manage brand financials and forecasting with rigor including demand inputs to Supply Chain; run business reviews and performance cycles to drive course-corrective actions.

Strong partnership/stakeholder management

Drive or support the implementation of new commercial models in close collaboration with cross functional teams to ensure triple win go-to-market strategies for the TA at the local level

Develop and strengthen strategic relationships with customers (e.g. physicians key accounts specialty pharmacies KOLs and payors) to support medical and commercial activities in alignment with compliance guidelines

Marketing and Omnichannel Execution

Orchestrate cross-functional execution of brand plans including digital programs national HCP events and patient activation leveraging EE support for logistics and compliance.

Co-design engagement tactics with Sales to ensure regulatory alignment field readiness and measurable impact across the customer and patient journeys.

Track performance through KPIs and dashboards provide strategic input to ongoing market research and optimize content and channels based on insights.

Sales Planning and Field Operations

Shape sales contributions to brand strategy; design and size the field force consistent with TA priorities customer footprint and commercial model.

Prioritize and deploy sales tactics allocate resources dynamically and adjust targeting and investments in response to market changes.

Oversee in-field execution and KPI performance (e.g. interaction quality coverage ICE) make trade-off decisions (share of voice vs. frequency) and engage directly with key customer groups; coordinate local promotional events.

Leadership & Culture

Owns the Therapy Area organizational blueprint and capability roadmap for MTA

Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to execute strategic priorities.

Build a high-performance culture manage recruiting performance and coaching; develop critical capabilities and talent pipelines.

Attract develop and retain top talent; strengthen succession plans and capabilities across the country organization.

Role-model Novartis Leadership Expectations & Behaviors inspire transformation and performance and demonstrate self-awareness with a growth mindset.

Accountable for succession planning for critical roles and future enterprise leaders

Sponsors senior talent development and cross-functional mobility at country and regional levels

Ideal Background

Education:

University degree in bioscience or business

Advanced degree in bioscience medicine business and/or management

Languages:

English

French

Experience/Professional Requirement:

Proven track-record of P&L and commercial management responsibility

Extensive (>12) years experience in leadership positions within the pharmaceutical or life science industry

Proven sales and marketing management skills preferably in multiple therapy areas

Launch excellence: leading country-level product launches and line extensions localizing global strategy into brand plans with clear milestones and cross-functional orchestration.

Deep regulatory market access and policy fluency; anticipating shifts to adapt commercial models and pricing/reimbursement strategies

Customer and stakeholder management: building strategic relationships with KOLs key accounts payors specialty pharmacies and industry associations; negotiating value-adding partnerships.

Data-driven performance management: integrating research and analytics running rigorous business reviews and executing timely course corrections and resource reallocation.

Good understanding of digital trends & solutions technology platform and products

Leading Transformation: Experiences in leading business and/or organizational transformation processes

Matrix leadership and talent development: building high-performance diverse teams; coaching succession planning and influencing across complex cross-functional and regional interfaces

Strong results orientation and willingness to have extensive involvement in day-to-day operations

Business partnership multi-stakeholder collaboration and influencing across matrix

Skills Desired