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Field Excellence Manager

Novartis


Job Location:

Prague - Czech Republic

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Job Description Summary

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Location: Prague Czech Republic

This role is based in Prague Czech Republic. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

The Field Excellence Manager is responsible for the operational execution of field excellence processes and initiatives for Therapeutic Areas (TAs) brands or functions. The role ensures high-quality implementation of field execution models KPIs incentives territory design and reporting frameworks in line with International and country standards. The Field Excellence Manager works closely with the Execution Excellence Head to translate agreed field execution designs into effective timely and compliant implementation acting as a trusted operational partner to TA Sales Value & Access and other relevant stakeholders. This role acts as country lead for International Executional initiatives (e.g. ICE).


Job Description

Key responsibilities

Execute field excellence initiatives aligned with TA Brand and Value & Access priorities ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Design and implement optimal field force resource allocation sales force structures and territory alignments in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Deploy field execution tools KPIs account planning models and operating standards in line with defined frameworks.

Support go-to-market activities launches and cycle execution through robust field operations and execution readiness.

Drive business and performance reviews by analyzing field data and contributing to planning processes such as OneBP and budgeting.

Lead territory design activities including mapping representative placement call planning and accurate system implementation.

Develop maintain and deliver field KPIs dashboards reports and analyses to support decision-making and performance tracking.

Translate field insights into actionable recommendations to enhance capabilities effectiveness and ways of working.

Manage target setting quota allocation and field incentive programs ensuring accuracy transparency and timely execution.

Ensure operational excellence of CRM and field systems including data quality compliance and effective user adoption.

Collaborate with IT analytics and business stakeholders to drive continuous improvement system enhancements and operational efficiency.

Act as a trusted partner and change agent for stakeholders driving alignment communication and adoption of field excellence initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelors or advanced degree in Engineering Economics Business Management or Bioscience; fluency in English and Czech is mandatory; 35 years experience in commercial field excellence or sales operations roles within pharmaceutical or Life Science industry.

Strong commercial acumen with solid understanding of field execution models KPIs and incentive schemes.

Hands-on experience with CRM and field force systems (e.g. Veeva) and strong data management capabilities.

Proven experience with reporting analytics dashboards and performance monitoring.

Experience in supporting therapeutic area or brand-level commercial planning is preferred.

Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and focus on data accuracy and quality.

Ability to manage multiple operational workstreams simultaneously within structured frameworks and deadlines.

Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.

Execution-focused proactive and results-driven with strong problem-solving abilities.

High ethical standards with strong compliance orientation particularly regarding data privacy and system usage.

Openness to continuous learning and development toward advanced Field Excellence or Commercial leadership roles.

Benefits & Rewards (applicable for Prague)

Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); MultiSport Card; Find out more about Novartis Business Services: to Diversity and Inclusion

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Accessibility and accommodation

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process orin order toreceive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.


Skills Desired

Agility Analytical Thinking Brand Awareness Business Analytics Cross-Functional Collaboration Digital Marketing Marketing Strategy Media Campaigns Project Management Project Planning Sales Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Strategic Marketing Waterfall Model

Required Experience:

Manager


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Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.

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