Job Description Summary
The Commercial Excellence Sr Manager / Manager for Hong Kong and Macau at Novartis will drive strategic initiatives to optimize commercial performance across multiple therapeutic areas (TAs) including but not limited to oncology cardiovascular neuroscience. This role requires a highly strategic leader with deep expertise in marketing sales force effectiveness (SFE) capabilities and new product launch experience. The successful candidate will align commercial strategies with the Companys objectives enhance operational efficiency support launch excellence and foster cross-functional collaboration to drive sustainable growth and patient impact in the Hong Kong and Macau markets.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement commercial strategies to maximize revenue and market share across multiple TAs aligning with the Companys priorities and objectives.
- Launch Excellence: Lead and support new product launches ensuring seamless execution through robust launch planning stakeholder alignment and market readiness tailored to the unique regulatory and healthcare landscapes of Hong Kong and Macau.
- New Product Launch Expertise: Apply proven experience in launching products to develop go-to-market strategies including pricing positioning and omnichannel promotional campaigns compliant with local regulations.
- Cross-TA Expertise: Leverage experience in multiple TAs to tailor commercial approaches ensuring relevance and impact in the diverse Hong Kong and Macau markets.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize advanced analytics market insights and competitive intelligence to inform strategy and optimize commercial outcomes leveraging Novartis digital and data capabilities.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal (e.g. Medical Affairs Market Access Regulatory Affairs) and external stakeholders (e.g. healthcare providers KOLs) to align on objectives and drive execution excellence in Hong Kong and Macau.
- Capability Building: Develop training programs and tools to upskill Field Force and marketing teams fostering a culture of continuous improvement and alignment with Novartis values.
- Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs and dashboards to track commercial performance providing actionable recommendations to leadership to support Novartis growth ambitions.
Qualifications:
- Education: MBA or advanced degree in Business Marketing Life Science or a related discipline. Degree holder in related discipline will also be considered
Experience:
- 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical commercial roles with a proven track record in marketing in Hong Kong Macau. Solid experience in sales an advantage.
- Demonstrated expertise across multiple TAs relevant to Novartis portfolio.
- Strong background in driving Field force effectiveness including territory planning CRM systems (e.g. Veeva) and performance analytics.
- Proven experience in leading successful new product launches in Hong Kong or similar markets.
- Experience in strategic planning and execution in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment preferably within a matrixed global organization.
Skills:
- Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities with a focus on patient-centric solutions.
- Proficient in data analytics and commercial tools to drive decision-making.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to manage complex cross-functional projects and deliver results in a fast-paced competitive market.
- Language: Fluent in English and Cantonese; Mandarin is a strong plus.
Skills Desired
Building Construction Business Development Business Networking Business Partners Business Strategy Collaboration Corporate Development Curiosity Decision Tree (Forecasting Model) Diversity & Inclusion Finance Go-To-Market Strategy Influencing Skills Key Account Management Leadership Lean Six Sigma Management Consulting Pmp (Project Management Professional) Strategic Planning Transformation Programs
Required Experience:
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