Senior Brand Manager, Oncology
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Job Description Summary
As a Senior Brand Manager Oncology you will play a key role in driving the growth and performance of the oncology portfolio in Canada. Partnering closely with Medical Field Force and cross-functional teams you will lead the execution of strategic and tactical initiatives to maximize brand value across the lifecycle. This role requires strong business acumen execution excellence and the ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative matrix environment.Job Description
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Location: Toronto Ontario
This role is based in Toronto Canada. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
This job posting is not for an existing position.
Key responsibilities:
Drive performance of key oncology assets through effective brand planning and execution
Develop and implement tactical marketing plans aligned with strategic brand objectives and lifecycle management
Generate high-quality timely market insights to optimize brand positioning targeting and segmentation
Partner with Medical Brand Director and Field teams to ensure strong cross-functional alignment and execution excellence
Plan and execute promotional activities including campaign development media strategy and events
Lead demand planning forecasting and financial discipline across brand-related investments
Support annual brand planning budget development and monthly forecasting processes
Track performance through defined KPIs and provide regular insights and recommendations to stakeholders
Ensure consistency of approach within the customer marketing team and alignment across stakeholders
Ensure compliance with Novartis policies including reporting of adverse events within 24 hours
Essential Requirements:
Proven experience in brand management within the pharmaceutical industry
Strong strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution
Experience working in cross-functional teams (e.g. Medical Sales Marketing)
Strong project management and operational execution skills
Ability to build trust-based relationships with key stakeholders
Business acumen with focus on driving sales growth and performance
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a matrix environment
Desirable Requirements:
Experience in Oncology or specialty care therapeutic areas
Experience in multinational or large pharmaceutical organizations
At Novartis Canada we are determined to be a valued partner and advocate with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey from drug development to diagnosis to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data technology and partnerships.
Research & Development: we focus on four core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular Renal & Metabolic Immunology Neuroscience and Oncology. We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands which today are helping millions of patients. Over the last three years our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representatives of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Agility Asset Management Commercial Excellence Cross-Functional Collaboration Customer Orientation Digital Marketing Healthcare Sector Understanding Influencing Skills Marketing Strategy Negotiation Skills Operational Excellence Priority Disease Areas Expertise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Product Marketing Product Strategy Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Strategic PartnershipsRequired Experience:
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About Company
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.