Launch Excellence Director

Salary Range:

CHF146300.00 - CHF271700.00

Job Description Summary

At Novartis we are committed to delivering transformational medicines to patients around the world. As the Launch Excellence Director you will play a critical role in ensuring our priority Immunology and Cardiovascular Renal and Metabolic (CRM) assets achieve successful consistent and impactful launches across International markets.
In this strategic role you will serve as the dedicated Launch Excellence partner to cross-functional asset teams driving adoption of Novartis Launch Excellence Framework Launch Readiness Reviews (LRRs) One Brand Plan (OneBP) governance and pre-launch readiness indicators. Your leadership will strengthen launch strategies improve execution readiness enhance organizational capability and accelerate learning across markets.
You will collaborate closely with Commercial Medical Value & Access Patient Advocacy and Regional teams to ensure launch excellence becomes a competitive advantage and delivers meaningful value for patients and healthcare systems.

Job Description

At Novartis we are committed to delivering transformational medicines to patients around the world. As the Launch Excellence Director you will play a critical role in ensuring our priority Immunology and Cardiovascular Renal and Metabolic (CRM) assets achieve successful consistent and impactful launches across International markets.

In this strategic role you will serve as the dedicated Launch Excellence partner to cross-functional asset teams driving adoption of Novartis Launch Excellence Framework Launch Readiness Reviews (LRRs) One Brand Plan (OneBP) governance and pre-launch readiness indicators. Your leadership will strengthen launch strategies improve execution readiness enhance organizational capability and accelerate learning across markets.

You will collaborate closely with Commercial Medical Value & Access Patient Advocacy and Regional teams to ensure launch excellence becomes a competitive advantage and delivers meaningful value for patients and healthcare systems.

• Serve as the strategic Launch Excellence partner for priority Immunology and CRM assets across the portfolio.
• Provide an enterprise-wide and cross-market perspective to strengthen launch planning and execution.
• Translate asset strategies into clear launch roadmaps milestones key deliverables and critical decision points.
• Identify risks dependencies and execution challenges early ensuring proactive mitigation plans.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and coordinated launch execution.
• Incorporate customer insights market intelligence and best practices into launch strategies and planning.
  

• Drive disciplined implementation of the International Launch Excellence Framework across priority assets and markets.
• Plan facilitate and optimize Launch Readiness Reviews (LRRs) ensuring high-quality discussions decision-making and follow-up actions.
• Guide teams in the effective application of pre-launch readiness indicators and performance measures.
• Analyze readiness data to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure consistent governance while tailoring support to asset complexity lifecycle stage and market needs.
• Monitor launch milestones deliverables timelines and overall readiness to maintain momentum and accountability.
  

• Drive adoption and governance of the One Brand Plan (OneBP) framework across priority brands.
• Support teams in creating a clear strategic narrative connecting business strategy tactical execution and launch objectives.
• Facilitate high-quality OneBP reviews and leadership sign-off processes.
• Coach teams on strategic storytelling presentation quality and decision-focused communication.
• Enable cross-market knowledge sharing to improve planning quality and consistency.
• Support asset prioritization scenario planning and resource allocation discussions through structured strategic analysis.

• Identify launch capability gaps and contribute to targeted learning coaching and onboarding initiatives.
• Develop and share best practices case studies tools and lessons learned through the Launch Knowledge Library.
• Foster networks and communities that accelerate knowledge transfer across Therapeutic Areas Regions and markets.
• Analyze launch performance data and stakeholder feedback to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
• Continuously improve launch frameworks tools templates and ways of working based on business needs and user feedback.
  

• Build credibility and influence with senior leaders asset teams regional stakeholders and country organizations.
• Deliver concise insight-driven recommendations and presentations to leadership audiences.
• Champion collaboration accountability innovation compliance and patient-focused decision-making.
• Effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on high-impact activities and outcomes.
  

• Significant experience in pharmaceutical biotechnology healthcare or life sciences organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in launch planning commercialization brand strategy portfolio management or strategic business leadership.
• Strong understanding of product launch management and cross-functional execution within complex global organizations.
• Experience leading strategic initiatives across multiple markets and stakeholder groups.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to influence and lead in matrix environments without direct authority.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience interpreting business performance data and identifying actionable insights.
• Excellent communication facilitation presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration innovation integrity and patient-centricity.
  

• Experience supporting launches within Immunology Cardiovascular Renal and Metabolic (CRM) or specialty therapeutic areas.
• Experience with global or international launch excellence methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Knowledge of commercial medical market access and patient engagement processes.
• Experience in capability building change management and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Advanced degree in Business Life Sciences Pharmacy Medicine or a related field.
  

  Benefits & Rewards

  At Novartiswerecommitted to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

  Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 146300.00 - 209000.00 - 271700.00 CHF Annual

  The base salary offered isdeterminedbased on gender-neutralobjectives such as relevant skillscompetenciesand experiencein accordance withthe Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

  In addition to your base salary you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

  The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits inkindto help you thrive personally and professionally such as insurance plans retirement plans wellbeingresourcesand global recognition addition we provide flexible and hybrid working options where possible andminimum14 weekspaid parental leave.

  You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowancein accordance withthe applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines.

  Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverseequitableand inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

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  Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Skills Desired

Brand Analysis Brand Awareness Commercial Excellence Cross-Functional Collaboration Customer Engagement Customer Insights Digital Marketing Influencing Skills Inspirational Leadership Media Campaigns People Management Product Marketing Product Roadmap Return on Investment (ROI) Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Thought Leadership Trend Analysis