Rare Disease Lead

Responsibilities:

• Drives portfolio performance by identifying strategic growth opportunities across countries and brands.
• Outlines actionable strategic goals for the rare diseases business over the defined planning period, and coordinates efforts of local operations and support functions.
• Develops and executes a sound cross-functional business plan including revenue forecasts, resource estimation and tactical investments required to deliver target performance.
• Coordinates matrix of local teams in creating focused plans and delivering excellence in execution in individual countries. Monitors implementation against agreed budget and timelines.
• Builds influential and collaborative relationships with identified external stakeholders in collaboration with local IM country organisations/Medical Affairs, Market Access, Patient Advocacy, External Affairs and commercial to ensure effective patient access and outcomes.
• Increase the awareness of rare disease brands, programs, and disease areas through scientific presentations, projects, and educational training.
• Works seamlessly across the wider Novatis IM organisations to ensure support for and delivery of projects.
• Demonstrates understanding and behavious consistent with the culture of ethics, integrity and Novartis values and complies with all applicable policies, laws and regulations.
• Complies with all Novartis standards of behaviour and ethics.

Requirements:

• University degree in Medicine or Pharmacy
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Brand Management/Medical Affairs roles in international pharmaceutical companies, preferably in multiple therapeutic areas positions. Exposure to orphan drugs is a plus.
• Scientific credibility and demonstrated ability to influence members of the medical/scientific community.
• Demonstrable ability as a self-starter and to work in a cross-functional environment.
• Direct experience of working with PAGs is highly valued.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to identify shared goals and achieve consensus among individuals and stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English language, additional languages are plus.
• Prepared to travel when required.