About this role
Job Description Summary
Therapy Area Head - Immunology & Neuroscience
Location : Taipei
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Are you a commercial leader who thrives on turning strategy into results, launching innovative medicines, and building high-performing teams? Join Novartis as our TA Head and shape how we bring transformative therapies to the patients who need them.
As a member of the Country Leadership Team, you'll own the full performance of the Therapeutic Area, including revenue, profitability, and pipeline portfolio. You'll lead the go-to-market model, brand strategy, field force, and launch execution, working closely with Access, Medical, Commercial, and other functions to maximize brand impact and patient reach.
Job Description
Major accountabilities
- Own the Therapy Area P&L and deliver growth in sales, market share, and profitability
- Lead end-to-end launch planning and execution for new products and line extensions
- Translate global brand strategy into localized, insight-driven brand plans
- Drive omnichannel excellence across digital programs, HCP engagement, and patient activation
- Design and size the field force, and steer in-field performance through clear KPIs
- Build strategic partnerships with KOLs, key accounts, payors, and industry stakeholders
- Pioneer new commercial models with cross-functional partners
- Develop a high-performing team through coaching, succession planning, and capability building
Requirements
- University degree in bioscience or business required. Advanced degree in bioscience, medicine, business, and/or management preferred.
- 12+ years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or life science industry
- Proven P&L ownership and strong sales and marketing management track record
- Hands-on experience leading country-level product launches
- Deep fluency in market access, regulatory, pricing, and reimbursement dynamics
- Data-driven mindset with strong business review and course-correction discipline
- Solid understanding of digital trends, platforms, and omnichannel engagement
- Experience leading transformation and influencing across a complex matrix organization
- Fluent English required; Mandarin is a plus
- Above-country or multi-market experience is an advantage
Skills Desired
Asset Management, Asset Management, Business Development, Business Strategies, Change Agility, Commercial Excellence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer-Oriented, Digital Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategies, Healthcare Industry, Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, Key Account Management, Market Access, Marketing Strategies, Market Share, Market Trends, Negotiation, People Management, Product Launches, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Profit and Loss (P&L), Sales, Sales Techniques {+ 4 more}