National Director, External Expert Engagement, Hematology

Role Description

The National Director, External Expert Engagement role is responsible for partnering and collaborating with key stakeholders to implement and execute an annual plan that includes strategies and tactics for engaging with Medical Experts (ME) and coordinating Marketing, Medical, and General Management engagements across all brands in the Hematology therapeutic area.

This role requires advanced expertise, collaboration, and leadership skills dedicated to the top MEs across the country. It involves:

• Anticipating changes in the healthcare environment to develop solutions.
• Demonstrating expertise in marketing, clinical and commercial knowledge, and stakeholder agility.
• Contributing to IMO/TLL change initiatives and improving performance at a national level.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with key internal stakeholders to conceive, design, implement, and budget for an annual plan.
• Ensuring execution of strategic/tactical marketing plans against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Leading the development and implementation of training for marketing and scientific knowledge.

This position can be based remotely anywhere in the U.S. (with some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of TLL, Account Management or related experience.
• At least 2 years of line management/people management experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in assigned disease area preferred, but required in Specialty Sales.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Ability to think creatively and conceptually.
• Financial/budgetary experience.

Requirements

• Define, identify and maintain composition of ME universe (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Rising Stars).
• Conduct and/or orchestrate cross-functional 1:1 engagements with Tier 1 MEs.
• Develop advisory board and consultancy submissions in partnership with Marketing Strategy.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs to identify, nominate and/or deploy MEs.
• Schedule and execute cross-functional engagements with Tier 1/2 MEs.
• Serve as a key point of contact between defined ME universe and Novartis.
• Collaborate on format, design and delivery of commercial educational programs.
• Serve as moderator and/or faculty for educational activities.
• Support identification and approval of Novartis commercial engagement at events.
• Develop and execute a cohesive ME engagement plan for commercial purposes.

Benefits

• Salary range: $185,500 to $344,500 per year.
• Performance-based cash incentive.
• Eligibility for annual equity awards.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company contribution and match.
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us.