Director Mature Brands, Established Medicines

Director Mature Brands, Established Medicines

Location – Hyderabad #LI Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

• Function as a point of contact for all topics related to the US Mature Brands portfolio and ensure all other relevant functions are involved, as determined by the given situation.
• Execute late life cycle management (LCM) plans pre and post loss of exclusivity (LOE) for mature brands.
• Ensure the TBD and US Established Medicines team and broader US leadership is always aware of major product opportunities and challenges.
• Work with Finance and IDS functions to track portfolio performance and identify risks, keeping the US Established Medicines team up to date on the "performance narrative.
• Track and advise on risks & opportunities with relevant US functions (e.g. supply challenges, regulatory risks, reputational risks, opportunities to prune products or simplify manufacturing, etc.)
• Act as a key point of contact on relevant BD&L initiatives (e.g. divestments, out-licensing)  Work closely and engage with Legal, Compliance, Marketing and NPS teams to ensure tactics are aligned and implemented in an expeditious and compliant manner.
• Master the NVS Material Approval Process, including FUSE platform, compliance with pharma/FDA marketing policies, and vendor payment systems.
• Oversee development of critical market research and manage vendor RFP process and ensuring contracting compliance.
• Support the US Established Medicines team in budget development and management for Mature Brands. Manages a Mature Brands Manager, effectively delegating work, monitoring performance and providing coaching and development.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: :

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of 12 years of pharmaceutical experience in areas including: Strategy / General Management / Portfolio Management, Marketing, Market Access / Patient Services Insights / Analytics / Forecasting / Decision Support
• Demonstrated success in the areas of commercial pharmaceuticals and a track record of strong execution, handling complex analysis, and results
• Experience analyzing complex situations and processes and effectively integrating and synthesizing the data to form a complete cohesive picture
• Strong interpersonal, communication, influencing and analytical skills combined with a proven ability to successfully collaborate across a matrix organization
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information to develop recommendations, and ability to persuade / influence organization pursuit of recommended path
• Ability to drive multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines

Desirable Requirements:

• Thorough understanding, knowledge of and experience with US healthcare dynamics and the drivers of pharmaceutical value
• Experience managing products / portfolios that are not actively promoted / in late life cycle

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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