Company
pharmaceutical or life science
CommercialPortfolioHead
“Commercial Portfolio Head. Skills: commercial partnerships, lifecycle management, digital marketing execution, P&L management, cross-functional team leadership. Maximize value generation and patient access across the product portfolio through innovative go-to-market models, commercial alliances and partnerships, and effective lifecycle management. Ensure efficient collaboration with above- and in-country functions to execute strategies within a resource-constrained environment”
What You'll Achieve.
maximizes value generation and patient access across the product portfolio; measurable value creation from commercial partnerships; defined ROI targets
Industry & Context.
strategic decision-making skills; prioritization; go/no-go decisions; resource optimization
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University degree in science or business with extensive senior leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or life science, advanced degree, fluency in English required, Proven track record of P&L ownership and commercial portfolio management, Extensive experience leading mature product portfolios, including onboarding, LoE planning, and post-LoE value optimization, Demonstrated expertise in commercial partnerships, including opportunity scanning, negotiation, governance, and measurable value creation, experience in regulated digital marketing execution, content governance, and performance analytics, Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams across Legal, Finance, Market Access, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and related functions, strategic decision-making skills, including prioritization, go/no-go decisions, and resource optimization, Demonstrated matrix leadership capabilities with a focus on talent development, succession planning, and culture building, Enterprise mindset with a focus on long-term portfolio value, sustainability, and disciplined resource allocation, Outcome-oriented leadership style with clear KPI focus and data-driven execution
Nice to Have
local language desirable (Romanian)
What You'll Do.
Maximize value generation and patient access across the product portfolio through innovative go-to-market models
commercial alliances and partnerships
and effective lifecycle management
Ensure efficient collaboration with above- and in-country functions to execute strategies within a resource-constrained environment
and manage commercial partnerships and alliances that enhance portfolio value and support strategic objectives across the country portfolio
Pilot innovative commercial and international projects with potential to scale at regional or international level
Drive digital marketing execution by managing compliant digital channels
and engagement strategies in partnership with Therapy Area leaders
Lead end-to-end lifecycle management for mature brands
including onboarding from TAs
loss-of-exclusivity preparation
and post-LoE value retention strategies
and Regulatory functions to manage risks
volume and value erosion
and governance across the portfolio
ensuring disciplined spend aligned with investment guidelines and defined ROI targets
Monitor brand and portfolio performance
and performance vigilance indicators to inform prioritization and decision-making
Oversee operational portfolio matters including ad hoc requests
and continuity of supply in collaboration with Supply Chain
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to execute prioritized portfolio tactics effectively and efficiently
Build and sustain a high-performance culture by attracting
strengthening succession pipelines
and role-modeling Novartis leadership behaviors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Ensure efficient collaboration with above- and in-country functions; Partner with Legal, Value & Access, Supply Chain, Finance, and Regulatory functions; Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams
Process & Methodology
Pilot innovative commercial and international projects, execute prioritized portfolio tactics effectively and efficiently
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