Launch Excellence Manager

Job title:

Launch Excellence Manager

Company:

Novartis

Job description

Job Description Summary In 2026, Novartis aims to launch an innovative drug in the field of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), with subsequent line extensions in underserved disease areas in the years to follow.The launch excellence manager (LEM) is an early commercial lead that drives, together with a cross-functional team, the launch strategy for this priority pipeline asset in the Netherlands.The LEM orchestrates the cross-functional work in the Dutch market. This LEM position has 2 important priorities: (re-)shaping and broadening the CSU market and paving the way for a successful launch of the priority pipeline asset in dermatology. Must-haves are a strategic and agile mindset, external focus and proactivity in seizing opportunities that enable access and adoption.Job DescriptionMajor accountabilities:Together with cross-functional colleagues, ensure launch readiness for this priority pipeline assetIdentify area market insights and opportunities via customer interactionsDeliver and create a plan with clear milestones to re-shape and broaden the CSU marketCoordinate and drive the development of an integrated launch strategy and plan with clear milestones and deliverablesResponsible for execution, monitoring and analysis of the agreed tactical plansAnticipate on future trends/events in therapeutic area and market environment that could affect the potential of the productEstablish trust with local stakeholders to discuss the current unmet needs & the need to raise the bar for treatments and landscapeIdentify and roll-out of the optimal Go-to-Market model for the NetherlandsUnderstand and analyze the commercial opportunity (Pop2Sales)Key performance indicators:In compliance with local functional business requirements:Ramping up resources & activities in the Netherlands at the right time and scaleStrategy in place to scale up awareness ánd advocacy around this innovative new treatmentThought leader mapping beyond Medical Experts and advocacy building in collaboration with medical teamLaunch exceeding historical benchmarksMinimum Requirements:University degree in a relevant field, e.g. health sciences, business, marketing or similar.Fluent in Dutch and English (oral and written)Work Experience:At least 5-10 years of relevant work experience in the pharma industry, including product launchesExperience with development of strategy and re-shaping/building a new marketExperience with marketing, sales forecasting and financial workIn-depth knowledge and understanding of the Dutch healthcare landscape and solid experience with customer engagement​Skills:Advanced communication and presentation skillsAdvanced organizational skillsDemonstrated flexibility and work-agilityDemonstrated motivational skillsExcellent analytic and digital skillsSkills Desired Access And Reimbursement Strategy, Agility, Analytical Skill, Analytical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer-Centric Mindset, Employee Development, Finance, Go-To-Market Strategy, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Health Economics, Health Policy, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Market Access Strategy, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Process Management, Public Affairs, Real World Evidence (RWE), Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Value Propositions, Waterfall Model

Expected salary

Location

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Sun, 11 May 2025 01:13:54 GMT

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