Marketing Director - Neuroscience

Job Description Summary

Accountable for the strategic and operational direction of our Neuroscience Brand Strategy, leading enterprise-wide teams to deliver sales and market share growth with full profit & loss accountability. The role will lead existing brand indications and have accountability for launching new indications.

Job Description

Location: This role is based in the London office in the UK on a hybrid working basis, requiring 12 days per month in the office.

Major Accountabilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in collaboration with other functional leaders (Market Access, Medical, Finance), building consensus and providing operational direction.
• Develop and implement strategic marketing plans.
• Oversee launch preparedness and execution across all functions (Commercial, Access, Medical).
• Manage profit and loss for the brand(s), ensuring active management of the therapeutic area.
• Monitor product performance, competitive environment, and customer feedback to adapt plans accordingly.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Assess ROI of programs and collaborate with various teams to ensure proper execution.
• Present strategies and action plans to senior management to address market threats or deviations in sales targets.
• Represent the UK in regional and global calls, contributing to strategic decisions.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Novartis is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment with diverse teams reflecting the communities we serve.

Role Requirements

• Strong people management and leadership experience is essential.
• Extensive marketing experience from a large pharmaceutical company, including launch experience.
• Experience in Neuroscience Disease Area with a patient journey similar to our focus is beneficial.
• HTA experience is a plus, especially relevant to the UK environment.

Skills Desired

Agility, Asset Management, Business Strategy, Commercial Excellence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Orientation, Digital Marketing, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Negotiation Skills, Operational Excellence, People Management, Priority Disease Areas Expertise, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Partnerships.