Commercial Portfolio Head

Novartis is hiring a Commercial Portfolio Head. It pays L 356k-L 660k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Novartis.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include commercial management, portfolio management and lifecycle management.
Level classifies it as an executive role.
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AI in this role

Maximize portfolio value and patient access through commercial partnerships, lifecycle management, and digital marketing strategies.

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Salary Range:

L355,530.00 - L660,270.00

Job Description Summary

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Location: Bucharest, Romania

The Commercial Portfolio Head maximizes value generation and patient access across the product portfolio through innovative go-to-market models, commercial alliances and partnerships, and effective lifecycle management. The role ensures efficient collaboration with above- and in-country functions to execute strategies within a resource-constrained environment.

Job Description

Key responsibilities

Identify, structure, negotiate, 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, content, 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.
Partner with Legal, Value & Access, Supply Chain, Finance, and Regulatory functions to manage risks, volume and value erosion, and governance across the portfolio.
Manage portfolio P&L, budgets, and forecasting, ensuring disciplined spend aligned with investment guidelines and defined ROI targets.
Monitor brand and portfolio performance, market trends, and performance vigilance indicators to inform prioritization and decision-making.
Oversee operational portfolio matters including ad hoc requests, recalls, packaging queries, 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, developing, and retaining talent, strengthening succession pipelines, and role-modeling Novartis leadership behaviors.

Requirements

University degree in science or business with extensive senior leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or life science industry; advanced degree preferred; fluency in English required, local language desirable (Romanian).
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.
Strong 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.
Strong strategic decision-making skills, including prioritization, go/no-go decisions, and resource optimization.
Demonstrated matrix leadership capabilities with a strong 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.

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.

Skills Desired

Agility (Inactive), Agility (Inactive), Asset Management, Business Development, Business Strategies, Commercial Excellence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer-Oriented, Digital Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategies, Healthcare Sector Understanding (Inactive), Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, Key Account Management, Marketing Strategies, Market Share, Market Trends, People Management, Priority Disease Areas Expertise (Inactive), Product Launches, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Profit and Loss (P&L), Sales, Selling Skills (Inactive), Stakeholder Engagement {+ 2 more}

How we rate this

Commercial Portfolio Head at Novartis rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Commercial Portfolio Head is an open job at Novartis.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is L 356k-L 660k a year.
The role is based in Bucuresti.
The job was posted on August 6, 2026.
Seniority: executive.
Applications are handled by Novartis. Apply on Novartis

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Commercial ManagementPortfolio ManagementLifecycle ManagementDigital MarketingPartnerships

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