Therapy Area Head - Immunology & Neuroscience

Novartis is hiring a Therapy Area Head - Immunology & Neuroscience in Taipei, Taiwan. Level rates it ; you can apply on Novartis.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
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Job Description Summary

Therapy Area Head - Immunology & Neuroscience
Location : Taipei

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Are you a commercial leader who thrives on turning strategy into results, launching innovative medicines, and building high-performing teams? Join Novartis as our TA Head and shape how we bring transformative therapies to the patients who need them.

As a member of the Country Leadership Team, you'll own the full performance of the Therapeutic Area, including revenue, profitability, and pipeline portfolio. You'll lead the go-to-market model, brand strategy, field force, and launch execution, working closely with Access, Medical, Commercial, and other functions to maximize brand impact and patient reach.

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

Own the Therapy Area P&L and deliver growth in sales, market share, and profitability
Lead end-to-end launch planning and execution for new products and line extensions
Translate global brand strategy into localized, insight-driven brand plans
Drive omnichannel excellence across digital programs, HCP engagement, and patient activation
Design and size the field force, and steer in-field performance through clear KPIs
Build strategic partnerships with KOLs, key accounts, payors, and industry stakeholders
Pioneer new commercial models with cross-functional partners
Develop a high-performing team through coaching, succession planning, and capability building

Requirements:

University degree in bioscience or business required. Advanced degree in bioscience, medicine, business, and/or management preferred.
12+ years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or life science industry
Proven P&L ownership and strong sales and marketing management track record
Hands-on experience leading country-level product launches
Deep fluency in market access, regulatory, pricing, and reimbursement dynamics
Data-driven mindset with strong business review and course-correction discipline
Solid understanding of digital trends, platforms, and omnichannel engagement
Experience leading transformation and influencing across a complex matrix organization
Fluent English required; Mandarin is a plus
Above-country or multi-market experience is an advantage

Skills Desired

Asset Management, Asset Management, Business Development, Business Strategies, Change Agility, Commercial Excellence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer-Oriented, Digital Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategies, Healthcare Industry, Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, Key Account Management, Market Access, Marketing Strategies, Market Share, Market Trends, Negotiation, People Management, Product Launches, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Profit and Loss (P&L), Sales, Sales Techniques {+ 4 more}

How we rate this

Therapy Area Head - Immunology & Neuroscience at Novartis rates 36 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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