Launch Excellence Manager

Summary

Between now and 2029, Novartis aims to launch 3 new molecular entities (NMEs) in the field of rare, life-threatening and underserved renal diseases. The Launch Excellence Manager (LEM) is an early commercial and marketing lead who, together with a cross-functional team, drives the launch strategy for this disease area and priority pipeline assets in the Netherlands. The LEM orchestrates cross-functional work in the Dutch market, with three important priorities: (re-)shaping the market for rare renal diseases, ensuring strong stakeholder relationships, and paving the way for best-in-industry launches of these pipeline NMEs. Must-haves are a strategic and agile mindset, external focus, and proactivity in seizing opportunities that enable access and adoption.

About the Role

Major Accountabilities

• Together with cross-functional colleagues, ensure launch readiness for renal pipeline NMEs
• Identify area market insights and opportunities via customer interactions, market research, etc.
• Coordinate and drive the development of an integrated launch strategy and plan to (re-)shape the rare renal disease market with clear milestones and deliverables
• Responsible for execution, monitoring, and analysis of the agreed tactical plans
• Anticipate future trends/events in the therapeutic area and market environment that could affect the potential of the pipeline assets
• Establish trust with local stakeholders by discussing current unmet needs and finding solutions to ensure patient access, together
• Identify and roll out the optimal Go-to-Market model for the Netherlands
• Understand and analyze the commercial opportunity (Pop2Sales)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

In compliance with local functional business requirements:

• Ramping up resources and activities in the Netherlands at the right time and scale
• Strategy in place to scale up awareness and advocacy around these innovative new treatments
• Launch readiness reviews with EU and NL leadership team considered best-in-class
• Thought leader mapping beyond Medical Experts and advocacy building in collaboration with the medical team
• Launch exceeding historical benchmarks

Ideal Background

Education & Qualifications

University degree in a relevant field, e.g. health sciences, medicine, business, marketing or similar.

Languages

Fluent in Dutch (native tongue) and English (oral and written)

Experiences

• At least 5-10 years of relevant work experience in the pharma industry, including product launches
• Experience with development of strategy and re-shaping/building a new market
• Experience with marketing, sales forecasting, and financial work
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Dutch healthcare landscape and solid experience with customer engagement
• Demonstrate an agile mindset by setting clear priorities, collaborating openly, and using feedback to make step-by-step improvements – reflecting the core elements of Agile culture within the Dutch organization.

Competencies, Skills and Knowledge

• Strategic and agile mindset
• Advanced communication and presentation skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Asset management
• Influencing skills
• Stakeholder management and engagement
• HCS shaping
• Demonstrated flexibility and work-agility
• Demonstrated motivational skills
• Excellent analytic and digital skills
• Business acumen

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?