Job Description Summary
The Director, Prostate Cancer and Solid Tumors sets strategy and leads collaboration with relevant Prostate Cancer, NET and other oncology patient communities to understand unmet needs that inform business strategy, mobilize patients to seek the best care and reduce access barriers.

This role is based out of our East Hanover, NJ office 3x/week. Please only apply if this works for you.

Novartis will not sponsor visas for this position.

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Build trusted, long-term relationships with patient organizations and communities in Prostate Cancer and other relevant Oncology disease areas, centered on two-way communications and collaborations to advance shared priorities

• Partner with patient organizations to educate and mobilize patients to seek optimal care and elevate the voice of patients/caregivers among HCP, policymaker and payer audiences, as appropriate

• Develop and execute integrated patient advocacy strategies (including launches) aligned to critical business and corporate priorities based on deep understanding of the patient/carer experience and unmet needs and the competitive landscape

• Ensure patient/carer insights and implications for launch and growth brands are systematically embedded across Corporate Affairs work and with cross-functional partners

• Stay abreast of key environmental and policy issues impacting the company's ability to operate and pre-emptively drive initiatives and build relationships to shape the environment

• Anticipate and manage risk to Novartis and brand reputation, shaping strategy and initiatives with business partners and senior leaders

• Model and encourage the responsible adoption of AI enabled tools to strengthen advocacy excellence (in planning and execution), efficiency, and insight generation

• Develop AI-enabled educational programs and resources that address unmet patient and caregiver needs and drive business objectives

• Ensure operational effectiveness, manage budgets and maximize agency ROI, as applicable

Essential Requirements:

• Success rate in achieving desired business objectives and outcomes for specified therapeutic area
• Leadership and functional alignment of strategies, priorities, and objectives across therapeutic area
• Utilization of OGSM framework planning approach with measurable results and assessment of business impact
• Success rate in identification, management, and resolution of critical issues
• Talent development and team feedback
• Feedback from internal stakeholders indicating strong collaboration and thought leadership
• Feedback from patient organizations and key advocates indicating impact and a positive and transparent image for Novartis
• Efficient management of resources (agency & grant/sponsorship)

Desirable Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 12+ years of experience in patient advocacy or related discipline with a healthcare and/or pharmaceutical background, prior experience in Oncology disease areas preferred
• Minimum 2 years in industry patient advocacy role required
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with patient organizations professional associations and other stakeholders
• Strong commercial and launch experience

Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between $152,600 and $283,400 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Salary Range
$152,600.00 - $283,400.00

Skills Desired
Affiliate Marketing, Creativity, Curious Mindset, Employee Engagement, Marketing, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Social Media