Franchise Head (Cardio-Metabolic), Novartis, Finland

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to work for a Global Pharmaceutical company where you will be recognized for your contribution and commitment? Do you have the courage to be innovative and look for new solutions? Are you ready to take on the responsibility for sales & marketing team and their development?

Then you may very well be our new colleague!

As a Franchise Head you will lead the marketing and sales activities for a Cardio-Metabolic Franchise, including development and implementation of marketing strategies, goals and tactical plans to maximize sales and product performance for the franchise range of products across the country. You will lead and develop a team of Brand Managers and Therapeutic Area Managers/Key account Managers, and Sales Manager.

Key Responsibilities
• Obtain a thorough understanding of the key market dynamics for the franchise brands across the country
• Leading the budget process for the franchise brands in the country
• Manage and control the performance of the franchise products and proactively propose additional actions to utilize new opportunities or corrective actions if the franchise is under performing
• Establish a close cooperation and alignment with other functions such as Market Access, Medical and Marketing Science in the development and implementation of franchise strategies and tactics
• Develop a performance based franchise culture that values & recognizes a clear focus on delivering superior patient outcomes vs. simply selling our medicine
• Ensure development of direct reports by using coaching, feedback, performance tools Global interaction; Build relationships with relevant colleagues from Region Europe and the global functions and secure a strong Nordic voice at international meetings

Position Title

Franchise Head (Cardio-Metabolic), Novartis, Finland

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

• University Degree in Sciences and/or in Business Administration
• Finnish & English – very good written & spoken
• Strong learning agility (especially change agility)
• Well-developed planning and resource allocation skills
• Strong communication and negotiations skills
• Strong leadership skills, preferably with 1 – 3 years’ experience from staff management with proven track of developing direct reports (coaching, feedback, leveraging performance and development tools)

Why Novartis:
927 million. The number of lives we touched in 2017. And while we’re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives.
We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks. And where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges.
We are Novartis. Join us and help us reimagine medicine.

Novartis are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

We kindly ask you to apply with an English version of your CV and if shortlisted you can expect a call from an international number. Deadline for applications is 10.10.2018

If you have any questions to the position or like to hear more about how it is to work at Novartis, please call line manager Veronika Barrabés at 0047 924 990 63.
Job Type

Full Time
Country

Finland
Work Location

Espoo
Functional Area

Commercial & General Management
Division

PHARMA
Business Unit

Region Europe GenMed
Employment Type

Regular
Company/Legal Entity

NOV FIN