Therapeutic Area Head Immunology, Neuroscience and CRM

Salary Range: €103,600.00 - €192,400.00   Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Dublin Relocation Support: Yes Are you ready to reimagine medicines for patients? Novartis Ireland is hiring a Therapy Area (TA) Head to lead the commercial performance, revenue and profitability of its combined Immunology, Neuroscience and Cardio-renal-metabolic therapeutic areas and country-level pipeline portfolio. You will oversee go-to-market and brand strategy, launch and lifecycle management, and sales and marketing execution. Working across functions and with customer partners, you will use data and insights to guide resource allocation, deliver sustainable commercial outcomes and develop inclusive, effective teams.   Job Description Key Responsibilities • Manage TA sales, market share and profitability, with accountability for P&L, budgets and compliance with Ethics, Risk and Compliance standards. • Coordinate cross-functional launch planning and lifecycle management, including in-market optimisation, line extensions and new products, with clear responsibilities and milestones. • Translate global strategy into local brand plans, aligning customer and content priorities, resources and execution; oversee forecasting, Supply Chain demand planning inputs and business reviews. • Plan and optimise marketing investments and omnichannel customer and patient journeys using data, insights and GenAI-enabled solutions in partnership with Execution Excellence. Adapt and reuse global content where appropriate, and coordinate digital initiatives, national healthcare professional (HCP) events and patient experience programmes. • Design field force models and allocate resources in line with TA priorities, customer needs and market trends; refine segmentation, tiering, targeting, coverage and engagement frequency to improve effectiveness and return on investment. • Use dashboards and KPIs to improve commercial performance, field capabilities, content and channels, including customer consent rates, iCVA usage, content utilisation and call planning adherence; share insights with International teams. • Coordinate cross-functional teams and build an inclusive, effective sales and marketing culture through coaching, capability development and succession planning. Essential Requirements • University degree in Bioscience or Business; an advanced degree in Bioscience, Medicine, Business or Management is preferred. • At least 12 years of leadership experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with demonstrated P&L ownership and commercial management responsibility. • Sales and marketing management experience, including launch excellence and lifecycle management. • In-depth understanding of regulatory, market access and policy environments. • Ability to lead transformation and use data, insights, advanced analytics and AI to improve performance, engagement and revenue growth. • Experience leading within a matrix organisation, engaging stakeholders and developing talent. Benefits & Rewards At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 103,600.00 - 192,400.00 Euros The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plan