[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Novartis jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Novartis # Therapy Area Head Listed on Novartis’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Novartis’s careers site →](https://www.novartis.com/careers/career-search/job/details/req-10088665-therapy-area-head) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Novartis](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) / Therapy Area Head ## Job description Novartis is seeking an exceptional Therapy Area Head to lead a key therapy area across ANZ. Reporting to the Country President, ANZ, this senior leadership role sits on the Country Leadership Team and is accountable for driving the strategy, performance and growth of the therapy area portfolio. This role will lead commercial teams across sales and marketing, support the successful launch and growth of current and future indications, and partner closely with Medical Affairs, Value & Access, Customer & Market Activation, regional teams and key market stakeholders. We are looking for a leader with a strong track record of performance, matched by equally strong values, behaviours, integrity and people leadership. ### We value authentic leadership someone who can be a trusted and valued member of the leadership team, navigate the complexity of healthcare, and identify innovative solutions by being willing to do things a little differently. ## Responsibilities Key ResponsibilitiesLead the therapy area strategy, portfolio performance and growth agenda across ANZ, delivering sales, market share, profitability and budget targets.Develop and oversee short- and long-term commercial, marketing and sales plans aligned with regional and global strategy.Drive launch excellence, lifecycle management, product growth, line extensions and new product introductions.Monitor market trends, customer insights, sales performance and competitive dynamics, using data-driven insights to inform decisions and actions.Partner with Medical Affairs, Value & Access, Customer & Market Activation, regional teams and launch teams to ensure aligned strategy and execution.Build effective and enduring relationships with key customers and stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, key accounts, KOLs and payors, in line with compliance requirements.Lead, coach and develop a high-performing sales and marketing team, strengthening capability, succession planning and talent pipelines.Enhance sales force effectiveness, digital and customer-led solutions, and operational excellence in an evolving healthcare environment.Ensure full alignment with Ethics, Risk and Compliance policies, including reporting of technical complaints, adverse events and special case scenarios within required timeframes.We are looking for a leader who can deliver outstanding performance while building trust, developing people and leading with integrity. ### What You’ll Bring The successful candidate will bring proven senior commercial leadership experience in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or healthcare, with a strong record of delivering growth and leading high-performing teams. You will have experience in brand strategy, launch execution, portfolio management and cross-functional leadership, combined with strong stakeholder management and a deep understanding of customer and market dynamics. You will be an authentic, values-led leader who demonstrates integrity, collaboration, inclusion and accountability. You will be comfortable operating as a valued member of the country leadership team, navigating complexity across the healthcare landscape, challenging conventional thinking, and inspiring teams to deliver strong performance while building a positive and sustainable culture. ### Why Novartis At Novartis, our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible leadership role, shape the future of a key therapy area, and make a meaningful impact for patients, customers and the business across ANZ. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days[Apply on Novartis’s careers site →](https://www.novartis.com/careers/career-search/job/details/req-10088665-therapy-area-head) ## More jobs at Novartis ### [Lehre Labortechnik Mfd](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/7ef2fdb237c30d76fe66/) ### [Lehre Mechatronik Mfd](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/06e7215cb66fa85b6b5c/) ### [Lehre Elektrotechnik Mfd](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/85e59ea199ac07765da7/) ### [Lehre Metalltechnik Mfd](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/d8180e93182d35d5d352/) ### [Senior Expert Science Technology Downstream Process Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/aaef7bb108bad3deb640/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [head of commercial area](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/1f2ecbb5ed07a9e0d821/) Richemont ### [Certified Athletic Trainer - Physical Therapy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/munson-healthcare/jobs/f8c5263ebc1336c2fd14/) Munson Healthcare ### [Hyperbaric Technologist - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/munson-healthcare/jobs/21917544c1e09d2f2741/) Munson Healthcare ### [Legal Counsel, GI2 Therapy Area, Strategy and Portfolio Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/takeda-pharmaceutical/jobs/ed27a1953d1988a0e170/) Takeda Pharmaceutical ### [Therapeutic Area Head Oncology In Seoul Seoul Jid 31264](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/b85546b70368bba1978f/) AbbVie OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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