[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 · Bucuresti # Execution Excellence Head Bucuresti Full-time Listed on Novartis’s official careers site. Posted July 30, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Novartis’s careers site →](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Novartis_Careers/job/Bucuresti/Execution-Excellence-Head_REQ-10077475-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Novartis](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) / Execution Excellence Head ## Job description ### Salary Range L319,970.00 - L594,230.00 ### Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Bucharest, Romania The Execution Excellence Head leads the enterprise-wide evolution of execution standards across the product lifecycle, from pre-launch through loss of exclusivity. The role supports the Country President, Finance, and P&O to drive business performance, medical and access outcomes, and future ambitions through data-driven decision-making, innovative go-to-market models, digital enablement, and future-ready capability building, while preserving strict functional independence and compliance standards. Key responsibilities Act as guardian of execution excellence by defining, harmonizing, and continuously evolving execution standards, processes, and ways of working across Commercial, Value & Access, and selected Medical Affairs areas while preserving functional independence. Lead a neutral, cross-functional execution excellence organization covering Field Excellence, Integrated Insights, Data, Analytics & Platforms, Capability Building, and Customer Excellence. Enable strategic decision-making through integrated insights, advanced analytics, market research, forecasting, and performance vigilance across the portfolio. Strengthen field excellence by optimizing territory design, incentives, sizing, resource allocation, and launch go-to-market models using data-driven recommendations. Localize and operationalize global digital and execution excellence strategies by deploying trusted data platforms, dashboards, AI-enabled solutions, and change management programs. Drive digital transformation and AI enablement to enhance customer experience, productivity, and effectiveness across Marketing, Sales, Medical, and Value & Access. Build and deploy future-ready capabilities and learning strategies, including AI, digital, and commercial skills, aligned with global standards and local needs. Serve as the execution engine for integrated customer excellence by orchestrating omnichannel engagement, content activation, launch readiness reviews, and execution metrics. Partner closely with Finance, P&O, Medical, Value & Access, Legal, and Supply Chain to optimize resource allocation, governance, compliance, and operational execution. Build and sustain a high-performance culture by leading, developing, and retaining talent, strengthening succession pipelines, and role-modeling Novartis leadership and ethical standards. ### Requirements University degree in business administration, engineering, biosciences, or related field with extensive senior leadership experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related sectors; consulting background preferred; fluency in English required, local language desirable. Extensive experience in commercial and execution excellence leadership roles with a proven track record of driving business performance and transformation. Strong understanding of the full pharmaceutical commercialization lifecycle, from pre-launch to loss of exclusivity, including Medical Affairs and Value & Access models. Proven expertise in data, analytics, market research, forecasting, and translating complex insights into strategic decisions. Demonstrated leadership in digital transformation, technology adoption, and AI enablement at scale. Strong change management capability with the ability to influence without formal authority in complex, matrixed organizations. Excellent cross-functional leadership skills, partnering effectively with senior stakeholders including Country President and Business Unit Heads. Proven ability to build, inspire, and retain diverse, high-performing teams and succession pipelines across multiple disciplines. Strong project management, organizational, and execution skills with a focus on continuous improvement. High integrity, compliance-driven mindset with deep knowledge of industry regulations and local regulatory requirements. ### Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. ### Skills Desired Agility (Inactive), Agility (Inactive), Brand Analysis, Brand Awareness, Commercial Excellence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Customer Experience (CX), Customer Insights, Data Strategies, Digital Marketing, Go-to-Market Strategies, Healthcare Needs (Inactive), healthcare outcomes (Inactive), Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, Marketing Strategies, Media Campaigns, People Management, Product Launches, Product Marketing, Product Roadmap, Return on Investment (ROI), Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management {+ 1 more} ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 30, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 25, 2026 - Listed for: 87 days - Location: Bucuresti - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Novartis’s careers site →](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Novartis_Careers/job/Bucuresti/Execution-Excellence-Head_REQ-10077475-1) ## Hiring at Novartis - Open jobs: 1,707 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 17, 2026 [All Novartis jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Novartis ### [Capability Building Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/c382523823896a9b2737/) Bucuresti ### [Access Strategy & HEOR Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/553e5f9ad985607c22ae/) Bucuresti ### [Commercial Portfolio Head](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/e6581f2e7bf1557fdbcb/) Bucuresti ### [(高级）医药代表 /（资深）产品专员](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/a0f0dac0e259730af407/) Dongguan, CN ### [(高级）医药代表 /（资深）产品专员](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/8a69263a5d2f58a742d7/) Guangzhou, CN ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Manager Field Execution Excellence](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/philip-morris-international/jobs/0b2688f76dafeaf52db3/) Philip Morris International · Taipei, Taiwan ### [Head of Project Execution](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/6d552fb8ecc5e916fc33/) Siemens ### [head of retail excellence](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/6e28a7263bb0a93cfeea/) Richemont ### [EHS Head - Execution Unit - Steam Turbines](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/63d333c28cafb3705cc4/) Siemens ### [Regional Site Execution Excellence Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/2aa54838210ab6158a2f/) Siemens Energy OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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