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# Director, Oncology Priority Accounts – CA

Multiple locations Remote Director $185,500.00 - $344,500.00 Executive & Management 

Listed on Novartis’s official careers site. Posted October 24, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Novartis’s careers site →](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Novartis_Careers/job/Field-Non-Sales-USA/Director--Oncology-Priority-Accounts---CA-NV_REQ-10089668-1)

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## Job description

### Job Description

Summary #LI-Remote This is a field-based and remote opportunity supporting key accounts in an assigned geography. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible to you. Company will not sponsor visas for this position. As the Director, Oncology Priority Accounts at Novartis, your role is customer-facing, leading major accounts and improving market access for our product portfolio by implementing brand strategies with key national and regional customers to achieve targets and gain market share.

Your duties include managing relationships with senior partners at target accounts, comprehending their needs, and fostering mutually advantageous solutions through crafting and carrying out business plans for those accounts.

Key Responsibilities: Understand the needs of the customer at all levels from departments to C-suite, while utilizing insights to proactively anticipate, leveraging and navigating the trends that are impacting the business and has ability to clearly articulate business insights and priorities to deliver appropriate outcomes. Craft strategic approaches to further Novartis goals, catering to the account's interests and needs, and fostering key customer relationships that enhance Novartis' interaction with the account.

Leads strategy and execution prior to and during launch, by coordinating collaboration among headquarters, account, and regional leadership teams. Pinpoint chances to collaborate and interact with account executives at the C-suite and D-suite levels, acting as the main oncology contact for Novartis account partners to facilitate exchanges with executives and headquarters. Foster teamwork across different departments to enhance involvement from various functional areas and establish connections with stakeholders in different roles to proactively solve problems and remove obstacles.

Owns account performance with care and accountability, bringing a performance-driven mindset to achieving meaningful results. Facilitate efficient communication between Novartis and key accounts, along with internal team coordination, Customer Engagement executives, and other sectors within Novartis. This entails predicting and actively relaying strategic changes that align with the company’s objectives and vision, thereby inspiring teams to adjust positively and assuredly.

Tasked with several high-priority accounts, at least one will be notably complex, highly visible, and have a major influence on Novartis Oncology.

### Essential Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required from 4-year college or university. 10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or similarly structured industries with large, geographically dispersed teams; inclusive of at least 2 different types of cross-functional roles and / or experiences. We also welcome candidates from other complex environments such as medical devices, diagnostics, life sciences services, insurance, consumer health, or B2B sectors, especially where strong field leadership and customer engagement are central to success. 2+ years in project management and translation of strategy into execution. 2+ years leading complex projects requiring cross-functional and national alignment.

Track record of exceptional performance and execution that drives results, embodies strong influencing skills, and the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in stressful situations. Candidate must reside within territory, or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 100 miles from the territory border. Ability to travel 60-80% over a broad geography is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

### Desirable Requirements

3+ years in account management covering Academic Medical Centers, Integrated Health Systems, GPOs, and/or large community oncology integrated networks. Experience working within the oncology therapeutic area, bringing insight and expertise to support meaningful impact for patients and partners.

### Driving is an Essential Function of this Role

Meaning it is fundamental to the purpose of this job and cannot be eliminated. Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving.

### COVID-19 Vaccine Policy (customer-facing roles only)

While Novartis does not require vaccination for COVID-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for COVID-19 at this time, employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers’ (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.) credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated.

This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions. Please send accommodation requests to Eh.occupationalhealth@novartis.com.

### For Field Roles with a Dedicated Training Period

The individual hired for this role will be required to successfully complete certain initial training, including home study, eight (8) or fewer hours per day and forty (40) or fewer hours per week.

### Novartis Compensation Summary

The salary for this position is expected to range between $194,600 and $361,400 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.

### EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Salary Range $185,500.00 - $344,500.00 Skills Desired Accountability, Commercial Excellence, Competitive Intelligence (CI), Complexity Management, Complex Sales, Compliance Governance, Cross-Functional Leadership, Customer Engagement, Integrated Marketing, Key Account Management, Market Development, Professional Ethics, Revenue Growth, Sales Techniques, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Selling, Value Propositions

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 24, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 8 days
- Location: Multiple locations
- Work arrangement: Remote
- Pay: $185,500.00 - $344,500.00[Apply on Novartis’s careers site →](https://novartis.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Novartis_Careers/job/Field-Non-Sales-USA/Director--Oncology-Priority-Accounts---CA-NV_REQ-10089668-1)

## Hiring at Novartis
- Open jobs: 858
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Oct 25, 2026

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