Are you ready to make a 180-degree career shift?

Do you have marketing experience in diverse industries, eager to dive into the world of pharmaceuticals? You always dream to deliver impact in this world. Be part of the Company who is reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. Join our marketing team at Novartis, where we're seeking talented individuals like you to bring fresh perspectives and diverse skills to our team.

Role Overview:

As a Product Manager, you'll undergo a transformative journey within our three-year program to become a key expert in pharmaceutical marketing. Leveraging your existing marketing expertise, you'll immerse yourself in the intricacies of the pharmaceutical industry, learning how to succeed at Novartis while contributing your unique skills to our team. With a focus on understanding the pharmaceutical sales channel, you'll develop strategies to drive product success and positively impact patient outcomes.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Develop strategic marketing plans of existing brands and prepare launches of new brands in line with brand strategy.
Possess in depth medical knowledge of the products, provide medical inputs to marketing strategy and promotional and advertising tools.
Possess in depth knowledge of the customer/marketplace, key dynamics and company policies as well as up to date knowledge of key competitors and their likely strategies – translate into effective customer segmentation and customer specific tactics.
Map the patient journey of the disease, analyze the pain points and needs, deploy solutions to address them and monitor the impact through robust set of KPIs.
Forecasts and optimizes the allocation of resources within brand according to strategic priorities and to areas of high impact and drives effective use of resources according to commercial priorities.
Monitor and control product performance and adjust plans accordingly. Feedback to logistics department and assurance of forecast of inventory levels of allocated products ensuring continuous supply at minimum necessary inventory levels.

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.

Role Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

2-4 years of marketing experience in diverse industries (except pharmaceutical experience).
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or a related field.
Strong strategic marketing skills and omnichannel execution.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from data to inform strategic decision-making.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for collaborating effectively across teams and building relationships.
Proactive attitude with a hunger for learning and a willingness to embrace new challenges.

What we offer for you:

Competitive salary and annual bonus level.
Medical insurance (for the employee and children, additional discount given for close relatives).
Life insurance, meal allowance, mobile compensation.
Flexible working hours.
Internal and external educational courses and trainings
Additional 3 additional days of paid vacation.
Professional and career development opportunities (locally as well as worldwide).

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?