Senior Brand Manager, Radioligand Therapy
About the role
Summary
As a Senior Brand Manager, Radioligand Therapy (RTL), you will play a key role in driving the growth and performance of the oncology portfolio in Canada. Partnering closely with Medical, Field Force, and cross-functional teams, you will lead the execution of strategic and tactical initiatives to maximize brand value across the lifecycle. This role requires strong business acumen, execution excellence, and the ability to operate effectively in a highly collaborative, matrix environment.
About the Role
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Location: Toronto, Ontario
This role is based in Toronto, Canada. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
This job posting is not for an existing position.
Key responsibilities:
Drive performance of key RLT assets through effective brand planning and execution
Develop and implement tactical marketing plans aligned with strategic brand objectives and lifecycle management
Generate high-quality, timely market insights to optimize brand positioning, targeting, and segmentation
Partner with Medical, Brand Director, and Field teams to ensure strong cross-functional alignment and execution excellence
Plan and execute promotional activities, including campaign development, media strategy, and events
Lead demand planning, forecasting, and financial discipline across brand-related investments
Support annual brand planning, budget development, and monthly forecasting processes
Track performance through defined KPIs and provide regular insights and recommendations to stakeholders
Ensure consistency of approach within the customer marketing team and alignment across stakeholders
Ensure compliance with Novartis policies, including reporting of adverse events within 24 hours
Essential Requirements:
Proven experience in brand management within the pharmaceutical industry
Strong strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution
Experience working in cross-functional teams (e.g., Medical, Sales, Marketing)
Strong project management and operational execution skills
Ability to build trust-based relationships with key stakeholders
Business acumen with focus on driving sales growth and performance
Strong communication and collaboration skills in a matrix environment
Desirable Requirements:
Experience in oncology, specialty care or rare disease therapeutic areas
Experience in multinational or large pharmaceutical organizations
At Novartis Canada, we are determined to be a valued partner and advocate, with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey – from drug development, to diagnosis, to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data, technology, and partnerships.
Research & Development: we focus on four core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic, Immunology, Neuroscience and Oncology. We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands, which today are helping millions of patients. Over the last three years, our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million, and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representatives of the patients and communities we serve.
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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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Division
International
Business Unit
Marketing
Location
Canada
Site
Toronto
Company / Legal Entity
CA04 (FCRS = CA004) NOVARTIS PHARMA CANADA INC.
Functional Area
Marketing
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
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