Therapy Area Head

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The Therapy Area Head leads the strategy and execution of Novartis activities within a specific disease or therapeutic area in Australia. Requirements typically include a relevant medical, scientific, pharmacy, or life-sciences qualification, strong pharmaceutical or healthcare experience, knowledge of the local healthcare environment, and demonstrated leadership across cross-functional teams. The successful candidate is expected to translate global strategy into local priorities, support product launches and lifecycle planning, develop relationships with healthcare professionals and external stakeholders, and ensure activities meet medical, ethical, regulatory, and compliance standards. Strong communication, strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Regulatory, Sales, and Marketing teams are essential.

About the employer

Novartis is a global medicines company headquartered in Switzerland and operating across many international markets, including Australia. The company focuses on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines for serious and chronic conditions. Its work spans areas such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular-renal-metabolic disease, and other specialist therapies. Novartis combines pharmaceutical research, advanced data and technology, clinical development, and partnerships with healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes. In Australia, the organisation works with healthcare professionals, hospitals, government agencies, patient groups, and researchers to support access to and responsible use of medicines. Employees generally work in multidisciplinary, international teams and are expected to demonstrate scientific integrity, inclusion, innovation, and a strong patient focus. Benefits and employment conditions vary according to the role, location, and applicable Australian policies.