Executive Director, Marketing Strategy - DM1/FSHD

#LI- HybridThe Executive Director, Marketing Strategist will lead global marketing strategy for launch brands within neuromuscular and rare diseases, reporting to the VP of Marketing Strategy. As an internally and externally recognized marketing leader, this role serves as the single point of contact for Integrated Marketing, partnering closely with the General Manager to translate product strategy into differentiated, customer‑centric go‑to‑market plans. The Executive Director will drive decision‑making in close collaboration with senior leadership and Centers of Excellence to orchestrate high‑impact campaigns that deliver on critical business objectives, often navigating ambiguity.

This position will be located in East Hanover, NJ or Cambridge, MA and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Relocation may be possible and requires necessary approval. This position will require up to 20% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/or international).

Key Responsibilities:

Primary contact with Product General Manager and Integrated Product Strategy Team (IPST) to drive seamless alignment and consistency between the Product and Marketing functions in service of achieving the defined Product strategy objectives across the Integrated Marketing and Customer Experience Operations functionIdentify and embed brand-specific end-to-end HCP and patient domain expertise, to inform the go to market approach that drives customer (HCP and patient) behaviour change and market performanceDirectly manage, foster team development and oversee Patient & HCP marketers to drive excellence in developing the lead asset for HCP (e.g., CVA) and patient materialsShare and incorporate knowledge on best practices to inform the integrated marketing strategy, while solving for complex problems often in ambiguityOversee development of marketing strategy, priorities, and activities for one or more segments or channels; drive and measure brand performance; and effectively drive customer engagement across multiple stakeholders that are core to brand successOversee field strategy alignment and coordination with Customer EngagementInfluence while contributing to a high performing team culture that proactively and effectively interfaces between the pillars and key functionsEnsure an integrated patient & HCP strategy is defined and delivered for the brand that will achieve the Product strategy and objectives; including resourcing required and budgetOversee agency (AoR) selection for marketing and partnering with Operations to maximize agency relationship(s)Collaborate with Product and Global teams as appropriate on integrated plan and lead asset(s)

Essential Requirements:

Bachelor's/undergraduate required; additional advanced education (MBA or certificates) preferred in related fieldMinimum of 10 years of directly related business experience in commercial Marketing in a regulated industry with US market launch experience required; experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare preferred5-10 years' experience in cross-functional areas such as Marketing, Sales, Market Access, and/or Patient services.

Experience in driving high performing brands in highly competitive categories within the US; recent launch experience for blockbuster specialty treatments preferredDemonstrated experience in utilizing data, insights, analytics, and behaviors into optimizing marketing performance and outcomes.

Understanding of complex brands within a specialty distribution with ability to navigate regulatory, compliance and legal environment to launch new programsStrong cross-functional leadership and ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders and teams including Product, Communications, Legal, Regulatory and ComplianceTrack record of attracting and developing talent and building high performing teams

Desirable Requirements:

Rare disease area experience and therapeutic area experience within neuroscience &/or neuromuscular diseasesProven ability to leverage AI/agentic tools to drive improved effectiveness and efficiency

Novartis Compensation Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $236,600 and $439,400 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.