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Vice President, Head of Oncology Sales

Novartis
August 23, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Sales
Role: Vice President, Head of Sales – Oncology, a senior enterprise leadership position overseeing the U.S. Oncology sales strategy and organizational performance. Responsibilities: build and lead a high-performing, collaborative sales team; develop and execute portfolio strategies including product launches; foster an inclusive, patient-centered culture; partner with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Medical, Market Access, IDTs); leverage market insights and analytics for strategic decision-making; manage resource allocation, budgets, and organizational capabilities; drive sales performance and field effectiveness; enhance customer engagement and innovative go-to-market approaches. Requirements: bachelor’s degree; 12+ years in large-scale, geographically dispersed pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or related sectors, with proven success in leading specialty therapeutic areas, product launches, and cross-functional teams; strong analytical, strategic, and financial acumen; deep understanding of US market access, payer landscape, and healthcare models; demonstrated leadership in complex, matrixed environments, with resilience and strategic agility. Preferred: advanced degrees (MBA, PharmD, MS, PhD); experience in Oncology, Hematology, or Rare Diseases; expertise in commercial transformation, digital tools, analytics, and AI. HighValue: senior leadership in Oncology, product launch expertise, complex sales environment, cross-functional collaboration. Location: remote within the U.S., with 60-80% travel; no visa sponsorship or relocation support.