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Vice President, Head of Oncology Sales

Novartis
August 23, 2026
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Sales
Role: Executive leadership of the U.S. Oncology sales organization, responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, fostering high-performance teams, and driving portfolio growth, including product launches, in a complex, competitive market. Responsibilities: build and lead a collaborative, agile sales force; guide teams through evolving market dynamics; partner across functions such as Marketing, Medical, and Market Access; utilize analytics and market insights for strategic decisions; manage resource planning, budgets, and investments; drive sales performance and customer engagement; champion innovation, culture, and talent development. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 12+ years in commercial pharma, biotech, or similar sectors with extensive leadership of large, dispersed sales teams; experience in specialty therapeutic areas with successful product launches; strong cross-functional leadership in complex sales environments involving physicians, managed markets, and restricted access accounts; expertise in market access, healthcare delivery models, and financial acumen. Preferred: Advanced degrees (MBA, PharmD, PhD); experience in Oncology, Hematology, or Rare Diseases; digital and analytics proficiency. High-Value: Oncology, specialty sales, product launches, complex sales environment, market access knowledge. Work setup: Remote within the U.S., with 60-80% travel; no relocation or visa sponsorship.