Commercial Portfolio HeadVerified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• University degree in science or business; advanced degree preferred; fluent English required with local language desirable; 10+ years leadership experience in pharma or life sciences.
• Proven track record of P&L ownership and commercial portfolio management.
• Extensive experience managing mature brand portfolios including lifecycle management and LoE strategies.
• Strong expertise in building and managing partnerships (co-promotion, distribution, licensing) with measurable outcomes.
• Solid understanding of digital marketing in regulated environments, including content governance and performance analytics.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and navigate complex stakeholder ecosystems.
• Strong strategic decision-making capabilities with prioritization frameworks and resource optimization skills.
• Demonstrated matrix leadership with experience building high-performing teams and driving talent development.
• Enterprise mindset with focus on long-term portfolio value and sustainability.
• Strong results orientation with disciplined resource management and ROI focus.

What you’ll do

• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance portfolio value and ensure long-term mutual benefit.
• Lead and scale international collaboration projects, assessing opportunities for expansion at regional and global levels.
• Drive digital marketing execution including channel optimization, content governance, and leveraging digital assets to support brand performance.
• Collaborate with TA Heads and cross-functional teams to align digital strategies and maximize synergy across priority brands.
• Own lifecycle management strategies including LoE planning, brand onboarding, and implementation of late-stage tactics to sustain value.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration (Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, Regulatory) to anticipate and manage post-LoE erosion and operational transitions.
• Manage portfolio financials including budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring aligned with investment guidelines.
• Monitor brand performance and market trends, enabling data-driven decisions and performance vigilance across the portfolio.
• Ensure operational excellence by managing ad hoc business requirements, regulatory alignment, and supply continuity to minimize stock-outs and inefficiencies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute priorities while fostering collaboration across complex stakeholder environments.
• Build and develop high-performing teams, driving talent development, succession planning, and a strong performance culture.
• Role model Novartis leadership behaviors, driving transformation, accountability, and a growth mindset across the organization.

About the position

The Commercial Portfolio Head maximises portfolio value generation and access through innovative go-to-market models, commercial partnerships, and lifecycle management. The role ensures efficient collaboration with above- and in-country stakeholders to execute strategies effectively within resource-constrained environments.

Benefits

• Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 2,094,050.00 to 3,888,950.00 CZK
• In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
• We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.
• In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
• Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary;
• Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis);
• 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ;
• 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report;
• Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year;
• Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company);
• MultiSport Card;