Job Title: Cluster Head, English West Africa
Ref.: 310831BR
Job Location: Lagos
Job Details:
Major Accountabilities of the Role
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- Ultimate accountability for the strategy, operations and business results for the Cluster. Driving a sustainable business and maximizing patient reach:
- Shape business and healthcare landscape in the Cluster, by co-developing and executing on Global Health SSA strategic and operational plans.
- Collaborate with stakeholders from Novartis, Local Governments and NGOs to establish and foster sustainable, innovative partnerships that lower barriers to access and strengthen health systems.
- Full adherence to P3 principles and ethical behaviours across the Cluster.
- Support the advancement of Global Health and Corporate Responsibility flagship programs across the Cluster (Malaria, Leprosy, Sickle Cell Disease & Chagas Disease)
- Appropriately support and leverage the Global Functions/Teams present in the Cluster to ensure One Novartis success across the Cluster.
- Execute pricing to gain new segments and increase market share in the Cluster:
- Collaborate with key business partners to optimize the full portfolio and make it more flexible to increase volume.
- Construct access models tailored to disease areas
- Develop and implement tailored distribution strategy per segment.
- Reposition Novartis as a leader in Tender across the Cluster.
- Operational Excellence
- Execute initiatives to further improve productivity and operational excellence across the Cluster.
- Represent the Cluster in key meetings and events
- Represent Novartis in relevant external associations, conferences, labor relations meetings etc. to advocate and build Novartis Africa brand across the Cluster:
- Represent Cluster in all SSA meetings, relevant internal boards, events, etc.
- Leadership within the SSA Leadership Team
- Influence beyond the Cluster by sharing best practices, expertise and experience to shape SSA strategy, innovation and initiatives.
- Contribute to talent strategy execution across SSA and broader Novartis.
Minimum Requirements
Educational Background:
- Degree in Business, Science or Finance; MBA desirable
Languages:
- Fluent English mandatory. Plus French and/or local African language very desirable.
Experience:
- 3+ years in Country General Management (or multi-country experience in a single function may be considered).
- Ideally with experience in Africa or other developing region, leading cross-functional and/or cross-divisional teams.
- Knowledge of branded and generic therapy development, commercial, retail and distribution.
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Deadline: February 1, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Administration/ Office/ Operations |