Novartis
Associate Director, Oncology Priority Accounts – CA
$168K–$312K
Field Non-Sales (USA) +2 · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Location
- Field Non-Sales (USA)
Los Angeles (California)
San Francisco (California) - Experience
- 8+ years in relevant industries or complex environments, including at least 2 types of cross-functional roles and/or experiences; 2+ years in project management and strategy execution; 2+ years leading complex cross-functional, nationally aligned projects. Preferred: 3+ years in account management.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree required from a 4-year college or university.
- Visa sponsorship
- Company will not sponsor visas for this position.
About the job
Drives oncology product pull-through and account performance by developing strategic plans, building senior customer relationships, and coordinating cross-functional programs across priority accounts and affiliated healthcare systems.
What you'll do
- Develop account and pre-launch strategies with regional and executive teams, and translate them into execution.
- Build relationships with account decision makers and coordinate engagement across Novartis functions.
- Manage priority account performance, identify business opportunities, and address barriers to demand.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university.
- 8+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or similarly structured industries, including at least 2 different types of cross-functional roles and/or experiences; candidates from other complex environments are also welcomed.
- 2+ years’ experience in project management and translating strategy into execution, and 2+ years leading complex projects requiring cross-functional and national alignment.
- Must reside within the territory or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 100 miles from its border; able to travel 60–80%, drive and/or fly within the territory, and hold a fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Nice to have
- Experience calling on assigned oncology accounts.
- 3+ years’ account management experience covering Academic Medical Centers, Integrated Health Systems, GPOs, and/or Large Community Oncology Integrated Networks.
Pay
$168,000 and $312,000 per year (base salary); $168,000.00 - $312,000.00 (base salary)
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