Regional Director, Neuromuscular

Novartis

Regional Director overseeing neuromuscular patient access and engagement. Collaborating with teams to ensure seamless gene therapy delivery and support at treatment centers.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeNew York City • New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $185,500 - $344,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support a team of Regional Account Associate Directors (RAAD).
Foster strong team culture and account-based engagement across designated neuromuscular treatment centers.
Lead execution of a case-based gene therapy model.
Partner closely with neuromuscular centers and cross-functional teams.
Ensure site onboarding and readiness by aligning operational processes and reimbursement workflows.
Collaborate with Access, Novartis Patient Services, Trade & Distribution, and Medical.
Build and sustain relationships with neuromuscular centers and key thought leaders.
Champion cross-functional collaboration to deliver a seamless patient-centered experience from diagnosis through treatment and reimbursement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required from 4-year college or university.
10+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or similarly structured industries with large, geographically dispersed teams.
2+ years’ experience in field commercial leadership.
5+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology sales, account management, or market access roles.
2+ years’ experience supporting buy-and-bill therapies.
2+ years’ experience leading sophisticated, cross-functional projects requiring national alignment and collaboration.
Recent US experience with deep understanding of the US Healthcare ecosystem.
Proven success in frontline sales and product launches.
Candidate must reside within region or reasonable commuting distance to metropolitan airport.
Ability to travel 60-80% over a broad geography is required, with a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Performance-based cash incentive
Eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards

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Hard Skills & Tools

gene therapyaccount managementmarket accesssalesproject managementoperational processesreimbursement workflowsbuy-and-bill therapiescross-functional collaborationpatient-centered experience

Soft Skills

leadershipteam culturerelationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationengagementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptabilityinfluence