Community Health Lead at Novartis – Apply Now!

Are you passionate about health equity, access to care, and sustainable healthcare models? Novartis is seeking a Community Health Lead to spearhead the development and implementation of a local Breast Cancer Community Health Model in South Africa. This is a high-impact, fixed-term opportunity designed for a strategic, collaborative, and driven professional eager to transform patient outcomes in underserved communities.

🌍 About Novartis

Novartis is a global leader in innovative medicines, driven by a mission to reimagine medicine and improve the lives of millions of patients worldwide. We combine advanced science, digital technologies, and bold partnerships to change the course of disease and enhance access to healthcare solutions.

💼 Role Overview

The Community Health Lead will play a pivotal role in advancing public healthcare solutions with a focus on breast cancer (BC) in South Africa. You’ll work closely with local stakeholders, Novartis Global Health teams, and provincial health structures to co-design, implement, and evaluate a sustainable and scalable model for cancer care in the public sector.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Program Design & Management
  Lead the end-to-end design and execution of the Community Health Model, identifying strategic partners, defining KPIs, and managing work plans and timelines.

• Access Solutions Development
  Co-develop access strategies for standard-of-care treatments, including sales/patient reach analyses and local business case support.

• Stakeholder Engagement
  Foster strong relationships with healthcare providers, policy influencers, government stakeholders, and Novartis cross-functional teams.

• Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Reporting
  Create and maintain M&E frameworks, track KPIs, report outcomes, and share success stories to inform policy decisions and drive continuous improvement.

✅ Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Business, Economics, Medicine, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5+ years in the pharmaceutical industry or global health

• Proven project management experience

• Experience in oncology or chronic disease programs (preferred)

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Quantitative and data-driven mindset

Language:

• Fluency in English (verbal and written)

💡 Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Innovation

• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Healthcare Ecosystem Understanding

• Impact-Oriented Execution

• Adaptability and Problem Solving

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

🤝 Why Join Novartis?

When you join Novartis, you become part of a global community dedicated to improving lives through cutting-edge science and heartfelt care. Our culture encourages continuous learning, purpose-driven work, and career growth. You’ll work with passionate people who challenge the status quo and make a tangible impact.

Explore more about our people and values:
🔗 https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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📝 TIPS FOR YOUR CV – Tailored to This Role

• Highlight Health Systems Projects: Showcase any experience you have with healthcare systems, public sector projects, or disease-specific initiatives.

• Showcase Stakeholder Collaboration: Emphasize your ability to work across different sectors – NGOs, government, private pharma – and your negotiation skills.

• Include Metrics: Quantify your impact. For example, mention “improved access by X%” or “led a project that reached Y number of patients.”

• Focus on Oncology/Public Health: If applicable, list your knowledge or work in oncology, breast cancer, or chronic/NCD management.

• List Project Management Tools: Mention tools (like MS Project, Jira, Trello) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) that you’re proficient in.

🌐 Company Website:
https://www.novartis.com