Director, Therapeutic Area Strategy, Neuroscience

Job Description Summary

Location: Cambridge, MA USA (Hybrid) OR Basel, Switzerland.
#LI-Hybrid.
This is a site based role & dual posted in the US & Switzerland. The location in the US is Cambridge, MA and in Switzerland is Basel.

The Role will act as Leader responsible for delivery of strategic business projects for Novartis Group, the CEO and the Executive Committee (ECN).

 

Job Description

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:  

• Develop subject matter expertise in 1-2 key Neuroscience domains.
• Coordinate activities of the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Leadership (TAL) group.
• Build network of subject matter experts within and outside the NVS organization.
• Build lasting strategic capabilities as part of each project to enable local teams to continue to deliver on project objectives going forward.
• Act as sparring partner for leaders within S&G and other parts of NVS.
• Lead and independently owns small portfolio of strategy projects prioritized by the Novartis Group, the CEO and the Executive Committee including scoping, content creation and stakeholder management.
• Actively contribute to Global /Unit Strategic Planning process.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Bachelor Degree required. Advanced degree (PhD, MD or other advanced University degree) or equivalent experience in life science/healthcare; MBA or consulting or equivalent experience highly desirable.
• At minimum 5+ years of Industry pharma. Experience in Research & Development and/or commercial functions with experience conducting, commissioning. Demonstrated experience Consulting for New products planning. Demonstrated TA knowledge (or track record to acquire required TA expertise effectively and rapidly).
• Highly analytical with the ability to lead and thrive in high challenging environment. Highly agile having the capacity to support a number of strategic DAs disease areas within a TA Neuroscience and multiple programs internal and external, with substantial experience evaluating new product opportunities (through M&A, BD&L and internal re-search programs).
• Experience of strategy development and asset shaping early in lifecycle (any functional perspective). US market experience through brand teams, market access, or consulting.
• Fluency in English required. (spoken and written). Effective and persuasive communicator with strong presentation, communication (both written and verbal), influencing and negotiation skills.
• Travel: ability to travel domestically and internationally, to be determined based on business needs.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with financial modelling and business development a plus.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $201,600 and $302,400 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors

 

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Salary Range

$201,600.00 - $302,400.00

 

Skills Desired

Analytical Skill, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Development, Business Partners, Business Strategy, Change Management, Data Analytics, Decision Tree (Forecasting Model), Finance, Go-To-Market Strategy, Influencing Skills, Leadership, Management Consulting, Pipeline (Software), Senior Management, Strategic Planning