Strategic Portfolio Analytics Director

Novartis AG; Basel; On-site; CHF 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis AG in Basel seeks a Director of Portfolio Analytics to lead major analytics workstreams informing enterprise and leadership decisions. You will shape methodologies for prioritization, valuation, risk, and scenario planning, and translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations for senior executives.

You will mentor colleagues, drive analytical standardization, and partner with enterprise stakeholders across R&D and commercialization to optimize portfolio strategies.

Qualifications

• Degree in business (MBA preferred) or an advanced scientific degree.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required.
• Significant pharmaceutical industry experience with exposure to R&D, development and/or commercialization.
• Deep experience with R&D portfolio analytics, valuation, forecasting, prioritization, scenario planning, or related strategic analytics.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical R&D, portfolio strategy, asset value drivers, risk, and enterprise decision processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex analyses and convert them into senior-level recommendations.
• Ability to influence in a matrixed environment without formal authority.
• Track record of improving analytical methods, tools, processes, or team capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead major portfolio analytics workstreams, including portfolio reviews and long-range assessments.
• Shape analytical methodologies for prioritization, valuation, risk, and scenario planning.
• Provide senior stakeholders with clear interpretation of portfolio dynamics, risks, and trade-offs.
• Serve as a senior PDA thought partner for enterprise, franchise, TA, and EPI stakeholders.
• Lead development of senior-ready materials that synthesize analyses into recommendations.
• Mentor Associate Directors and PDA colleagues in analytical framing and stakeholder management.
• Drive continuous improvement of PDA tools, systems, and standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Leadership

Portfolio analytics

Data-driven decision making

Influence in matrixed org

Education

MBA preferred

Advanced scientific degree

Job description

Novartis AG in Basel seeks a Director of Portfolio Analytics to lead major analytics workstreams informing enterprise and leadership decisions. You will shape methodologies for prioritization, valuation, risk, and scenario planning, and translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations for senior executives.

You will mentor colleagues, drive analytical standardization, and partner with enterprise stakeholders across R&D and commercialization to optimize portfolio strategies.