Integrated Insights Business Partner

Novartis; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in Barcelona is seeking an expert in Integrated Insights to own the end-to-end insight lifecycle, translating business priorities into evidence plans and strategic recommendations. You will partner with Therapeutic Area, Value & Access, Medical, and Finance leaders to shape decisions with market intelligence and analytics.

You will synthesize diverse data sources into clear narratives, lead market research strategies, and manage budgets while ensuring compliance with procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Life Sciences, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in strategic insights, business analytics, market research, commercial excellence, consulting, or pharmaceutical strategy roles.
• Demonstrated ability to transform complex data and evidence into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical markets, customer dynamics, market access, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience leading primary and secondary market research initiatives.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong business acumen.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic discussions through evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Medical, Value & Access, Finance, and Analytics.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end insight lifecycle, translating business priorities into evidence plans, KPIs, analytical frameworks, and strategic recommendations.
• Partner with Therapeutic Area, Value & Access, Medical, and Finance leaders to identify critical business questions and support strategic decision-making.
• Synthesize internal and external data sources, market intelligence, customer insights, and performance analytics into clear, decision-ready narratives.
• Lead the development, prioritization, and execution of market research strategies and annual research plans.
• Manage market research budgets, external research vendors, and ensure compliance with procurement and market research processes.
• Generate strategic insights for business review meetings, leadership forums, and performance discussions.
• Integrate commercial, customer, medical, access, field force, and omnichannel signals into a unified view of performance.
• Conduct brand deep dives, growth opportunity assessments, competitive analyses, and scenario-planning to identify risks and opportunities.
• Serve as the strategic interface between business stakeholders and Data & Analytics partners, translating questions into analytical requirements.
• Support forecasting, market modeling, long-range planning, and launch readiness through evidence-based recommendations.
• Provide customer and market insights that support segmentation, targeting, customer engagement, and go-to-market decisions.
• Curate knowledge, benchmarks, and cross-market learnings to maximize organizational learning and avoid duplication of effort.
• Ensure timely reporting of technical complaints, adverse events, and special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours.
• Support distribution of marketing samples in line with local regulations and policies.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strategic insights

Market research

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/ Economics/ Marketing/ Life Sciences/ Data Analytics/ Statistics

Job description

Salary Range:

€44,700.00 - €83,100.00

Job Description Summary

Integrated Insights owns the generation of strategic insights and business recommendations by connecting market understanding, customer intelligence, performance analytics, and external evidence to enable better decisions and accelerate growth.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end insight lifecycle, translating business priorities into evidence plans, key performance indicators, analytical frameworks, and strategic recommendations.
• Partner with Therapeutic Area, Value & Access, Medical, and Finance leaders to identify critical business questions and support strategic decision-making.
• Synthesize internal and external data sources, market intelligence, customer insights, and performance analytics into clear, decision-ready narratives.
• Lead the development, prioritization, and execution of market research strategies and annual research plans.
• Manage market research budgets, external research vendors, and ensure compliance with applicable procurement and market research processes.
• Generate strategic insights for business review meetings, leadership forums, and performance discussions.
• Integrate commercial, customer, medical, access, field force, and omnichannel performance signals into a unified view of business performance.
• Conduct brand deep dives, growth opportunity assessments, competitive analyses, and scenario-planning exercises to identify risks and opportunities.
• Serve as the strategic interface between business stakeholders and Data & Analytics partners, translating business questions into actionable analytical requirements.
• Support forecasting, market modeling, long-range planning, and launch readiness through evidence-based assumptions and strategic recommendations.
• Provide customer and market insights that support segmentation, targeting, customer engagement, and go-to-market decisions.
• Curate and share knowledge, best practices, benchmarks, and cross-market learnings to maximize organizational learning and avoid duplication of effort.
• Ensure timely reporting of technical complaints, adverse events, and special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.
• Support the distribution of marketing samples where applicable and in accordance with local regulations and Novartis policies.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Life Sciences, Data Analytics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in strategic insights, business analytics, market research, commercial excellence, consulting, or pharmaceutical strategy roles.
• Demonstrated ability to transform complex data and evidence into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical markets, customer dynamics, market access, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience leading primary and secondary market research initiatives.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong business acumen.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic discussions through evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Medical, Value & Access, Finance, and Analytics.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English.

Desirable Requirements

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Economics, Life Sciences, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or consulting industry.
• Knowledge of forecasting methodologies, scenario planning, segmentation, targeting, and launch planning.
• Experience working with advanced analytics, customer intelligence, and omnichannel performance measurement.

Why Novartis?

At Novartis, we are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. Our success depends on our ability to make smarter decisions faster and transform data into meaningful actions that benefit patients. As part of the Integrated Insights team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic decisions, influencing business direction, and helping deliver innovative medicines to patients around the world.

Join us and become part of a collaborative, curious, and impact-driven organization where your insights can help drive the future of healthcare.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis,we’recommitted to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 44,700.00 - 63,900.00 - 83,100.00 EUR Annual

The base salary offered isdeterminedbased on gender-neutralobjectives, such as relevant skills,competenciesand experiencein accordance withthe Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits inkindto help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeingresourcesand global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, andminimum14 weekspaid parental leave.

You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowancein accordance withthe applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse,equitableand inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Skills Desired

Analytical Thinking, Brand Awareness, Business Analytics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Digital Marketing, Media Campaigns, Project Management, Project Planning, Sales, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Waterfall Model