Strategic Insights Partner—Growth & Analytics

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

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