Associate Director, Strategic CI, Enterprise Competitive Intelligence

Novartis; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking an Associate Director, Strategic CI, to operationalize the enterprise competitive intelligence strategy. The role emphasizes delivery, governance, and high-quality outputs across SI, Manufacturing CI and cross-therapeutic areas, while developing talent in Hyderabad and fostering collaboration.

The position involves leading KPI dashboards, strategic planning, and cross-functional coordination to enable data-driven decisions across major markets and enterprise priorities.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent in life sciences/healthcare; MBA preferred.
• 12+ years in pharma/biotech CI, market intelligence, RD strategy, or related fields; leadership experience and people management.

Responsibilities

• Articulate and drive ECI vision and governance across SI, Manufacturing CI and TA CI.
• Lead cross-portfolio CI analyses, enterprise competitor assessments, and technology landscape deep dives.
• Oversee SI program including data intake, analytics coordination, and vendor engagement.
• Lead CI initiatives for manufacturing ecosystems, capacity tracking, and outsourcing trends.
• Drive KPI dashboards, annual strategic planning, and governance compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences/healthcare

MBA preferred

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

As the Associate Director, Strategic CI, Enterprise Competitive Intelligence (ECI), you will play a critical role in operationalizing the CI strategy for Novartis You will focus on the delivery, coordination, and execution of priority CI workstreams, enabling the Head of ECI Strategy and broader ECI Leadership Team to drive strategic value across the pipeline, portfolio, major markets, and enterprise priorities Your role will also entail emphasis on crossfunctional coordination, structured execution, governance support, KPI and dashboard management, and enabling highquality CI outputs across Social Intelligence (SI), Manufacturing CI, and crossTherapeutic Areas (TAs) intelligence domains Additionally, by empowering and developing talent in Hyderabad and fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing, you will turn insight into impact for patients worldwide

About The Role

ECI Strategic Visioning and Execution

Articulate and drive ECI vision, supporting enterprise goals and priorities Serve on the ECI Leadership Team representing SI, Manufacturing CI and above/across TA CI and ECI operations and governance Lead change management efforts, including active sponsorship, clear communication, and maintaining focus on enterprise-wide benefits Bring in industry best practices and disruptive ideas to strengthen the practice of CI Governance Manage Strategic CI KPIs, scorecards, and performance dashboards and drive continuous improvement Manage annual strategic CI planning and prioritization and safeguard strategic CI compliance with governance, regulatory (including GxP), and prioritization frameworks Manage strategic CI project timelines, budgets, resourcing trackers, and vendor coordination undefined

Cross Portfolio Cross TA CI Execution

Lead execution of cross-portfolio CI analyses using advanced frameworks and internal/external intelligence to inform strategy Spearhead enterprise-level competitor assessments, productivity benchmarking, policy/regulatory reviews, and technology landscape deep dives Contribute to scenario planning, early signal monitoring, and strategic CI reporting

Social Intelligence Execution

Oversee and evolve NovartisSocial Intelligence (SI) program, including data intake, analytics coordination, and vendor engagement Design frameworks to synthesize insights on digital trends, sentiment, online community engagement, and early warning indicators Forge strategic partnerships to integrate SI into units/functionsstrategies and ensure adherence to 1P1R process GxP compliance Define tools and database access requirements to deliver integrated and stand-alone analyses

Manufacturing Technical Operations CI Support

Lead CI initiatives for Contract Development Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) ecosystems, manufacturing capacity tracking, outsourcing trends, and supply chain intelligence Lead structured research on competitor manufacturing capabilities, advanced process technologies, biosimilar strategies, and make vs buy patterns

Above/Across TA CI Execution

Lead CI analysis for businesses, steering benchmarking efforts in RD productivity, cycle time, regulatory trends, policy shifts, and science/tech inflection points) Lead creation of foresight deliverables covering near, mid-, and long-term enterprise disruptors

Essential Requirements

Advanced degree or equivalent experience in life science/healthcare required; science-based masters or MBA preferred, with leadership experience in pharma sector competitive intelligence and people management, including coaching and mentoring teams across science and commercial functions 12 years in pharmaceutical/biotech CI, market intelligence, RD strategy, commercial analytics, or related fields, with strong project management and stakeholder management, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders Excellent oral and written English communication skills outstanding analytical and research abilities, with a proven record of synthesizing data into executive-ready insights and exposure to social intelligence, digital analytics, manufacturing/technical CI, or competitive/scientific analyses Demonstrated learning agility, integrity, collaborative mindset, energy, drive, achievement orientation, high work ethic, and strong financial and business acumen

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