Director - Decision Science, Immunology Product Lead (1 of 2)

Quality Control Specialist - Pest Control; East Hanover (NJ); Remote; USD 185,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director - Decision Science, Product Lead to drive brand strategies through data insights. With responsibilities spanning from opportunity identification to synthesizing complex data, this role requires significant experience in healthcare and strategic analytics. Join us to reimagine medicine and improve lives.

Benefits

Health coverage

401(k)

Paid leave

Qualifications

• At least eight years of experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Deep expertise in therapeutic area strategy and product management.
• 5+ years in data analytics or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Shape brand's strategic direction by leveraging insights.
• Support insight generation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Translate analytics into actionable strategies.

Skills

Agility

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Strategy

Leadership

Strategic Marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Data Science

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The ideal location for this role is East Hanover, NJ, but remote work may be possible in certain states. Remote employees are responsible for home office expenses and periodic travel to East Hanover, NJ, as needed.

There are two Immunology Director Product Lead positions associated with this posting:

• Director - Decision Science, Product Lead - Rheumatology
• Director - Decision Science, Product Lead - Dermatology

The Insights and Decision Science (IDS) team aims to enable better decision-making at Novartis by leveraging data and analytics to generate actionable insights that drive growth. Reporting to the ED, Decision Science Product Lead, this role is key in providing proactive, insight-driven support for the brand, addressing business challenges, shaping strategy, and implementing decision science through IDS capabilities.

The Decision Science Product Lead is a strategic role responsible for transforming complex data into insights that support brand success. This individual synthesizes information from various sources to provide comprehensive, actionable recommendations aligned with brand strategies. They support insight generation throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring continuous improvement and strategic alignment, and lead a high-performing IDS team to shape the brand's strategic direction.

Major Accountabilities:

1. Shape the brand's strategic direction by leveraging insights to identify opportunities and optimize performance.
2. Integrate insights from IDS functions to deliver comprehensive, actionable recommendations.
3. Participate in IPST discussions, providing data-driven insights and challenging established thinking.
4. Help craft the brand narrative for IPST meetings and senior leadership discussions.
5. Serve as the primary contact and strategic partner for the IPST and GM, driving brand performance narratives.
6. Collaborate with the IPST Lead to refine analyses and insights.
7. Lead the IDS POD at the product level, coordinating across IDS pillars to drive brand performance.
8. Share insights with the IPST, challenging current thinking to foster innovation.
9. Support ongoing insight generation throughout the product lifecycle.
10. Translate analytics into actionable strategies for the brand.
11. Pressure-test insights to ensure high-quality, robust recommendations.
12. Integrate performance and predictive analytics to address business issues.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least eight years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a strong understanding of product lifecycle management, market dynamics, and regulatory environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Data Science, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Deep expertise in therapeutic area strategy, product management, and early-stage asset planning, with experience in both established and launch products.
• 5+ years in data analytics, data science, market research, or related strategic analytics roles.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex data into strategic insights and influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership.

The salary range is $185,500 - $344,500 annually, with potential adjustments based on market conditions, location, and experience. Compensation may include bonuses, stock units, and benefits such as health coverage, 401(k), and paid leave. Final salary decisions depend on various factors.

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve lives. Join us to be part of this mission! More info: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits: Details are available in the Novartis Life Handbook: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Stay Connected: Join the Novartis Network: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

EEO Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or other protected statuses.

Accessibility: We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact us at [e-mail] or [phone].

Salary Range: $185,500 - $344,500

Skills: Agility, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Marketing, and more.