Director of Strategy & Execution, Global Product Impact

Novartis Group Companies; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 186,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies seeks a Director, Business Excellence Lead, CML to drive strategic planning and execution across functions. Based in East Hanover, NJ or Cambridge, MA, the role requires travel and leadership of cross-functional initiatives to improve patient impact.

The candidate will integrate product and portfolio strategies, prepare performance reviews, and shape investor narratives while ensuring compliance with NPC policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with MBA preferred.
• Experience with pharmaceutical or healthcare markets is advantageous.
• Strong strategic thinking and storytelling abilities for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, operational, and business planning recommendations to GM.
• Integrate product insights from multiple functions to prioritize actions.
• Prepare impact reviews with stakeholders across local and global landscapes.
• Create investor relations narratives for assigned products.
• Manage large cross-functional strategic projects to improve efficiency and impact.
• Lead the Product Core Team by setting priorities and tracking actions.
• Collaborate with finance and analytics to guide resource allocation.
• Ensure alignment with NPC policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Brand Analysis

Brand Awareness

Commercial Excellence

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Customer Engagement

Customer Insights

Digital Marketing

Influencing Skills

Inspirational Leadership

Media Campaigns

People Management

Product Marketing

Product Roadmap

ROI

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Management

Thought Leadership

Trend Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies seeks a Director, Business Excellence Lead, CML to drive strategic planning and execution across functions. Based in East Hanover, NJ or Cambridge, MA, the role requires travel and leadership of cross-functional initiatives to improve patient impact.

The candidate will integrate product and portfolio strategies, prepare performance reviews, and shape investor narratives while ensuring compliance with NPC policies and regulations.