Director, Portfolio Analytics & Strategy

U061 (FCRS = US061) Novartis Services, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 345,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis seeks a Director of Portfolio Analytics in Cambridge, MA to lead major portfolio analytics workstreams and inform senior leadership decisions. You will shape analytical methodologies, interpret portfolio dynamics, and mentor colleagues while driving continuous improvement of PDA tools and standards.

The role requires significant pharmaceutical industry experience, advanced analytics expertise, and the ability to influence in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in business (MBA preferred) or an advanced scientific degree
• Significant pharmaceutical industry experience with exposure to research, development and/or commercialization processes
• Deep experience with R&D portfolio analytics, valuation, forecasting, prioritization, scenario planning, or related strategic analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead major portfolio analytics workstreams, including portfolio reviews, long-range portfolio assessments, prioritization exercises, TA/franchise analyses, and enterprise-level portfolio decision support.
• Shape analytical methodologies for portfolio prioritization, valuation, risk, scenario planning, pipeline sizing, value optimization, and related portfolio decision questions.
• Provide senior stakeholders with clear interpretation of portfolio dynamics, risks, opportunities, trade-offs, and implications for investment, prioritization, and strategic planning.
• Serve as a senior PDA thought partner for enterprise, franchise, TA, and EPI stakeholders.
• Lead development of senior-ready materials that synthesize complex portfolio analyses into clear recommendations and decision narratives.
• Mentor Associate Directors and other PDA colleagues in analytical framing, communication, stakeholder management, and portfolio methodology.
• Drive continuous improvement of PDA tools, systems, reporting, and analytical standards.

Skills

Account Management

Business Development

Business Planning

Drug Development

Financial Modeling

IT Portfolio Management

Key Account Management

Leadership

Market Share

Portfolio Analysis

Prioritization

Product Positioning

P&L

Waterfall Model

Education

MBA preferred

Advanced scientific degree

Job description

Novartis seeks a Director of Portfolio Analytics in Cambridge, MA to lead major portfolio analytics workstreams and inform senior leadership decisions. You will shape analytical methodologies, interpret portfolio dynamics, and mentor colleagues while driving continuous improvement of PDA tools and standards.

The role requires significant pharmaceutical industry experience, advanced analytics expertise, and the ability to influence in a matrixed environment.