Director, Strategy & Execution Excellence

3M HEALTHCARE; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 185,500 - 344,500; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Director, Business Excellence Lead in the US (Cambridge, MA or East Hanover, NJ). This role drives strategic planning, operational excellence, and cross-functional execution to maximize product impact, with responsibilities spanning investor communications and multi‑functional project leadership.

The candidate should bring extensive experience in pharma/healthcare consulting, strong analytics, and storytelling ability, and must be prepared for 20% travel and on-site work at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or healthcare consulting.
• 2+ years in project management and translating strategy into execution.
• 2+ years leading complex projects requiring global and local alignment.
• Minimum 5+ years of commercial experience in pharma/biotech/healthcare/consulting.
• Strong analytical, storytelling, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, operational, and business planning recommendations to the General Manager.
• Integrate product insights from multiple functions to prioritise impactful actions.
• Lead preparations for impact reviews with stakeholders across local and global landscapes.
• Create investor relations packages and narratives for assigned product(s).
• Lead large cross-functional strategic projects to improve efficiency and impact.
• Run Product Core Team leadership with priorities, agendas, and follow-ups.
• Partner with finance and insights to measure resource allocation decisions.

Skills

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Communication

Market Knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

MBA

Job description

Novartis is seeking a Director, Business Excellence Lead in the US (Cambridge, MA or East Hanover, NJ). This role drives strategic planning, operational excellence, and cross-functional execution to maximize product impact, with responsibilities spanning investor communications and multi‑functional project leadership.

The candidate should bring extensive experience in pharma/healthcare consulting, strong analytics, and storytelling ability, and must be prepared for 20% travel and on-site work at