Director, Therapeutic Area Strategy, Neuroscience

Novartis Group Companies

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 176,000 - 328,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies seeks a Therapeutic Area Strategy Director to shape neuroscience strategy, provide early commercial insights to project teams, and align functions across BR, S&G, and the Commercial US and International units.

You will benchmark external data, evaluate opportunities via M&A/BD&L, and guide asset shaping early in lifecycle, leveraging recent US in-market experience. Advanced degree preferred; pharma/med devices background valued.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare; advanced degree (PhD/MD) or equivalent experience preferred.
In-depth neuroscience TA knowledge or ability to acquire quickly.
Experience evaluating new product opportunities via M&A, BD&L, or internal programs.
5+ years in pharma/medical devices R&D or commercial functions with primary research experience.
Experience in strategy development and early lifecycle asset shaping.
Recent US in-market experience working with US customers and healthcare systems.

Responsibilities

Develop a holistic TA strategy for Neuroscience and benchmark external insights.
Provide commercial insights to R&D teams for early phase programs.
Support external licensing/ acquisitions opportunities and strategic upgrades.
Guide internal pipeline development and enterprise alignment across BR, S&G, and commercial units.
Analyze reports/publications and build product forecasts; commission targeted primary research.

Skills

Agile

Business Development

Strategic Planning

Go-to-Market Strategies

Leadership

Data Analytics

Decision Making

Communication

Strategic Alliances

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare; advanced degree (PhD/MD) preferred

MBA or consulting experience preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Novartis Strategy & Growth, Therapeutic Area Strategy team for Neuroscience is seeking a new Therapeutic Area Strategy Director who will support the creation and update of a holistic TA strategy; provide early-phase commercial insights to project teams; guide TA-specific internal pipeline development and external licensing / acquisitions opportunities; and support integrated enterprise alignment across Biomedical Research (BR), Development, Strategy & Growth (S&G), and the Commercial US and International units.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Brings external benchmarking, analysis and insights, and judgement to support the TA Strategy Head in developing a holistic Novartis TA strategy that achieves sustainable growth in short, mid and long-term.
Brings both understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the core Therapeutic Areas (TA) and Disease area of Neuroscience to derive insightful and differentiating competitive advantages over our peers.
Provides key commercial insights to the R&D project teams, particularly for early phase programs. To do this effectively, in-market experience in the US is critical.
Analyses reports and publications to extract key messages, including building product forecasts.
Supports development and delivery of TA-specific strategic external insights to support identification of growth opportunities, emerging competitive challenges and support creation of a third-party view around key strategic levers, and commissions targeted primary research.

Essential Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree (PhD, MD or other advanced University degree) and / or equivalent experience in life science/healthcare; MBA or consulting or equivalent experience highly preferred.
In-depth TA knowledge (or track record to acquire required TA expertise effectively and rapidly) in Neuroscience.
Highly agile having the capacity to support a number of strategic DAs within a TA and multiple programs internal and external
Substantial experience evaluating new product opportunities (through M&A, BD&L and internal re-search programs).
At least 5+ years of Industry pharma and/or medical devices Experience in Research & Development and/or commercial functions with experience conducting, commissioning, analyzing primary research
Experience of strategy development and asset shaping early in lifecycle
Recent (post 2015) local US in-market experience; local US experience includes working within the US market with the local US customers, US health care systems / systems

Benefits & Rewards

The salary for this position is expected to range between $176,400 and $327,600 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$176,400.00 - $327,600.00

Skills Desired