Huntington's Disease Strategy & Execution Lead

Novartis Group Companies; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous time off

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies seeks a Director, Business Excellence Lead for Huntington's Disease to be based at the East Hanover, NJ or Cambridge, MA site, with 20% travel and no remote work. The role integrates product and portfolio strategies across functions, translating strategy into action and leading cross‑functional teams through critical reviews with local and global leadership.

Candidates should have 8+ years in pharma/biotech, strong analytical and storytelling skills, and a track

Qualifications

• 8+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or healthcare consulting.
• , 2+ years in project management and translation of strategy into execution.
• 2+ years leading complex projects requiring global and local alignment.
• Minimum 5+ year commercial experience preferably with multi-functional experience in pharma/biotech/healthcare/consulting.
• Demonstrated strategic acumen and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts and tell a story orally and in writing.
• Curious with excellent listening skills; able to challenge current thinking.
• Track record of exceptional performance and execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, operational, and business planning recommendations to GM.
• Lead integration of product insights from multiple functions to prioritize impactful actions.
• Lead preparations for impact reviews with stakeholders across local/global landscape.
• Lead creation of investor relations package and narrative for assigned products.
• Lead large cross-functional strategic projects to improve operational efficiency and/or customer impact.
• Run the Product Core Team leadership including setting priorities and follow-ups.
• Partner with finance and analytics to identify criteria for resource allocation decisions.
• Ensure alignment to and ownership of NPC policies and applicable laws/regulations.

Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Storytelling

Project Coordination

Global/Local Alignment

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies seeks a Director, Business Excellence Lead for Huntington's Disease to be based at the East Hanover, NJ or Cambridge, MA site, with 20% travel and no remote work. The role integrates product and portfolio strategies across functions, translating strategy into action and leading cross‑functional teams through critical reviews with local and global leadership.

Candidates should have 8+ years in pharma/biotech, strong analytical and storytelling skills, and a track