Sr. Director, Incentive Compensation & Analytics (Remote)

Novartis Group Companies; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 146,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies is seeking an Associate Director of Incentive Compensation to lead IC design, analytics, and operations for assigned therapeutic areas. The role partners with Field and HQ leadership, adheres to governance, and delivers timely, high-quality IC solutions.

The position requires 8+ years of analytics in pharma/healthcare with 4+ years in IC, strong technical and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a global, collaborative environment with travel and remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required from 4-year college or university.
• 8+ years' analytics experience in pharma/biotech/healthcare with large, dispersed sales teams; 4+ years in Incentive Compensation.
• Strong expert in IC design, analytics, operations, processes, and business acumen.
• Robust solutioning skills with innovative approaches grounded in feasibility.
• Hands-on IC analytics including modeling and simulations and delivering insights.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate thought leadership across the IC function, including design, analytics, operations, and PMO.
• Build strong relationships with HQ and Sales leadership, stakeholders, and external partners.
• Design IC plan options, evaluate pros/cons, and provide reasoned recommendations.
• Develop IC performance KPIs and health checks to monitor plan effectiveness.
• Create innovative IC solutions while ensuring compliance with policies and guardrails.
• Run IC modeling and simulations, mentor team, and ensure quality of work.
• Present IC recommendations and results to the Sales Leadership Team.
• Collaborate within the IC team to improve efficiency, motivation, and retention.

Skills

IC design

IC analytics

IC operations

IC PMO

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IQVIA

Symphony

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies is seeking an Associate Director of Incentive Compensation to lead IC design, analytics, and operations for assigned therapeutic areas. The role partners with Field and HQ leadership, adheres to governance, and delivers timely, high-quality IC solutions.

The position requires 8+ years of analytics in pharma/healthcare with 4+ years in IC, strong technical and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a global, collaborative environment with travel and remote