US Strategy Project Lead - Associate Director

Novartis; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in East Hanover, NJ seeks an Associate Director for US Strategy to lead strategy projects and analyses for US Business Strategy. You will convert ambiguous questions into structured workstreams, gather stakeholder input, and deliver executive-ready outputs.

This role requires 5+ years in consulting or strategy roles, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and storytelling. Up to 20% travel; local candidates preferred; relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Advanced degree (MS and/or MBA) preferred.
• 5+ years of consulting or strategy/analytic experience relevant to pharma/enterprise projects.

Responsibilities

• Structure workstreams, analyses, interviews, workshops, and deliverables for US Strategy projects.
• Coordinate inputs and test alignment of functional plans with US commercial priorities.
• Synthesize market, customer, competitor, policy, and financial data into strategic options.
• Prepare LT-ready recommendations and trade-off narratives.
• Manage follow-ups, risks, dependencies, and action tracking.
• Support transition from recommendation to execution with clear ownership and KPIs.

Skills

Structured thinking

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Follow-through

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree (MS and/or MBA)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Novartis in East Hanover, NJ seeks an Associate Director for US Strategy to lead strategy projects and analyses for US Business Strategy. You will convert ambiguous questions into structured workstreams, gather stakeholder input, and deliver executive-ready outputs.

This role requires 5+ years in consulting or strategy roles, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and storytelling. Up to 20% travel; local candidates preferred; relocation not offered.