Job Description
<b>Job Description Summary</b>Location: East Hanover, NJThis is a site-based role, based out of East Hanover, NJ US. Job Purpose<br>Leader responsible for delivery of strategic business projects for the Oncology TA, Novartis Group, the CEO and the Executive Committee (ECN).<br> <b>Job Description</b><b>Key Responsibilities:</b><ul><li>Leads and independently owns small portfolio of strategy projects prioritized by the Novartis Group, the CEO and the Executive Committee including scoping, content creation and stakeholder management</li><li>Actively contributes to the Therapeutic Area TA Global /Unit Strategy process</li><li>Subject matter expert leader in 1-3 key disease domains within the Oncology Solid Tumor TA.</li><li>Leads strategy and commercial decision making of the early Global Program Teams and supports Therapeutic Area Leadership group (TAL) decision making with defined DAs</li><li>Provides Matrix Leadership in defining the DA strategy</li><li>Builds network of subject matter experts within and outside the NVS organization</li><li>Builds lasting strategic capabilities as part of each project to enable Global teams to continue to deliver on project objectives</li><li>Acts as sparring partner for leaders within S&G and other parts of NVS</li></ul><b>What you'll bring to the role:</b><ul><li> Bachelor's Degree required. Advanced degree (PhD, MD or other advanced University degree) or equivalent experience in life science/healthcare; MBA or consulting or equivalent experience highly desirable</li><li>At least 5 years strategy or consulting leadership experience or equivalent.</li><li>Plus minimum 5+ years of Industry pharma. Experience in Research & Development and/or commercial functions with experience conducting, commissioning, analyzing primary</li><li>In-depth TA knowledge (or track record to acquire required TA expertise effectively and rapidly</li><li>Highly agile having the capacity to support a number of strategic <i>DAs</i> disease areas within <i>a TA</i> and multiple programs internal and external, with substantial experience evaluating new product opportunities (through M&A, BD&L and internal re-search programs)</li><li>Experience of strategy development and asset shaping early in lifecycle (any functional perspective). US market experience through brand teams, market access, or consulting. Fluency in English required. (spoken and written). Effective and persuasive communicator with strong presentation, communication (both written and verbal), influencing and negotiation skills</li><li>Familiarity with financial modelling</li></ul><b>Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:</b> The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $185,500.00 - $344,00.00 USD per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.<b>