Therapeutic Area Strategy Director, Oncology & Hematology at Novartis

East Hanover, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

344500.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Oncology, Hematology, Strategic planning, Commercial insights, Pipeline development, Business development, Licensing, Acquisitions, Market analysis, Product forecasting, Primary research, Pharmaceutical industry, R&D, Competitive benchmarking, Asset shaping

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Band Level 6 Job Description Summary Location: Cambridge MA, East Hanover NJ, US or Basel Switzerland. This role will follow a hybrid working model. If based in Europe please apply to REQ-10074747 LI-#hybrid The Novartis Strategy & Growth, Therapeutic Area Strategy team for Oncology is seeking a new Therapeutic Area Strategy Director, Oncology & Hematology 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 Oncology & Hematology 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 Oncology and Hematology. 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 5-7 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 (any functional perspective) 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 Novartis Compensation Summary: The salary for this position is expected to range between $185,500.00 and $344,500.00 USD 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. 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, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential. 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 in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com 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. https://www.novartis.com/careers/careers-research/notice-all-applicants-us-job-openings Salary Range $185,500.00 - $344,500.00 Skills Desired Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives. Novartis is aware of employment scams which make false use of our company name or leader’s names or recruiter’s names to defraud job seekers. Novartis does not make job offers without interview and never asks candidates for money. If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond, send money or personal information. 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Responsibilities

The director will support the creation of a holistic therapeutic area strategy and provide early-phase commercial insights to project teams. They will also guide internal pipeline development and evaluate external licensing and acquisition opportunities.