Director, Decision Science Portfolio (1 of 2)
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Job Description Summary This position will be located in East Hanover, New JerseyJob Description There are 2 Director, Decision Science Portfolio positions associated with this posting. The Insights and Decision Science (IDS) team is dedicated to enabling improved decision making at Novartis by leveraging data and advanced analytics capabilities to generate actionable insights that drive business growth. We collaborate closely with the US business, bringing insights and challenging ideas to empower smarter, data-driven decision-making. Reporting into the ED, Decision Science Portfolio, this role supports the leadership team by providing robust responses to portfolio and enterprise-wide requests. The role aims to elevate the overall IDS innovation and insight-generation capability, ensuring that the organization remains at the forefront of industry advancements in Decision Science. This role is integral to maintaining a cohesive and forward-thinking enterprise, dedicated to achieving excellence in the pharmaceutical industry, through collaborations and thought partnership with the ED, Decision Science Portfolio and other IDS functions like Data Strategy & Governance, Application Product Management, I&A, others. Key Responsibilities:
Essential Requirements: Novartis seeks an individual with extensive experience in strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration within a complex organizational structure. The individual should have a proven track record in identifying and leveraging opportunities to enhance product offerings and support enterprise-wide initiatives. The individual should demonstrate exceptional skills in facilitating communication and resource alignment between executive leadership and various teams, ensuring that insights and capabilities are effectively utilized to meet organizational goals. Experience in acting as a liaison between internal departments and external stakeholders is essential, as is the ability to organize and lead governance meetings that drive strategic discussions and collaboration across diverse functions and brands. The successful candidate will have a strong background in synthesizing and presenting information to senior leadership, fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement. Education (minimum/desirable): Bachelor's degree in related field is required; Master of Science and/or MBA strongly preferred Additional qualifications are as follows:
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $185,500.00 and $344,500.00/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. 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, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 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 to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or 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. Salary Range $185,500.00 - $344,500.00Skills Desired Agility, Brand Awareness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Customer Experience, Customer Insights, Data Strategy, Digital Marketing, Go-To-Market Strategy, Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, People Management, Product Marketing, Product Roadmap, Return on Investment (ROI), Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Marketing |