Executive Director, Therapeutic Area Strategy, Oncology and Hematology

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-10076235 LI-#hybrid 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 peers. Provides key commercial insights to the R&D project teams, particularly for early phase programs. 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 the 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/or Hematology. Highly agile with 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 research programs). 7-10 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. Novartis Compensation Summary The salary for this position is expected to range between $248,500 and $461,500 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. Benefits 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. Why Novartis Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Join our Novartis Network Not the right Novartis role for you? 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