Associate Director, Market Research - Neuroscience

Job Description Summary Location: #LI-Hybrid The Insights and Analytics 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 to the Director, Market Research – Neuroscience, this role is pivotal in facilitating the collection and organization of critical data, ensuring that insights into perceptions and behaviours of HCPs are effectively gathered and analysed. By collaborating with cross‑functional teams and external partners, the Associate Director, Market Research – Neuroscience supports the development of comprehensive market research strategies that inform strategic initiatives. This position plays a vital role in compiling and summarising data on payer needs and market access challenges, providing valuable input for strategic planning. Through effective communication and coordination, the Associate Director ensures that research projects align with business objectives and that findings are effectively documented and shared, to support informed, data‑driven decisions for therapeutic areas. This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ or Cambridge, MA sites and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require 10% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/or international). Key Responsibilities Collaborate cross‑functionally in the collection and organisation of data for market research projects, focusing on HCP market perception and patient feedback Support the gathering of data on patient attitudes and perceptions of Novartis products and patient support programmes related to their TA Provide initial analysis and summaries of market research data to support the execution team's strategic initiatives Compile reports on payer needs, pricing strategies and market access barriers for review by the execution team Facilitate communication between the execution team and external vendors to ensure research projects align with business needs Coordinate meetings and workshops with internal teams and external partners to discuss research findings and strategies Assist in the documentation of research findings and insights to support internal functions and strategic planning Support the development of standardised templates for research instrument design and analysis Track progress on various research initiatives and provide regular updates to the execution team Assist in the preparation of performance reports and dashboards to support decision‑making Job Description Novartis seeks a dynamic individual to implement market research initiatives, design research and collect data that addresses the key business questions and objectives of functional NVS and Insights & Analytics teams to drive data‑driven decision‑making. The ideal candidate will have an extensive understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape, with expertise in applying different research methodologies to understand market perceptions and sentiment among HCPs. This role requires an individual who can establish a solid foundation of delivering actionable insights through primary research to empower strategic initiatives, marketing and outreach efforts under their TA. Essential Requirements A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Data Science or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred Minimum 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a strong focus on HCP 3+ years of domain expertise in these areas are highly desired: primary market research, data science, field analytics and insights, market access and patient service analytics, or other related strategic analytics and management consulting Strong analytical background, strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and align them with business priorities for therapeutic areas to drive impactful results Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with leadership across NVS and I&A functions to translate strategic objectives into the right research metrics and present complex insights effectively to diverse audiences Experience working in cross‑functional and matrixed teams, with demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions including marketing, provider and patient engagement Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs and priorities Compensation The salary for this position is expected to range between $145,600.00 and $270,400.00 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors such as 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, colour, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Skills Desired Agility, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Customer Experience, Customer Insights, Data Analytics, Data Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Media Campaigns, Product Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Waterfall Model #J-18808-Ljbffr