Benefits, Director Finance & Analysis

Job Summary Location: East Hanover, New Jersey (#LI-Hybrid). Novartis will not sponsor visas for this position. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. This role is required to be in our East Hanover, NJ office 3x/week. In this role, you will shape and manage competitive benefit programs across the United States and Canada, driving financial insight and ensuring compliance to support a strong employee experience. Key Responsibilities Strategy and design of active and retiree health, life and disability plans in the US. Manage the benefits budget, forecasting and analysis of plans’ funding. Engage and partner with internal and external experts to review and develop the funding and contribution strategies for the plans. Oversee compliance and audit responsibilities within the benefits team. Subject matter expert for regulatory changes for health, life and disability plans. Benefits lead for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Responsible for design, compliance and benefits finance relating to Canada’s health, life and long-term disability plans. Essential Requirements Minimum 10 years of experience in benefits management. Proven experience in designing and managing employee benefit plans. Strong financial acumen. Proven ability to collaborate across multiple teams and partner with stakeholders. High level of attention to detail. Excellent organizational and project management skills. Strong analytical skills, including advanced Excel proficiency. Ability to adapt quickly to shifting demands and manage multiple priorities. Desirable Requirements People leadership experience. Strong problem‑solving skills. Skills Desired Ability to influence key stakeholders AI-driven mindset Building effective teams Capital allocation Critical thinking Data cleansing / normalization Data visualization Effective communications Embracing change Employee engagement Financial and management insight generation Managing ambiguity Market understanding Planning & analysis Process optimization Rapid problem solving Reporting Understanding value drivers Benefits & Rewards Salary range: $160,300 to $297,700 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on relevant skills and experience, and will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Compensation includes 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. 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, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr U061 (FCRS = US002) Novartis Services, Inc.