Executive Director, Therapeutic Area Strategy, Oncology and Hematology

Location: Cambridge MA, East Hanover NJ, US or Basel Switzerland. Hybrid working model.

About The Role

The Novartis Strategy & Growth, Therapeutic Area Strategy team for Oncology & Hematology is seeking an Executive Director, Therapeutic Area Strategy. This role 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.

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.
• Analyzes reports and publications to extract key messages, including building product forecasts.
• Supports development and delivery of TA-specific strategic external insights to identify growth opportunities, emerging competitive challenges, and creation of a third-party view around key strategic levers. Commissions targeted primary research.

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 the capacity to support multiple 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 experience in pharma and/or medical devices in Research & Development and/or commercial functions, including conducting, commissioning, and analyzing primary research.
• Experience in strategy development and asset shaping early in lifecycle (any functional perspective).
• Recent (post-2015) local US in-market experience, including working within the US market with local US customers and healthcare systems.

Pay

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 relevant skills and experience. Compensation includes a performance-based cash incentive and eligibility for annual equity awards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) with company contribution and match.
• Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.