Summary
Job description summary
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 to the ED, IDS Capabilities, this role is crucial in fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the IDS function. The role is designed to integrate capabilities, communities, and collaboration across IDS, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and evolving needs.
This role plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of IDS by facilitating learning programs and knowledge sharing, monitoring the impact of these initiatives, and continuously improving their effectiveness. By staying informed of industry trends and best practices, the role ensures that IDS capabilities remain cutting-edge and competitive, ultimately supporting the broader goals of the IDS pillar to drive functional excellence and organizational impact.
The ideal location for this role is East Hanover, NJ but remote work may be possible (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. If associate is remote, all home office expenses and any travel/lodging to specific East Hanover, NJ for periodic live meetings will be at the employee’s expense. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require 20% travel.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Integrate capabilities, communities, and collaboration across IDS to drive functional excellence and organizational impact
- Present and facilitate learning programs that address current and future needs, with special attention to newer IDS capabilities like proactive data strategy, AI prototyping, insight synthesization, etc.
- Monitor alignment of IDS capabilities with organizational objectives and evolving needs
- Facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement through communities of practice
- Monitor the impact of these communities and develop insights on how to continuously improve their effectiveness
- Regularly evaluate progress and impact, developing and providing actionable insights and recommendations for further development
- Stay informed of industry trends and best practices to ensure IDS capabilities remain cutting-edge and competitive
Novartis seeks an individual with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a deep understanding of product lifecycle management, and market dynamics. A proven track record in brand performance management, marketing, or a similar role, the person should demonstrate the ability to develop and implement brand strategies that drive market share and revenue growth. The candidate should foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Essential Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in related field is required; Master of Science and/or MBA strongly preferred
- Minimum 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, particularly in roles related to innovation, learning and development
- Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, and data strategy development.
- Experience in insights, analytics, or decision science role, with a deep understanding of the methodologies, tools, and best practices required to generate high-quality insights
- Experience in developing and facilitating learning programs and workshops
- Ability to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives, providing actionable insights
- Strong leadership skills with a focus on fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
- Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in data science and analytics
- Demonstrated ability to align data capabilities with business objectives and drive strategic impact
Novartis Compensation Summary:
The salary for this position is expected to range between $152,600.00 and $283,400.00 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.
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.
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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.
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