Director International, Integrated Insights (2 positins)

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Major Accountabilities:

• Lead integrated insights plans shaping pipeline portfolio Business Development and Licensing decisions and launch excellence.

• Map patient and customer journeys to uncover unmet needs and growth opportunities across therapeutic areas.

• Apply advanced analytics forecasting and artificial intelligence methods to generate forward-looking actionable insights.

• Synthesize complex data into compelling narratives and recommendations for senior leadership.

• Partner with early development commercial market access and strategy teams to drive aligned decisions.

• Lead competitive intelligence and positioning to guide brand strategy and differentiation.

• Manage external partners and vendors to deliver high-quality cost-effective insights programs.

• Elevate team capabilities by sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Provide therapeutic area thought partnership across Oncology Cardiovascular Renal and Metabolism Neuroscience and Immunology.

• Anticipate future trends and scenario implications to inform investment choices and portfolio prioritization.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Life Sciences Business Economics or Market Research; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum ten years of experience generating insights in pharmaceuticals or biotechnology across therapeutic areas.

• Demonstrated expertise with qualitative and quantitative research advanced analytics and forecasting techniques.

• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear actionable insights for high-impact decisions.

• Strong understanding of drug development regulatory environments and pharmaceutical market dynamics outside the United States.

• Exceptional presentation communication and interpersonal skills; effective collaborator across all organizational levels.

• Experience operating in global crossfunctional settings with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong project management prioritization and delivery under tight timelines; proficiency with data sources analytical tools and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience building insights capabilities and promoting best practices across communities.

• Hands-on experience with artificial intelligencedriven research predictive analytics and data visualization.

• International Top11 country experience (Health care systems i.e. patient- and HCP-level data)

Location:

This role is based in Basel Switzerland.

Benefits:

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation:

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