Director, CRM Portfolio Management

Summary

Novartis is on a mission to transform medicine and improve lives worldwide. As a global leader in healthcare, we leverage advanced technology and data to deliver patient‑centric solutions, enhance customer engagement, and drive innovation. The Insights and Decision Science (IDS) team enables improved decision making by leveraging superior data to identify actionable insights that drive enhanced performance. We collaborate closely with the US business to bring insights and challenging ideas that empower smarter, data‑driven decision‑making. The US CRM organization sits within IDS and plays a crucial role in driving the transformation to a next‑generation Customer360 operating model. The position is located in East Hanover, NJ, is not eligible for remote work, and requires approximately 10 % travel.

About The Role

The Director, CRM Portfolio Management leads portfolio strategy, investment governance, and resource allocation for the US CRM transformation—ensuring CRM initiatives are aligned to business priorities and deliver measurable value. This role provides portfolio‑level visibility into performance, risks, and trade‑offs, partnering closely with Finance, Product Strategy, Product Management, and IDS stakeholders to balance innovation, transformation, and core operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the integrated CRM portfolio strategy and roadmap aligned to business priorities
• Lead portfolio resource allocation, capacity planning, and financial coordination (budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning) with Finance and budget owners
• Establish and run portfolio governance (decision rights, funding thresholds, steering forums), enabling timely, value‑based prioritization and trade‑off decisions
• Monitor portfolio health, KPIs, and value realization; provide transparent reporting on performance, risks, dependencies, and strategic impact to leadership
• Partner across IDS pillars, Product Strategy, Product Management, IT, and CRM Labs to integrate the innovation pipeline and align stakeholders on priorities

Essential Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Strategy or related field
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in portfolio management, consulting, strategic planning, or related leadership roles; experience in pharma/healthcare/technology preferred
• Proven ability to manage large‑scale investment portfolios, resource allocation, and capacity planning in complex, matrixed organizations
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting/forecasting, ROI analysis, and business case development in partnership with Finance
• Experience establishing portfolio governance and executive decision forums, with demonstrated ability to manage risks, dependencies, and strategic trade‑offs

Desirable Requirements

• Master’s/MBA or portfolio management certification preferred
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including commercial strategy and investment cycles (highly desirable)

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is expected to range between $185,500.00 and $344,500.00 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors such as relevant skills and experience, and will be reviewed upon joining Novartis. Compensation includes a performance‑based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility for annual equity awards. US‑based eligible employees 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 also eligible for a generous time‑off package, including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leaves.

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EEO Statement

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