Director, Portfolio & Product Strategy, NS

Key Responsibilities Partner with the TA Head, GMs and ED, Portfolio & Pipeline Strategy to build forward looking competitive readiness plans (strategy, tactical and scenario planning) that are rooted in understanding of the external competitive environment in close collaboration with IDS (built on CI team deliverables), and our internal product/portfolio strategies.Ensure our product/portfolio teams are in a constant state of readiness to anticipate and act on external macro‑environmental market changes, competitor new launches and other competitor strategies in a legal and compliant manner.Support the TA Head, GMs and/or ED, Portfolio & Pipeline Strategy to provide input on assets to S&G, Development and BioMedical Research that ensures maximal commercial viability and launch value generation, including Life Cycle Management (LCM) planning for new indications, formulations and labels for in‑line products and Integrated Evidence Plans and LCM Plans for early pipeline assets.Help partner with US BD & L and US Market Access to provide country‑level input for BD & L evaluations in line with the C & BD deal archetype guidance, including input such as TPP development, stakeholder research, DC/IMB preparation, etc.Support strategic evaluations and initiatives that inform the DA and TA strategies and support the TA Head and the ED, Portfolio & Pipeline Strategy with input for TAL (eg. White Papers/Position Papers; what are competitive levers now & future; what are current gaps in portfolio mix; identification of emerging areas of unmet needs, etc.).Support or lead the transition of late‑stage pipeline assets from S&G to US Commercial 6+ months before FDP (timing determined with TAL and IMB), contributing to the preparation of the FDP submission package, including commercial strategy, market shaping activities, representing US Commercial needs at critical forums (GPT) up to transition to a full IPST.Essential Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree is required in a relevant area; MBA or advanced degree preferred.Experience (minimum 8 years of commercial experience with multiple functional experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or consulting environment, inclusive of at least two different types of cross‑functional roles such as sales, marketing, strategy, market access or medical; recent US Market commercialization experience with launch and various product lifecycle stages or General Manager experience in other countries; experience partnering with Medical Affairs and/or Development to inform strategic choices).Highly motivated individual who can work with a high degree of autonomy, in a dynamic environment applying creative problem‑solving skills and industry knowledge; possesses a portfolio approach and experience uncovering and implementing innovative strategies in a competitive marketplace.Ability to be a leader and proactive custodian for consistent competitive readiness excellence.Desirable Requirements: Experience in multiple therapeutic areas; experience and/or Market Access a plus; ability to influence, communicate effectively and engage confidently with leaders one to two levels above; able to work in a highly complex, ambiguous and dynamic environment with high visibility and tight timelines.Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $185,500.00 – $344,500.00 per year. Final salary will be determined by relevant skills and experience and reviewed periodically after joining Novartis.Performance‑based cash incentive and eligibility for annual equity awards depending on the level of the role.Comprehensive benefits package for US‑based eligible employees, including health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a generous time‑off package (vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves).#J-18808-Ljbffr