Innovation Strategy Associate Director

3 days ago


East Hanover, New Jersey, United States Novartis Group Companies Full time

Job Description Summary

The Novartis Group of Companies is seeking a highly skilled Innovation Strategy Associate Director to join our Strategy, Program and Portfolio Operations team. As a key member of the Program Innovation team, you will play a critical role in driving innovation and digital transformation across our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the external competitive landscape in key innovation and indication domains.
  • Identify and assess external vendors, technologies, and new trends to provide competitive insights and recommendations.
  • Lead the identification of unmet needs and opportunities where innovation through data science and digital solutions can positively impact drug development.
  • Bring strong project management expertise and a strategic mindset to drive the overall process and coordinate multi-disciplinary partners.
  • Act as a data science/AI and/or digital expert and lead specific solution deep-dives with specialist teams and multi-disciplinary partners.
  • Find opportunities to scale new and existing innovations across the portfolio.
  • Develop a comprehensive business case, implementation plan, and recommendations for identified solutions.
  • Lead solution tracking to identify and communicate risks and issues, formulate mitigation plans, and report to the Development Leadership Team.

Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in engineering/computer science or other technical degrees or equivalent experience in life science.
  • Fluent English (oral and written) and very strong communication skills.
  • 4+ years data science and digital/technology industry or consulting experience with 2+ years project/program leadership experience and 2+ years pharmaceutical or healthcare experience.
  • Advanced understanding and direct relevant experience with one or more data science and/or digital technology domains, and pharmaceutical development.
  • Experience developing and leading projects/programs within a complex matrix environment.
  • Experience of working with large-scale and complex multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrable experience of problem definition and problem-solving.
  • Demonstrated experience of scenario development and evaluation, and contingency planning.
  • Comfortable with, and enjoys working in uncertain environments, and navigating uncharted territory.

Why Novartis?

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives, and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world.

What We Offer:

You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals, develop your skills and expertise, and contribute to the development of innovative medicines that improve people's lives. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to join a dynamic and innovative organization, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to our website.



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