Director, Business Excellence Lead

Band

Level 6

Job Description Summary

This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require 20% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/ or international).

The Director, Business Excellence Lead will be responsible for providing ongoing strategic, operational, and business planning recommendations/ plans to the Integrated Product Strategy Team (IPST) that will increase impact of our product(s). This unique role will be integrating product and portfolio insights and analytics across functions; and distill the most important insights and actions that drive impact.

Lead preparations for critical performance reviews, investor relations and business reviews with various leadership teams; as well as lead cross functional team impact reviews to assess progress against KPIs that are integrated across all functions.

Lead strategic core initiatives across the product/ portfolio that will have long lasting impact for patients in need of, or treated with, our products and the ideal candidate is passionate about both strategy, insights and analytics and operational specificity required to translate strategy to impact. This individual will play an integral role in driving excellence in execution across the business.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Run the Integrated Product Strategy, including the setting of priorities, agendas, action items, and follow-ups 
• Lead strategic, operational, and business planning recommendations/ plans to GM and leadership teams 
• Lead integration of product insights from multiple functions to prioritize the most impactful actions 
• Lead preparations for impact reviews with various stakeholders across local and global landscape 
• Lead creation of investor relations package and narrative for assigned product(s) 
• Lead large cross-functional strategic projects that aim to improve operational efficiency and/or result in significant customer impact 
• Partner with finance and insights and analytics to identify criteria for, and measure resource allocation decisions  
• Ensures alignment to, compliance with, and ownership of all NPC policies, including the Code of Conduct and all applicable laws and regulations. 

Essential Requirements:

• 8+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or healthcare consulting industry inclusive of at least 2 different types of cross-functional roles/experience 
• 2+ years in project management and translation of strategy into execution 
• 2+ years leading complex projects requiring global and local alignment 
• Education: Bachelor's Degree is required in relevant area, MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred 

Desirable Requirements:

• Therapeutic Area experience 
• 2+ years within a significant consultancy group (e.g. McKinsey, BCG, Bain) 
• Minimum 5+ year commercial experience preferably with multi-functional experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or consulting environment 
• Demonstrated strategic acumen 
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to generate insights and develop relevant action plans  
• Strong ability to simplify complex concepts & strategies and "tell a story" orally and in writing 
• Curious, with excellent listening skills; able to challenge current thinking 
• Track record of exceptional performance and execution that drives results 
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate teams, with or without authority
• Experience working collaboratively across the matrix 
• Strong influencing skills, and the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in stressful situations  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and a heavy workload 

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $185,500.00 and $344,500.00/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

 

EEO Statement:

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, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Salary Range

$185, $344,500.00

Skills Desired

Agility, Brand Awareness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Customer Experience, Customer Insights, Data Strategy, Digital Marketing, Go-To-Market Strategy, Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, People Management, Product Marketing, Product Roadmap, Return on Investment (ROI), Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Marketing

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