Hybrid Director, Emerging Therapeutic Strategies

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About the role

  • Director of Emerging Therapeutic Strategies at Novartis, driving strategic analyses and leading workstreams across emerging technologies. Collaborating closely with leadership for enterprise-level alignment and execution.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and refinement of strategic agendas across emerging technologies and pathways
  • Conduct independent research, landscape analysis, and early framing of opportunities
  • Develop clear, insight-driven recommendations for enterprise-level decision-making
  • Support preparation for governance engagements and participate as appropriate
  • Facilitate cross-functional alignment across various units driving structured problem-solving
  • Evaluate emerging focus areas, assessing scientific maturity, risks, and strategic value
  • Identify opportunity gaps and propose approaches with supporting analyses
  • Conduct horizon scanning across priority modalities and pathways, synthesizing market signals into actionable insights

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or other advanced University degree) or equivalent experience in life science/healthcare highly desirable
  • 5-10 years’ experience of pharma industry and/or medical devices
  • Some experience evaluating new product opportunities through M&A, BD&L, and internal research programs
  • Experience in conducting, commissioning, and analyzing primary research
  • Experience of strategy development and asset shaping early in lifecycle
  • Experience in global roles or with high exposure to those with global responsibility
  • Strong financial modeling and valuations skills
  • Experience in strategic and competitive data analysis and insights generation, leveraging digital tools
  • Must engage with senior leadership as well as mid-career associates

Benefits

  • Health, life and disability benefits
  • 401(k) with company contribution and match
  • Time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
  • Performance-based cash incentive
  • Eligibility for annual equity awards

Job title

Director, Emerging Therapeutic Strategies

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$185,500 - $344,500 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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