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Director, US IM Medical Affairs Business Planning & Strategy

Novartis
On-site
East Hanover, NJ
Medical Affairs

Role Summary

Based in East Hanover, NJ and not eligible for remote work. Relocation may be considered. Travel will be required (domestic and/or international).

Responsibilities

  • Create and provide strategic communications support for executive engagement for the Head of Medical Strategy
  • Oversee and manage strategic engagements related to critical business priorities to senior internal and external audiences
  • Provide strategic counsel, daily operational and business planning support to the Head of Medical Affairs and Medical Affairs Organization
  • Lead/facilitate MALT meetings/events, defining focus areas based on strategic priorities
  • Lead strategic communications for defined forums and ad-hoc requests from senior leadership, consolidating input from MALT and key stakeholders
  • Own MALT action tracker, following up on open items, ensuring timely feedback/responses
  • Lead MA townhalls’ preparation and facilitate presentations
  • Lead MA internal communications and associate engagement channels and forums
  • Build excellence in day-to-day meeting operations and outcomes in service of the Head of Market Access and Market Access Organization

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or healthcare consulting industry inclusive of at least 2 different types of cross-functional roles/experience
  • Minimum 2+ years in project management and translation of strategy into execution
  • Minimum 2+ years leading complex projects requiring global and local alignment
  • AI/Digital Fluency: Experience leveraging data to drive insights and performance metrics to optimize strategies; experience using digital tools and analytics for KPI measurement and dashboarding
  • Minimum 2+ years with significant consulting group preferred
  • Minimum 3+ years commercial experience, preferably with multi-functional experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare or consulting environment
  • Strong ability to simplify complex concepts and “tell a story” orally and in writing
  • Strong analytical skills and an ability to generate insights and develop relevant action plans
  • Strong influencing skills, and the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in stressful situations
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and a heavy workload
  • 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

Skills

  • Strategic communications and executive engagement support
  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
  • Analytical thinking and ability to translate data into actionable plans
  • Storytelling and concise written and oral communication
  • Influencing and diplomacy under pressure
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Adaptability and initiative in complex environments

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Health Policy degree preferred

Additional Requirements

  • Location: East Hanover, NJ
  • Travel: 10-20% travel is required