Executive Director, Therapeutic Area Strategy, Oncology and Hematology

Role: Executive Director, Therapeutic Area Strategy supporting Novartis Oncology & Hematology. Primary objectives include developing and updating a holistic TA strategy, providing early-phase commercial insights, and guiding pipeline and external licensing efforts. Responsibilities encompass external benchmarking, industry analysis, competitive positioning, and delivering strategic insights to R&D project teams, especially for early-stage programs, with a focus on US market experience. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees (PhD, MD, or MBA) and 7-10 years in pharma or medical devices, with deep TA knowledge in Oncology and/or Hematology. Experience in strategy development, M&A/BD&L evaluation, and primary research analysis is essential. High-value specifics include focus on Oncology & Hematology, early-phase program support, and US market experience. The role involves cross-functional collaboration across R&D, Strategy & Growth, and Commercial units. Work setup is hybrid with locations in Cambridge MA, East Hanover NJ, US, or Basel Switzerland, with some US market experience required.