Head Portfolio Strategy & Operations Neuroscience & Gene Therapy
Novartis
3 months ago
On-site
East Hanover, NJ
$225,400 - $418,600 USD yearly
Operations
Head of Portfolio Strategy & Operations, Neuroscience and Gene Therapies (NS & GTx)
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a thought partner to the NS & GTx unit head and leadership team on strategy, portfolio strategy, and program-level strategic considerations.
- Lead strategic initiatives within NS GTx and contribute to development/enterprise-level initiatives.
- Co-lead the NS & GTx strategy review with the NS & GTx Head and members; collaborate with leadership and organizations; prepare outputs for senior management, Board of Directors, and external audiences (e.g., investors).
- Monitor the external landscape (industry, regulatory, etc.), assess impact on the portfolio, and derive concrete actions/recommendations.
- Lead governance, effective discussion, and quality decision-making at the NS & GTx Leadership team; point person for portfolio/strategy activities and requests.
- Lead internal/external communication, including IR and pipeline communications via generation or review of NS & GTx reports; develop strategic communication and associate engagement plans.
- Translate NS & GTx strategy into leadership and development team objectives (with GPTs and DU line functions) and continuously track status.
- Optimize portfolio value and update NS & GTx strategy.
- Prepare for governance meetings (in-writing memos, monthly updates) and coordinate review flow with governance boards.
- May manage NS & GTx Operational Manager(s); direct reports: 1–5 associates.
- Accountable for external annual DU budget planning; manage department headcount (10–20 FTEs) and oversee DU project development costs.
- Ensure resource optimization by influencing trial and program design (matching investment to portfolio prioritization and risk profile).
Role Requirements:
Essential:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in life sciences/healthcare; 10+ years of drug development experience and knowledge of drug development strategy.
- 5+ years people and matrix management experience.
- Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong cross-functional and global team experience.
- Ability to build relationships and communicate; experience leading diverse teams, driving program excellence, engaging functional partners, and partnering with disease unit Head and Business Franchise Head.
- Advanced planning and project management skills with understanding of business processes.
Desired:
- MD, PhD, or MBA.
- Global people management experience.
Benefits (explicitly stated):
- Salary expected to range from $225,400 to $418,600 per year.
- Performance-based cash incentive; potential eligibility for annual equity awards (depending on role level).
- US-based eligible employees: comprehensive benefits package (health, life, disability), 401(k) with company contribution/match, other benefits; generous time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, other leaves).
Location/Work Details:
- Onsite at Cambridge, MA or East Hanover, NJ (no remote option).
- 5% travel (domestic and/or international).
Application Instructions:
- Accessibility/Reasonable accommodation request: contact tas.nacomms@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and include the job requisition number.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a thought partner to the NS & GTx unit head and leadership team on strategy, portfolio strategy, and program-level strategic considerations.
- Lead strategic initiatives within NS GTx and contribute to development/enterprise-level initiatives.
- Co-lead the NS & GTx strategy review with the NS & GTx Head and members; collaborate with leadership and organizations; prepare outputs for senior management, Board of Directors, and external audiences (e.g., investors).
- Monitor the external landscape (industry, regulatory, etc.), assess impact on the portfolio, and derive concrete actions/recommendations.
- Lead governance, effective discussion, and quality decision-making at the NS & GTx Leadership team; point person for portfolio/strategy activities and requests.
- Lead internal/external communication, including IR and pipeline communications via generation or review of NS & GTx reports; develop strategic communication and associate engagement plans.
- Translate NS & GTx strategy into leadership and development team objectives (with GPTs and DU line functions) and continuously track status.
- Optimize portfolio value and update NS & GTx strategy.
- Prepare for governance meetings (in-writing memos, monthly updates) and coordinate review flow with governance boards.
- May manage NS & GTx Operational Manager(s); direct reports: 1–5 associates.
- Accountable for external annual DU budget planning; manage department headcount (10–20 FTEs) and oversee DU project development costs.
- Ensure resource optimization by influencing trial and program design (matching investment to portfolio prioritization and risk profile).
Role Requirements:
Essential:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in life sciences/healthcare; 10+ years of drug development experience and knowledge of drug development strategy.
- 5+ years people and matrix management experience.
- Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong cross-functional and global team experience.
- Ability to build relationships and communicate; experience leading diverse teams, driving program excellence, engaging functional partners, and partnering with disease unit Head and Business Franchise Head.
- Advanced planning and project management skills with understanding of business processes.
Desired:
- MD, PhD, or MBA.
- Global people management experience.
Benefits (explicitly stated):
- Salary expected to range from $225,400 to $418,600 per year.
- Performance-based cash incentive; potential eligibility for annual equity awards (depending on role level).
- US-based eligible employees: comprehensive benefits package (health, life, disability), 401(k) with company contribution/match, other benefits; generous time off (vacation, personal days, holidays, other leaves).
Location/Work Details:
- Onsite at Cambridge, MA or East Hanover, NJ (no remote option).
- 5% travel (domestic and/or international).
Application Instructions:
- Accessibility/Reasonable accommodation request: contact tas.nacomms@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and include the job requisition number.