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Manager, Integrated Field Insights & Analytics

Novartis
On-site
East Hanover, NJ
$119,700 - $222,300 USD yearly
Operations

Role Summary

The Manager, Integrated Field Insights & Analytics leads agile delivery and cross-functional coordination to support multiple therapeutic areas. This role drives project management excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment within the Integrated Field Insights & Analytics team, collaborating with US business partners to generate data-driven insights that inform decision-making. Located in East Hanover, NJ, with travel up to 10% and no remote work option.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and facilitate agile workflows across FIA squads and cross-functional teams, ensuring consistent delivery cadence and backlog prioritization.
  • Champion continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and implementing agile best practices across squads.
  • Facilitate sprint planning, retrospectives, and delivery tracking.
  • Mentor team members on Agile principles and practices.
  • Act as a central coordination hub for TA-specific initiatives, ensuring seamless collaboration and stakeholder alignment.
  • Develop and maintain stakeholder maps and communication plans to ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
  • Ensure timely communication and alignment between stakeholders, including EDs, Directors, and cross-functional partners.
  • Manage cross-portfolio projects from initiation to completion.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Drive portfolio-level prioritization and resource alignment in collaboration with IDS leadership and TA partners.
  • Adapt project plans and methodologies needed to meet evolving requirements.
  • Manage project backlogs and scope.
  • Continuously monitor progress, proactively identify risks or blockers, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Provide operational and analytical support to TA-specific squads.
  • Translate field insights into actionable recommendations that inform TA strategy and commercial decision-making.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of strategic plans, roadmaps, and performance metrics aligned with IDS objectives.
  • Ensure documentation integrity and consistency across FIA repositories including SharePoint, Smart Sheets, and JIRA.
  • Establish and enforce version control and governance standards for documentation and reporting assets.
  • Support reporting needs for leadership and cross-functional reviews.
  • Create dashboards and reports to update leadership on Epics/Programs/Projects status.

Qualifications

  • Required: Minimum 5+ years of experience in project management, analytics, or operations within pharma or healthcare.
  • Required: Demonstrated expertise in agile methodologies, including Scrum or SAFe, and experience navigating cross-functional team dynamics.
  • Required: Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Required: Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Preferred: Experience working in field insights, analytics, or commercial operations.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with therapeutic area-specific strategies and data-driven decision-making.
  • Preferred: Prior experience in leading agile delivery model implementations and managing enterprise-level project coordination.
  • Preferred: PMO experience and PMP certification; Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist) are a plus.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Data Analytics, or related field; Master’s preferred.

Additional Requirements

  • Travel: 10% (domestic and/or international) as defined by the business.
  • Location: East Hanover, NJ — onsite only.
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