Therapeutic Area Strategy Director, Neuroscience

Novartis UK

Basel, Switzerland
Hybrid
In-depth neuroscience therapeutic area knowledge
Recent local us in-market experience post 2015
Substantial m&a and bd&l evaluation experience
This role supports the creation of a holistic Therapeutic Area strategy for Neuroscience to achieve sustainable growth

Job Summary

  • This role supports the creation of a holistic Therapeutic Area strategy for Neuroscience to achieve sustainable growth.
  • The position requires providing key commercial insights to R&D project teams, with critical emphasis on early-phase programs.
  • Candidates must have substantial experience evaluating new product opportunities through mergers, acquisitions, and internal research programs.

Matching Summary

This role supports the creation of a holistic Therapeutic Area strategy for Neuroscience to achieve sustainable growth.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • In-depth Neuroscience therapeutic area knowledge
  • Recent local US in-market experience post 2015
  • Substantial M&A and BD&L evaluation experience
  • Experience conducting primary research analysis
  • Strategy development for early lifecycle assets

Nice-to-have

  • Agile capacity to support multiple strategic programs
  • Advanced degree in life science or healthcare
  • MBA or consulting background preferred
  • Ability to derive differentiating competitive advantages

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree (PhD/MD) or MBA highly preferred
  • At least 5-7 years of Industry pharma or medical devices experience
  • Recent local US in-market experience working with US customers and systems

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