Therapeutic Area Strategy Director, Neuroscience

Novartis UK

Basel, Switzerland
Hybrid
Holistic ta strategy development
Early-phase commercial insights
External licensing/acquisitions
Novartis UK is seeking a Therapeutic Area Strategy Director for Neuroscience to lead the development of comprehensive strategies and provide commercial insights for early-phase projects. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly within Neuroscience, and will be responsible for aligning external and internal strategies to capitalize on growth opportunities

Job Summary

  • Support the creation and update of a holistic TA strategy for Neuroscience.
  • Provide early-phase commercial insights to project teams and guide pipeline development.
  • Analyze reports, publications, and commission primary research to identify growth opportunities and competitive challenges.

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Novartis UK is seeking a Therapeutic Area Strategy Director for Neuroscience to lead the development of comprehensive strategies and provide commercial insights for early-phase projects. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly within Neuroscience, and will be responsible for aligning external and internal strategies to capitalize on growth opportunities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Holistic TA strategy development
  • Early-phase commercial insights
  • External licensing/acquisitions
  • Neuroscience therapeutic area knowledge
  • In-market US experience

Nice-to-have

  • Sustainable growth
  • Differentiating competitive advantages
  • Integrated enterprise alignment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MBA) or equivalent experience highly preferred
  • 5-7 years of Industry pharma/medical devices experience
  • Recent (post 2015) local US in-market experience

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