Therapeutic Area Strategy Director, Neuroscience

Novartis

Basel, Switzerland
Hybrid
Therapeutic area strategy
Neuroscience ta knowledge
Early-phase commercial insights
Novartis is seeking a Therapeutic Area Strategy Director for Neuroscience to develop and implement a holistic strategy that drives sustainable growth while providing commercial insights for early-phase programs. The role requires significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly within the US market, and a strong background in neuroscience

Job Summary

  • Support the creation and update of a holistic TA strategy for Neuroscience, driving sustainable growth.
  • Provide key commercial insights to R&D project teams, especially for early-phase programs, leveraging in-market US experience.
  • Analyze reports, publications, and commission primary research to identify growth opportunities and competitive challenges.

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Novartis is seeking a Therapeutic Area Strategy Director for Neuroscience to develop and implement a holistic strategy that drives sustainable growth while providing commercial insights for early-phase programs. The role requires significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly within the US market, and a strong background in neuroscience.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Therapeutic Area Strategy
  • Neuroscience TA knowledge
  • Early-phase commercial insights
  • External pipeline development
  • Integrated enterprise alignment

Nice-to-have

  • Holistic TA strategy creation
  • Sustainable growth focus
  • Differentiating competitive advantages
  • Primary research commissioning

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Advanced degree or equivalent experience in life science/healthcare
  • MBA or consulting experience highly preferred
  • 5-7 years Industry pharma/medical devices experience
  • Recent (post 2015) local US in-market experience
  • Substantial experience evaluating new product opportunities

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