Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure comprehensive market research, CI, & analytics learning plan is developed and executed for each US launch asset aligned to the launch readiness review process 
• Ensure successful handover from S&G to US with appropriate validation on insights & forecast 

• Ensure successful transition in US from IDS New Products team to full IDS support model 

• Establish, maintain, and educate the whole IDS organization on launch best practices including data strategy, launch tracking, field enablement, and pre-launch market shaping 

• Partner with US Market Access team to ensure realistic assumption of US market realities are incorporated into launch planning & BD&L evaluation (e.g., expected payer suppression) 

• Coordinate with the Field Deployment & GTM team to provide field force size / structure and go-to-market recommendation to support launch brands 

• Adopt a whole-market perspective to evaluate synergy of potential BD&L targets with existing strengths (e.g., potential economies of scale with existing Novartis US portfolio, field resources, pipeline, capabilities, forecasts, etc.) 

• Support global BD&L team to create tailored financial models / scenario plans and conduct benchmarking to evaluate market potential and valuation for US-market BD&L targets including contractual milestones (sales, regulatory achievements, ROI, etc) 

• Establish, review & optimize BD&L processes, aimed at conducting a comprehensive search for, and rigorous evaluation of possible acquisitions or licensing targets 

• Establish, review and improve processes and partnerships with the Medical team aimed at identifying and prioritizing key opportunities for post-market studies, RWE, and HEOR, while also assisting NPS in pinpointing and prioritizing key areas of need for patient support programs for new product launches 

• Proactively collaborate with various cross-functional teams such as legal, finance, commercial, clinical and scientific teams and make business development proposals to senior leadership 

• Own the professional development and growth of the Launch & BD&L team members 

• Collaborate with IDS Human Insights on advancements in market research techniques and excellence in primary market research efforts 

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Data Analytics, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred 

Essential Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a deep understanding of product launches and business development 

• Demonstrated experience working on US Pharmaceutical launch assets 

• Strong analytical skills with expertise in data analysis and interpretation to drive strategic decision-making and optimize launch strategies 

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and decision-making, using insights to drive business growth and competitive advantage 

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to product launches and business development activities 

• Proficiency in creating financial models and scenario plans to evaluate market potential and valuation for business development targets 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex insights and strategies effectively to diverse audiences, including senior leadership and internal stakeholders 

• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, commercial, clinical, and scientific teams, to align strategies and initiatives 

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $$214,900.00 and $399,100.00/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.