ED, Decision Science, Renal TA and US Portfolio Product Strategy
Job Description
The Decision Science, Product Lead is a strategic leader responsible for transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive brand success. This role is pivotal in integrating and synthesizing information from diverse sources to provide comprehensive, actionable answers that align with brand strategic imperatives. By supporting the generation and analysis of insights throughout the product lifecycle as the connector between the IDS and product team, the individual ensures continuous insight-generation and strategic alignment, fostering innovation and informed decision-making. Leading a team of high-performing IDS POD at product level, this role is instrumental in shaping the brand's strategic direction, ensuring that insights are effectively leveraged to achieve business goals.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
Shape the strategic direction of the brand by leveraging insights to identify opportunities, address challenges, and optimize performance
Integrate and synthesize insights from across IDS functions to deliver comprehensive, actionable recommendations that address key brand objectives
Actively participate in IPST discussions and decision-making, contributing data-driven insights and challenging established thinking to refine strategies
Understand and help craft the brand narrative for IPST meetings and conversations with senior leadership
Serve as the primary point of contact and proactive strategic thought partner for the Integrated Product Strategy Team (IPST) and General Management (GM), driving brand performance narrative, and ensuring consistent communication and alignment and collaborate with the IPST Lead to further refine analyses & sharpen insights / recommendations
Lead IDS POD at product level by working across IDS pillars to direct and synthesize information to help drive brand performance and share key insights with the IPST, while actively pressure-testing and challenging current thinking to drive innovation and informed decision-making
Support the generation and analysis of insights throughout the entire product lifecycle, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with brand goals
Synthesize large volumes of analytics provided by GM, ensuring that insights are translated into actionable strategies for the brand and Pressure-test insights and analyses to ensure robust, high-quality recommendations that drive brand success
Integrate performance analytics (e.g., diagnose current results with aligned KPIs and drivers, provide clarity on root cause) and predictive analytics (e.g., data-driven scenarios and simulations) to explore/address business issues in the context of the brand
Lead a team of Brand Performance Managers, fostering a high-performing culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Essential Requirements:
What you will bring to this role:
Novartis seeks an individual with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a deep understanding of product lifecycle management, market dynamics, and regulatory environments. A proven track record in brand performance management, strategic planning, or a similar role, the person should demonstrate the ability to develop strategic insights that drive brand success and align with organizational goals. The candidate should be able to manage high performing teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
