Associate Director, Business Performance - Neuroscience
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on41, Justin Drive, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, 07936, United States
About the Team
The Insights and Analytics team at Novartis is dedicated to enabling improved decision-making by leveraging superior data to identify actionable insights that drive enhanced performance. We collaborate closely with the US business, bringing insights and challenging ideas to empower smarter, data-driven decision-making. Our mission is to foster systematic, data-driven strategies that align with Novartis's strategic objectives, ensuring accurate business performance information is disseminated to all relevant stakeholders.
About the Role
Reporting into the Director, NS (Neuroscience) Business Performance Lead, the AD, Business Performance plays a pivotal role in driving strategic insights and enhancing business outcomes. This position is crucial for monitoring and tracking business performance for the brand, evaluating performance trends, and providing insights to business stakeholders to inform brand strategy.
In this role, you will proactively and systematically identify risks and opportunities, providing leadership with a comprehensive view of key performance indicators. You will work particularly closely with the Forecasting, Decision Science, Data Science, and Functional Excellence Reporting teams to ensure the data-to-analysis-to-reporting pipeline is optimized. A key part of your day involves investigating performance data anomalies to ensure data variance is not misinterpreted as a performance signal, while also implementing AI/ML models to improve performance diagnosis.
You will represent Business Performance for the brand in the new POD way of working, bringing the best of Insights & Analytics capabilities together. Your goal is to articulate a clear narrative for business performance grounded in data and insights, considering current strategy and how it should evolve. You will be responsible for implementing standardized excellence practices across the IDS reporting ecosystem and creating a shared base of understanding regarding brand performance metrics.
Location and Work Model
This position is located at the East Hanover, NJ site and requires on-site presence; remote work is not available. The role includes a travel requirement of approximately 10% (domestic and/or international) as defined by the business.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this role will engage in a structured interview process designed to assess both technical capabilities and cultural fit. The process typically includes:
- Initial Screening: A conversation with a recruiter to discuss background and role alignment.
- Hiring Manager Interview: A deep dive into experience, strategic thinking, and specific business performance scenarios.
- Team Fit & Collaboration: Interviews with cross-functional partners to evaluate collaboration skills and stakeholder management.
- Final Review: Final discussion with senior leadership to confirm strategic alignment.
Equal Opportunity and Culture
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at tas.nacomms@novartis.com or call +1 (877)395-2339.
Work location
Work model: On-site
41, Justin Drive, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, 07936, United States
East Hanover, New Jersey
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleImplement US Brand Performance Vigilance processes to measure and track core metrics
- check_circleCollaborate with Data Ops and Reporting teams to optimize the data-to-analysis pipeline
- check_circleProactively monitor external customer threats and opportunities at key accounts
- check_circleImplement standardized excellence practices across the IDS reporting ecosystem
- check_circleCreate consistent brand performance metrics and decomposition for shared understanding
- check_circleImplement AI and ML models to improve performance diagnosis in partnership with Data Science
- check_circleArticulate clear business performance narratives grounded in data and insights for leadership
- check_circleInvestigate performance data anomalies to ensure accurate interpretation of variance
- check_circleDevelop data visualizations to enable continuous progress monitoring and gap anticipation
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field
- verifiedMBA or advanced degree preferred
- verifiedMinimum 6+ years of experience in business performance management, strategic planning, or similar role within pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
- verifiedProficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, R, or similar business intelligence platforms
Nice to Have
MBA or advanced degree
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth, life, and disability benefitscheck_circle401(k) with company contribution and matchcheck_circleGenerous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays, and other leavescheck_circlePerformance-based cash incentiveEligibility for annual equity awards
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Excel, SQL, Python, R, Ai, ML, Data Analytics, Data Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
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A Associate Director, Business Performance - Neuroscience at Novartis is responsible for the following: Implement US Brand Performance Vigilance processes to measure and track core metrics; Collaborate with Data Ops and Reporting teams to optimize the data-to-analysis pipeline; Proactively monitor external customer threats and opportunities at key accounts; and Implement standardized excellence practices across the IDS reporting ecosystem.
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Novartis is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred; Minimum 6+ years of experience in business performance management, strategic planning, or similar role within pharmaceutical or healthcare industry; and Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, R, or similar business intelligence platforms.
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Associate Director, Business Performance - Neuroscience at Novartis is based in 41, Justin Drive, East Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey, 07936, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Novartis has listed this Associate Director, Business Performance - Neuroscience role as on-site.
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Associate Director, Business Performance - Neuroscience at Novartis typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Associate Director, Business Performance - Neuroscience at Novartis include Excel; SQL; Python; R; Ai; ML; Data Analytics; and Data Strategy.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field required; and MBA or advanced degree preferred.
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About Novartis
Novartis, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company headquartered in Basel, Baselstadt, focuses on developing innovative medicines to address serious health challenges. The company works to advance medical solutions that empower patients, healthcare professionals, and communities by improving access to treatments for critical conditions. With a global presence, Novartis delivers therapies to over 250 million people annually, emphasizing research and development to drive progress in healthcare. Committed to redefining patient care, the organization prioritizes collaboration and scientific excellence to address unmet medical needs. Its operations span drug discovery, development, and distribution, targeting diseases with significant public health impact. Novartis upholds a mission centered on enhancing quality of life through sustainable innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.
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