Director, Business Excellence Lead - Neuromuscular

Job Description Summary

This position will be located at either the Cambridge, MA or East Hanover, NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require 20% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/or international).

The Director, Business Excellence Lead, Immunology will be responsible for providing ongoing strategic, operational, and business planning recommendations to the General Manager that increase the impact of our product(s). This unique role integrates product and portfolio strategies across functions, distilling the most important actions that drive impact. The Director will lead preparations for critical performance reviews, investor relations and business reviews with various leadership teams, and lead cross‑functional team impact reviews to assess progress against KPIs that are integrated across all functions.

The Director will lead strategic core initiatives across the product/portfolio that will have a lasting impact for patients in need of, or treated with, our products. The ideal candidate is passionate about strategy and operational specificity required to translate strategy into impact. This individual will play an integral role in driving excellence in execution across the business.

• Lead strategic, operational, and business planning recommendations to the General Manager.
• Integrate product insights from multiple functions to prioritize the most impactful actions.
• Lead preparations for impact reviews with various stakeholders across local and global landscapes.
• Create investor relations packages and narratives for assigned product(s).
• Lead large cross‑functional strategic projects that aim to improve operational efficiency and/or result in significant customer impact.
• Run Product Core Team leadership including setting priorities, agendas, action items, and follow‑ups.
• Partner with finance and insights & analytics to identify criteria for and measure resource allocation decisions.
• Ensure alignment to, compliance with, and ownership of all NPC policies, including the Code of Conduct and all applicable laws and regulations.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree required in a relevant area; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or healthcare consulting industry, including at least 2 different types of cross‑functional roles/experience.
• 2+ years in project management and translation of strategy into execution.
• 2+ years leading complex projects requiring global and local alignment.
• Minimum 5+ years of commercial experience, preferably with multi‑functional experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or consulting environment.
• Demonstrated strategic acumen.
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to generate insights and develop relevant action plans.
• Strong ability to simplify complex concepts & strategies and “tell a story” orally and in writing.
• Curious, with excellent listening skills; able to challenge current thinking.
• Track record of exceptional performance and execution that drives results.

• Therapeutic area experience.
• 2+ years within a significant consultancy group (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain).
• Global or regional experience (projects or full‑time roles or temporary roles for 6 months or more).

The salary for this position is expected to range between $ and $ per year. The final salary offered will be determined based on factors such as relevant skills and experience, and will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Compensation will include a performance‑based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US‑based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. Employees are also eligible for a generous time‑off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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