Director International, Integrated Insights / Directrice Internationale, Insights Intégrés

Novartis Pharma AG - April 28, 2026

Join Our Team and Make a Global Impact

Make your mark on an international scale by transforming complex signals into clear direction. In this pivotal role, you will connect patient, customer, and competitive insights across the entire value chain—from early pipeline development through launch and beyond. Your contributions will shape portfolio and brand strategies across key therapeutic areas.

You will work closely with Business Development and Licensing, early development, commercial, market access, and strategy teams to identify unmet needs, size competitive opportunities, and anticipate future trends. Through advanced analytics, forecasting, and artificial intelligence-enabled approaches, you will translate data into compelling narratives and actionable recommendations for senior leaders—elevating today's decisions while building the foresight for tomorrow's advantages.

Location: Basel, Switzerland

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Major Accountabilities:

  • Lead integrated insights plans that shape pipeline, portfolio, Business Development and Licensing decisions, and launch excellence.
  • Map patient and customer journeys to identify unmet needs and growth opportunities across therapeutic areas.
  • Apply advanced analytics, forecasting, and artificial intelligence methods to generate forward-looking, actionable insights.
  • Synthesize complex data into compelling narratives and recommendations for senior leadership.
  • Partner with early development, commercial, market access, and strategy teams to drive aligned decisions.
  • Lead competitive intelligence and positioning to guide brand strategy and differentiation.
  • Manage external partners and vendors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective insights programs.
  • Enhance team capabilities by sharing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Provide therapeutic area thought leadership across Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism, Neuroscience, and Immunology.
  • Anticipate future trends and scenario implications to inform investment choices and portfolio prioritization.

Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Economics, or Market Research; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of ten years of experience generating insights in the pharmaceuticals or biotechnology sectors across various therapeutic areas.
  • Demonstrated expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, advanced analytics, and forecasting techniques.
  • Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for high-impact decisions.
  • Strong understanding of drug development, regulatory environments, and pharmaceutical market dynamics outside the United States.
  • Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills; effective collaboration across all organizational levels.
  • Experience operating in global, cross-functional settings with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and deliver results under tight timelines; proficiency in data sources, analytical tools, and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Experience in building insights capabilities and promoting best practices within the organization.
  • Hands-on experience with artificial intelligence–driven research, predictive analytics, and data visualization.
  • Familiarity with international healthcare systems, particularly in the International Top 11 countries, focusing on patient- and HCP-level data.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Location : Basel
Country : Switzerland

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