Executive Director / Executive Directoress, Therapeutic Area Strategy, Oncology and Hematology

Job ID: REQ-10076235

Date: April 21, 2026

Location: Cambridge, MA; East Hanover, NJ; or Basel, Switzerland

This role follows a hybrid working model.

Summary

The Novartis Strategy & Growth, Therapeutic Area Strategy team for Oncology & Hematology is seeking an Executive Director, Therapeutic Area Strategy. This position will support the development and continuous refinement of a comprehensive TA strategy, provide early-phase commercial insights for project teams, guide TA-specific internal pipeline development, and explore external licensing and acquisition opportunities. The role will also facilitate alignment across Biomedical Research (BR), Development, Strategy & Growth (S&G), and the Commercial US and International teams.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide external benchmarking, analysis, and insights to assist the TA Strategy Head in formulating a sustainable growth strategy for Novartis.
• Utilize a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the core Therapeutic Areas (TA) of Oncology & Hematology to derive competitive advantages.
• Deliver critical commercial insights to R&D project teams, particularly for early-phase programs, leveraging in-market experience in the US.
• Analyze reports and publications to extract key messages and aid in building product forecasts.
• Support the identification of growth opportunities and emerging competitive challenges through the development of TA-specific strategic external insights.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in life sciences/healthcare and/or an MBA is highly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Oncology and/or Hematology, with the ability to acquire expertise swiftly.
• Proven agility to manage multiple strategic DAs within a TA and various internal and external programs.
• Considerable experience evaluating new product opportunities through M&A, BD&L, and internal research programs.
• 7-10 years of industry experience in pharma and/or medical devices, particularly in R&D and commercial functions, with experience in primary research activities.
• Experience in strategy development and asset shaping in the early stages of a product lifecycle.
• Recent local US in-market experience, including working within US healthcare systems.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects the communities and patients we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or disabilities. If you require assistance during the recruitment process or need more information about job functions, please contact us at diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and provide details regarding your request, including the job requisition number.

Why Novartis?

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Division

Strategy & Growth

Business Unit

Strategic Planning & BD&L

Location

Basel, Switzerland

Company / Legal Entity

Novartis Pharma AG (C028)

Functional Area

BD&L & Strategic Planning

Job Type

Full Time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

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