Therapeutic Area Strategy Director, Neuroscience / Therapeutic Area Strategy Directoress, Neuroscience

Novartis Pharma AG - April 24, 2026

Job ID

REQ-10075151

Posted on: April 14, 2026

Location: Basel, Switzerland; East Hanover, NJ; or Cambridge, MA, US. This role will follow a hybrid working model.

If based in the US, please apply to REQ-10075152. LI-#hybrid

Summary

The Novartis Strategy & Growth team, specifically within the Therapeutic Area Strategy for Neuroscience, is seeking a new Therapeutic Area Strategy Director. This position will play a crucial role in the development and update of a comprehensive Therapeutic Area (TA) strategy. The successful candidate will provide early-phase commercial insights to project teams, guide TA-specific internal pipeline development, and explore external licensing/acquisition opportunities while fostering alignment across Biomedical Research (BR), Development, Strategy & Growth (S&G), and Commercial units both in the US and internationally.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leverage external benchmarking, analysis, insights, and judgment to aid the TA Strategy Head in formulating a holistic Novartis TA strategy aimed at achieving sustainable growth in the short, medium, and long term.
  • Utilize in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and the core Therapeutic Areas, particularly in Neuroscience, to identify and develop differentiating competitive advantages.
  • Provide essential commercial insights to R&D project teams, especially for early-phase programs, emphasizing the importance of in-market experience in the US.
  • Analyze reports and publications to extract key messages, including building product forecasts.
  • Support the development and delivery of TA-specific strategic insights, identifying growth opportunities and emerging competitive challenges while commissioning targeted primary research.

Essential Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree (PhD, MD, or other relevant qualifications) and/or equivalent experience in life sciences/healthcare is highly preferred. An MBA or consulting experience is also advantageous.
  • In-depth knowledge of Therapeutic Areas, with the ability to rapidly acquire required expertise in Neuroscience.
  • Highly adaptable and capable of managing multiple strategic Disease Areas within a Therapeutic Area simultaneously.
  • Substantial experience in evaluating new product opportunities through M&A, business development, and internal research programs.
  • A minimum of 5-7 years of industry experience in pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices, ideally in Research & Development and/or commercial functions, with experience commissioning and analyzing primary research.
  • Experience in strategy development and asset shaping during the early lifecycle stages from various functional perspectives.
  • Recent in-market experience in the US since 2015, which includes local US interactions with customers and healthcare systems.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis values building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and promoting diverse teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis

Helping patients and their families requires more than just innovative science; it takes a dedicated community of passionate individuals like you. By collaborating, supporting, and inspiring one another, we combine our efforts to achieve breakthroughs that can change lives. Ready to help create a brighter future together?

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Division

Strategy & Growth

Business Unit

General Management

Location

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C028 (FCRS = CH028) Novartis Pharma AG

Functional Area

BD&L & Strategic Planning

Job Type

Full time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No

Location : BASEL
Country : Switzerland

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