Job ID
REQ-10074747
Date: Apr 03, 2026
Location: Switzerland
Summary
This role will follow a hybrid working model with opportunities based in Basel, Switzerland; Cambridge, MA; or East Hanover, NJ, US.
The Novartis Strategy & Growth, Therapeutic Area Strategy team for Oncology is seeking a new Therapeutic Area Strategy Director for Oncology & Hematology. This position will support the development and update of a comprehensive TA strategy, provide early-phase commercial insights to project teams, guide TA-specific internal pipeline development, and explore external licensing/acquisition opportunities. The role also supports integrated enterprise alignment across Biomedical Research (BR), Development, Strategy & Growth (S&G), and both the Commercial US and International units.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide external benchmarking, analysis, insights, and judgment to assist the TA Strategy Head in developing a holistic Novartis TA strategy aimed at achieving sustainable growth.
- Utilize a thorough understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and core Therapeutic Areas (TA), specifically in Oncology & Hematology, to identify and leverage competitive advantages.
- Deliver key commercial insights to R&D project teams, particularly for early-phase programs, drawing on critical in-market experience in the US.
- Analyze reports and publications to extract key messages and construct product forecasts.
- Support the identification of growth opportunities and emerging competitive challenges by developing and delivering TA-specific strategic external insights, as well as commissioning targeted primary research.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (PhD, MD, or other advanced university degree) and/or equivalent experience in life sciences/healthcare is highly preferred, along with an MBA or consulting experience.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of Oncology and Hematology; ability to rapidly acquire required TA knowledge.
- Demonstrated agility to support multiple strategic disease areas and programs, both internal and external.
- Substantial experience in evaluating new product opportunities through M&A, BD&L, and internal research programs.
- 5-7 years of industry experience in pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices, encompassing functions in Research & Development and/or commercial sectors, including conducting and analyzing primary research.
- Experience in strategy development and asset shaping during the early stages of the lifecycle.
- Recent (post-2015) local market experience in the US, which includes engagement with local customers and healthcare systems.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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Accessibility and Accommodation
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Job Type
Full time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift Work: No
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