Therapeutic Area Strategy Director, Oncology & Hematology / Therapeutic Area Strategy Directoress, Oncology & Hematology

Job ID

REQ-10074747

April 27, 2026

Location: Switzerland

Summary

This position is based in Basel, Switzerland, or in Cambridge, MA, East Hanover, NJ, US. The role follows a hybrid working model. If you are in the US, please apply to REQ-10074642. LI-#hybrid

The Novartis Strategy & Growth Therapeutic Area Strategy team for Oncology is seeking a new Therapeutic Area Strategy Director, Oncology & Hematology. This individual will play a vital role in developing a comprehensive TA strategy, providing early-phase commercial insights to project teams, guiding TA-specific internal pipeline development and external licensing/acquisitions opportunities, and supporting integrated enterprise alignment across Biomedical Research (BR), Development, Strategy & Growth (S&G), and the Commercial US and International units.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Support the TA Strategy Head in developing a holistic Novartis TA strategy aimed at sustainable growth in the short, mid, and long term by leveraging external benchmarking, analysis, insights, and judgment.
• Utilize in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and relevant Therapeutic Areas (TAs) to derive unique competitive advantages in Oncology & Hematology.
• Provide critical commercial insights to R&D project teams, especially for early-phase programs, drawing on in-market experience in the US.
• Analyze reports and publications to extract key messages and build product forecasts.
• Develop and deliver TA-specific strategic insights to identify growth opportunities and emerging competitive challenges, and conduct 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 or healthcare; MBA or consulting experience highly preferred.
• In-depth TA knowledge or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire expertise in Oncology and Hematology.
• Highly agile, capable of supporting multiple strategic DA initiatives and programs.
• Substantial experience evaluating new product opportunities through M&A, BD&L, and internal research programs.
• At least 5-7 years of industry experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical devices, particularly in Research & Development and/or commercial functions; experience in conducting, commissioning, and analyzing primary research is essential.
• Experience in strategy development and asset shaping early in the lifecycle from any functional perspective.
• Recent (post-2015) local US in-market experience, including interactions with local US customers and healthcare systems.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is dedicated to fostering an exceptional, inclusive work environment and building diverse teams that reflect the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation

Novartis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all individuals. If you require assistance due to a medical condition or disability regarding any part of the recruitment process, please contact us and provide details of your request along with your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Division

Strategy & Growth

Business Unit

Strategic Planning & BD&L

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

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