Overview
In close collaboration with the Head of Product Design Excellence (PDEx), you will play a pivotal role in advancing the competitive product design pillar of the Technical Research & Development (TRD) Strategy 2030 by evolving the PDEx framework and processes. This role requires a blend of commercial experience and technical understanding bridging scientific innovation and business impact, acting as a connector across technical, commercial, development and biomedical research teams to drive strategy, alignment and value throughout the product lifecycle across the Novartis portfolio.
What You Will Do
* Drive further evolution of the enterprise-wide product design framework.
* Lead initiatives related to the PDEx framework and processes with TRD leaders and relevant stakeholders in biomedical research, Strategy and Growth (S&G), Commercial, and others.
* Further evolve PDEx as an integral part of NVS Strategic Asset Life Cycle Management to maximize assets and differentiate products in line with TRD, Development and Commercial objectives.
* Collaborate with TRD line functions (e.g. CMC, formulation, packaging and devices) and other internal organizations to optimize product design in a rapidly evolving environment.
* Serve as a liaison between TRD and commercial organizations to ensure customer needs and market dynamics inform product design decisions.
* Translate complex technical concepts into compelling business narratives for senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Consultancy and Strategic Support
* Provide consultancy to project teams to facilitate optimal product design outcomes and proactive product design Life Cycle Management (LCM) planning and strategies.
* Support teams in gathering and leveraging customer and market insights on product design topics.
* Drive awareness of product design across the business.
* Deputize for the Head of PDEx when required, representing the function in strategic discussions and decision-making forums.
What You Will Bring
* Advanced degree in Life Sciences.
* At least 7 years at a senior level in pharmaceutical marketing, market access or medical affairs with direct experience of gathering customer insights (market research, competitive intelligence, KOL management).
* 10+ years' experience in Pharma.
* Good understanding of the CMC aspects of drug development and knowledge of product design elements including drug delivery formulations and technologies including devices.
* Demonstrated ability to work across technical and commercial teams, bridging diverse perspectives to achieve strategic goals.
* Strong track record in communication, storytelling, and senior stakeholder management.
* Strategic thinking with the ability to connect dots across functions and anticipate future trends.
* Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
* Ability to thrive in a complex, technical and matrixed environment.
Languages
* Fluent English required (oral & written).
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and accommodation: Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please email inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and include the job requisition number in your message.
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Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Product Management and Marketing
* Industries — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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