OverviewIn 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 DoDrive 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 SupportProvide 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 BringAdvanced 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.LanguagesFluent 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.Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?Join our Novartis Network: Not the right role? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as they come up.Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionProduct Management and MarketingIndustries — Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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