Associate Director, Pipeline Intelligence and Reporting
Novartis
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dublin • 🇮🇪 Ireland
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Senior
About the role
- Develop, deliver, and continuously improve comprehensive pipeline reports and analytics that provide actionable insights for operational and strategic decision-making across Development.
- Oversee the management of project and pipeline data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for all relevant stakeholders, supporting robust data-driven processes.
- Design, apply, and monitor quality control measures to ensure that project and portfolio management activities adhere to approved processes, standards, and best practices.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to harmonize data standards, streamline reporting frameworks, and ensure alignment across Development and related functions.
- Track key performance indicators, benchmark pipeline performance against internal and external standards, and proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Facilitate alignment with organizational standards and governance processes, ensuring compliance and supporting effective portfolio oversight and decision-making.
- Manage and optimize the flow of data between project management, executive information, and other relevant systems, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality data exchange.
- Actively solicit, analyze, and incorporate feedback from stakeholders to enhance analytics, reporting, and data management processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Analyze complex datasets and translate findings into clear, impactful insights and recommendations that inform leadership and stakeholder decisions.
- Deliver ad hoc analytical and reporting support for senior management and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely and relevant information is available for critical business needs.
Requirements
- A graduate life science degree (master’s or equivalent) is required, PhD or similar advanced degree preferred.
- Typically 8–10 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industry, with at least 5 years in drug development, project management, or portfolio analytics roles.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams, ideally within international or multidisciplinary drug development environments.
- Familiarity with the drug development lifecycle and exposure to portfolio or project management processes.
- Good understanding of R&D business operations and awareness of the broader competitive environment.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with practical experience in data analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships across functions, preferably within a matrix organisation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within agreed timelines.
- Effective communicator, able to tailor messaging and presentations to different audiences.
- Proactive, curious, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
- Fluent in English (oral and written).
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data analysisreportingproject managementportfolio analyticsquality control measureskey performance indicatorsdata managementanalyticsdrug developmentpipeline reporting
Soft skills
analytical skillscritical thinkingcollaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingproactivecuriositycontinuous improvementtime managementadaptability
Certifications
graduate life science degreemaster's degreePhD or equivalent