Associate Director, Market Research – Neuroscience

Novartis

Associate Director overseeing data collection and analysis for Novartis' Neuroscience market research initiatives. Collaborating with teams to support strategic planning and insights generation.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeEast Hanover • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,600 - $270,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate cross-functionally in the collection and organization of data for market research projects, focusing on HCP market perception and patient feedback
Support the gathering of data on patient attitudes and perceptions of Novartis products and patient support programs related to their TA
Provide initial analysis and summaries of market research data to support the execution team's strategic initiatives
Compile reports on payer needs, pricing strategies, and market access barriers for review by the execution team
Facilitate communication between the execution team and external vendors to ensure research projects align with business needs
Coordinate meetings and workshops with internal teams and external partners to discuss research findings and strategies
Assist in the documentation of research findings and insights to support internal functions and strategic planning
Support the development of standardized templates for research instrument design and analysis
Track progress on various research initiatives and provide regular updates to the execution team
Assist in the preparation of performance reports and dashboards to support decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Data Science, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred
Minimum 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a strong focus on HCP.
3+ years of domain expertise in these areas are highly desired: primary market research, data science, field analytics and insights, market access and patient service analytics, or other related strategic analytics and management consulting
Strong analytical background, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and aligning them with business priorities for therapeutic areas to drive impactful results
Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with leadership across NVS and I&A functions to translate strategic objectives into the right research metrics and present complex insights effectively to diverse audiences
Experience working in cross-functional and matrixed teams, with demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions including marketing, provider and patient engagement
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs and priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves

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Hard Skills & Tools

market researchdata analysisprimary market researchdata sciencefield analyticsmarket access analyticspatient service analyticsstrategic analyticsmanagement consultingresearch instrument design

Soft Skills

analytical skillsstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcommunication skillscollaborationadaptabilityorganizational skillspresentation skillscross-functional teamworkleadership collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBAadvanced degree