Director, Business Excellence Lead – Neuromuscular

Novartis

Director, Business Excellence Lead responsible for strategic business planning in pharmaceutical products. Integration of product and portfolio strategies and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeCambridge • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $185,500 - $344,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide ongoing strategic, operational, and business planning recommendations/ plans to the General Manager
Integrate product and portfolio strategies and plans across functions
Distill the most important actions that drive impact
Lead preparations for critical performance reviews, investor relations and business reviews with various leadership teams
Lead cross functional team impact reviews to assess progress against KPIs that are integrated across all functions
Lead strategic core initiatives across the product/ portfolio that will have long lasting impact for patients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree is required in relevant area, MBA preferred
8+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or healthcare consulting industry inclusive of at least 2 different types of cross-functional roles/experience
2+ years in project management and translation of strategy into execution
2+ years leading complex projects requiring global and local alignment
Minimum 5+ year commercial experience preferably with multi-functional experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or consulting environment
Demonstrated strategic acumen
Strong analytical skills and an ability to generate insights and develop relevant action plans
Strong ability to simplify complex concepts & strategies and “tell a story” orally and in writing
Curious, with excellent listening skills; able to challenge current thinking
Track record of exceptional performance and execution that drives results

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Performance-based cash incentive

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementstrategic planningperformance reviewsKPI assessmentportfolio strategyaction plan developmentcomplex project leadershipglobal alignmentcommercial experienceinsight generation

Soft Skills

strategic acumenanalytical skillscommunicationstorytellinglistening skillscuriositycritical thinkingteam leadershipsimplification of complex conceptsexecution excellence

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA