Director, Decision Science Product Lead – Neuroscience

Novartis

Strategic leader transforming complex data into actionable insights driving success in Novartis Neuroscience. Collaborating closely to ensure continuous insight-generation and informed decision-making regarding brand strategies.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeEast Hanover • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $185,500 - $344,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape the strategic direction of a neuromuscular brand by leveraging insights to identify opportunities, address challenges, and optimize performance
Integrate and synthesize insights from across I&A functions to deliver comprehensive, actionable recommendations that address key brand objectives and take into account rare disease approaches and models
Actively participate in IPST discussions and decision-making, contributing data-driven insights and challenging established thinking to refine strategies
Support the generation and analysis of insights throughout the entire product lifecycle, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with brand goals
Lead POD at product level by working across I&A pillars to direct and synthesize information to help drive brand performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Life Sciences, Data Science or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred
Strong background in therapeutic area strategy, product lifecycle management, and early-stage asset planning
Minimum 5+ years of domain expertise in secondary data analytics, data science, primary market research, field analytics and insights, market access and patient service analytics, or other related strategic analytics and management consulting, preferably with rare diseases
Expertise in synthesizing complex data from diverse sources to drive actionable, business-aligned insights and inform strategic decisions across the product lifecycle
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and drive strategic brand initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Life and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, and holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsdata sciencemarket researchproduct lifecycle managementstrategic analyticsprimary market researchfield analyticspatient service analyticstherapeutic area strategyrare disease approaches

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingcross-functional collaborationdata-driven decision makinginsight generationperformance optimizationleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilityteamwork

Certifications

MBAadvanced degree in Life Sciencesadvanced degree in Data Science