ED, Portfolio & Resource Analytics

Novartis•East Hanover, NJ

3d•$236,600 - $439,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director, Portfolio & Resource Analytics leads Novartis’ enterprise-level analytics capability for the US business, addressing business performance, investment priorities, and functional effectiveness. The role combines Enterprise & Functional Excellence and Enterprise Resource Optimization so performance measurement and investment guidance form a coherent enterprise perspective. It has an enterprise-wide scope across US therapeutic areas, brands, and business functions, and is a senior Insights & Analytics role interfacing with Finance, the Office of the NVS US President, and USLT forums. The position is based in East Hanover, New Jersey, cannot be performed remotely, and requires 15% domestic and/or international travel. Reporting to the VP, Head of Enterprise Insights & Analytics, the Executive Director leads two Director-led capability areas and establishes the standards, methodologies, and narratives used to frame enterprise performance and investment decisions. The role is the principal Insights & Analytics interface with Finance leadership, the Office of the NVS US President, and Strategy on these matters. It also works in a two-in-a-box relationship with modeling leadership in the Analytics, Capabilities & Modeling CoE so consultation and modeling operate as one capability from the stakeholder’s perspective.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in enterprise analytics, business performance, resource allocation, strategic finance, or management consulting within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
At least 5 years of people-management experience, including leading experienced managers and developing senior talent.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience establishing enterprise standards, methodologies, or reporting ecosystems adopted across a large, matrixed organization.
A proven track record enabling data-driven decision-making at the executive level, addressing complex business challenges, and shaping organizational strategy.
Experience partnering directly with Finance leadership on performance, investment, budget, or headcount matters.
Working knowledge of investment optimization and marketing mix methodologies sufficient to challenge assumptions and critically interpret results.
Experience managing relationships with senior leadership and external partners, and driving complex cross-functional initiatives to completion.
Extensive pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience leading enterprise-level analytics, performance, or investment capabilities.
A proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams and establishing standards adopted by a large organization.
Credibility with executive leadership, including the ability to defend a point of view when challenged by senior Finance and business stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

MBA or another advanced degree.
Management consulting experience at a top-tier firm, or comparable internal strategy leadership experience.
Working knowledge of the US pharmaceutical commercial model and its data and analytics ecosystem.
Experience leading multiple distinct capability areas under one leadership remit.
Experience with executive reporting to a country or regional leadership team.
Experience operating through a large-scale organizational transformation or operating model redesign.
Experience building and leading capability through offshore analytics hubs.
Familiarity with GenAI and AI-enabled approaches to reporting, investment analysis, and process modernization.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise- and portfolio-wide analytics across US therapeutic areas, brands, and business functions, covering enterprise performance reporting, functional excellence, and investment and resource optimization.
Lead the Enterprise & Functional Excellence and Enterprise Resource Optimization capability areas, each directed by a Director.
Set enterprise standards for USLT reporting, KPI definitions, and investment guidance, establishing expectations that pillar and therapeutic-area teams apply.
Serve as the principal Insights & Analytics interface with Finance leadership, the Office of the NVS US President, and Strategy on enterprise performance and investment matters.
Own US enterprise and executive-level Performance Vigilance processes, including Monthly Business Review, Performance Pulse, and Functional Business Reviews.
Partner with modeling leadership in the Analytics, Capabilities & Modeling CoE so consultation and modeling operate as one capability from the stakeholder’s perspective.
Lead and develop high-performing teams, including experienced managers and senior talent.
Establish enterprise standards, methodologies, and reporting ecosystems adopted across a large, matrixed organization.
Enable executive-level, data-driven decision-making, addressing complex business challenges and shaping organizational strategy.
Partner directly with Finance leadership on performance, investment, budget, or headcount matters.
Manage senior-leadership and external-partner relationships and drive complex cross-functional initiatives to completion.