Associate Director, Data Products Owner

Job Description Summary

This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ location and will not have the ability to be located remotely.

 

Job Description

The Insights and Decision Science (IDS) team is dedicated to enabling improved decision-making at Novartis by leveraging data and advanced analytics capabilities to generate actionable insights that drive business growth. We collaborate closely with the US business, bringing insights and challenging ideas to empower smarter, data-driven decision-making. Reporting into ED, Emerging Data Products, this role is crucial in driving the transformation of patient care by leveraging advanced data analytics and innovative methodologies to uncover opportunities for growth and optimize treatment strategies. 

 

By collaborating with cross-functional teams, the AD, Data Products Owner ensures products that leverage cutting-edge technologies advancements address business needs. As the product owner they are responsible for managing specific aspects of the product lifecycle, from development to launch, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and meet quality standards. This role involves maintaining an agile work environment, applying best practices, and coordinating with vendors to meet data product needs. The goal is to support a high-performing product team and facilitate effective communication with stakeholders regarding product vision and strategy.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement novel concepts that enhance business outcomes through emerging technologies, advanced data collection, data engineering, and AI-driven insights 

• Adapt established industry products and methodologies to Novartis US where they can significantly improve decision-making capabilities 

• Execute a product roadmap for emerging solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs, market trends, and evolving technological capabilities 

• Leverage agile methodologies to develop new products 

• Actively manage the product backlog, prioritizing initiatives that provide the highest strategic value and scalability 

• Engage with external vendors and technology partners to explore and integrate innovative tools while ensuring compliance and performance 

• Refine strategies based on feed-back and business performance metric 

• Ensure smooth onboarding, training, and communication for stakeholders using new technologies and solutions.  

Essential Requirements:

Novartis is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to drive patient finding initiatives, leveraging data analytics and insights to identify underdiagnosed or untreated patient populations. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape, with expertise in applying advanced methodologies from varied data sources to uncover patient growth opportunities and optimize treatment strategies. This role requires a leader who excels in fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams, developing talent, and cultivating a culture of innovation. The ED will establish a robust framework for delivering actionable insights through secondary data analytics, empowering strategic initiatives and enhancing patient care. 

Education: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Data Science, Business Administration or a related field; Master of Science and/or MBA strongly preferred 

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a strong focus on data analytics, patient identification, and strategic insights  

• Minimum of 5+ years of domain expertise in these areas are highly desired: Claim/EHR analytics, data science, field analytics and insights, market access and patient service analytics, primary market research, secondary data analytics or other related strategic analytics and management consulting 

• Minimum of 5+ years of people management experience. Proven track record of enabling data-driven decision-making at a senior leadership level, including addressing complex business challenges and shaping organizational strategy particularly in therapeutic areas. 

• Minimum of 4+ years of domain expertise in leveraging claims/EHR, AI/ML or related strategic analytics and management consulting  

• Strong analytical background, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex and dynamic data sets into actionable insights and aligning them with business priorities to drive impactful results 

• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with leadership across NVS and IDS functions to translate strategic objectives into the right data sources and analysis and present complex insights effectively to diverse audiences 

• Experience in leading cross-functional and matrixed teams, with demonstrated ability to maintain flexible collaboration with diverse teams including internal IPST/TA teams and external partners to meet strategic objectives 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs and priorities 

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:  

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $152,600.00 - $283,400.00 USD /year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

 

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

 

Salary Range

$152,600.00 - $283,400.00

 

Skills Desired

Agility, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Customer Experience, Customer Insights, Data Analytics, Data Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Product Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Waterfall Model