Senior Director, Product Lead-Remote

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Level 6

 

Job Description Summary

Location: Remote: This position can be based remotely in US. Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. #LI-Remote

 

Job Description

The Senior Director will collaborate closely with medical strategy teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure RWD platforms and RWE outputs directly support strategic evidence priorities. The role includes developing and executing RWE strategies that enhance product differentiation through novel data linkages, enable robust real-world endpoints, and support access via comprehensive outcomes analyses.

Major accountabilities:

• Represent the Evidence Generation function in Medical Strategy Teams to develop medical and Evidence Generation strategies demonstrating product value to payers, clinical decision-makers, and patients.
• Proactively generate and communicate evidence to optimize patient access and product value in the US market.
• Provide strategic leadership and alignment across functions; propose impactful, innovative ideas in cross-functional teams.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of connected RWD platforms, integrating claims, electronic health records, registries, and specialty data sources relevant to RWE.
• Configure platforms and data pipelines to enable rapid activation of data assets against priority evidence requirements.
• Oversee data quality frameworks, validation protocols, and documentation standards to ensure platforms meet internal standards for RWE generation.
• Manage multiple Evidence Generation projects, budgets, and partners, ensuring scientific rigor and stakeholder alignment.

Minimum Requirements:

Work Experience:

• 10+ years in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector, preferably in health economics, market access or related functions/fields is required.
• Substantial experience in shaping Evidence Generation and RWE strategy and hands-on execution supporting inline and pipeline products is required.
• Experience engaging or partnering with external organizations (e.g., SOCs, payers, universities, value assessors, regulatory agencies, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently lead, execute, and drive excellence in cross-functional teams both within their direct area and across their organization.
• Expert knowledge of Evidence Generation, including study designs, methodologies, modeling, data sources and analyses is required.
• Deep knowledge of US healthcare financing and delivery system, US payer environment, evolving trends and competitive landscape is required.

Education:

• Advanced degree (master's or doctorate) in health economics, statistics, epidemiology, health policy or related field is required.
• PhD or PharmD with strong focus in Health Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology or related field preferred.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $185,500.00 and $344,500.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, 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.

 

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