Director, Integrated Insights & Research

Job Description Summary

The Director of Integrated Insights & Research will help develop a predictive analytics and insights capability within Corporate Affairs. This role is responsible for equipping Corporate Affairs teams—including Communications, Government Affairs, ESG, and Global Health—with data and intelligence to inform strategy, optimize performance, and enhance stakeholder engagement. By leading Corporate Affairs–specific market research, performance measurement, and stakeholder mapping, the Director will ensure Corporate Affairs initiatives are aligned with business objectives and heed external dynamics. They will manage a team of 3 to support execution.

This role is required to be in our East Hanover, NJ office 3x/week.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of a comprehensive analytics and insights strategy aligned with Corporate Affairs teams and objectives, leveraging advanced data analytics techniques and research methodologies to proactively identify market opportunities and risks.

• Support the design and implementation of predictive analytics models to forecast market dynamics, anticipate shifts in stakeholder behavior, and inform strategic decision-making across the function. 

• Co-crate the strategy for, and lead the implementation of, AI-driven approaches and tools/platforms to capture efficiencies and increasingly power teams with proven methodologies backed by true data-science approach. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate insights, optimize engagement strategies, and enhance resource allocation based on data-driven recommendations.

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of functional performance and analytics initiatives, report progress against strategic goals, and communicate insights to executive leadership. 

• Champion a data-driven culture within the organization by promoting the importance of evidence-based decision-making, providing training and support on data analytics tools and methodologies, and fostering a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing. 

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in analytics and insights, and assess their potential impact on the company's competitive positioning and strategic priorities. 

• Cultivate relationships with and manage a diverse range of external partners, including agencies and vendors, to access additional expertise, data sources, and analytical capabilities that can further enhance the company's analytics and insights capabilities.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree required
• 12+ years of experience in a data and insights role in the communications or government affairs area
• Effectiveness of insights in informing strategies and tactics, changing practice, and enabling the entire Corporate Affairs function—from comms and government affairs to our ESG team and beyond.
• Timely and comprehensive reporting of performance on functional and project objectives to senior leadership
• Proactive and efficient management of processes, ensuring timeliness and high-quality execution

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Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $152,600 - $283,400 / 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 wil