Associate Director, General Management & Strategy Business Planning & Analysis

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Job Description Summary

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Location: East Hanover, NJ USA

This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require some travel (about 15%) as defined by the business (domestic and/ or international).

Join Novartis as an Associate Director in General Management & Strategy Business Planning & Analysis (BPA), where your financial expertise will help shape the future of our Neuroscience Therapeutic Area. In this highly visible role, you’ll partner with cross-functional leaders to drive strategic planning, performance management, and resource allocation. Your insights will influence key decisions, support investor relations, and ensure operational excellence across budgeting, forecasting, and analytics. If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives, this is your opportunity to thrive.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnering - Partner with the relevant Product General Management Team, respective General Manager, Product Strategy Lead, Business Excellence lead and cross-functional Integrated Product Strategy Team (IPST) members, as appropriate, to establish forecasts for the target, in-year updates and longer-term projections.

• Influence Cross-Functional Stakeholders - Serve as active member of IPST providing financial guidance inclusive of resource allocation recommendations and trade-offs and overall performance vigilance. 

• Performance Vigilance - Structure and communicate complex, ambiguous and potentially challenging business issues to advise and challenge the IPST team. Support monthly and quarterly performance narratives with relevant Product team(s) to drive understanding of financial performance and assist in Investor Relations meetings and deliverables as needed.

• Resource Allocation Excellence - Develop suitable resource allocation strategies with GM team, ensuring that investment is used optimally, consistent with the US Enterprise strategy, and directly aligned with internal marketing mix models.

• Operational Excellence - Drive fully cross-functional integrated planning processes for sales and direct external costs through operational excellence, strategic influencing, and financial leadership to the overall Product team. Execute related financial planning and operational processes including budgeting, monthly closing and reporting, and PO management as appropriate. Ensure key processes are adhered to and conducted compliantly (30%). Liaise with budget owners and stakeholders to proactively manage expense plans. Consolidate and provide insightful expense risks and opportunities.

• Leadership – Potentially lead BP&A associates of varying levels of experience by coaching and providing technical training and feedback to optimize performance.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 4-year university degree

• Minimum 4 years of experience in finance or economics, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotech industry

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, across all levels of the organization

• Ability to influence business leaders using data-driven insights

• Proven leadership skills with a results-driven mindset

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail

• Creative problem-solving approach to complex challenges

• Adaptability in fast-paced and evolving environments

Desirable Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred

• Experience in business planning and analysis within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry

Novartis Compensation Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $119,700.00 and $222,300.00 per year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.