Drive innovation and capability building, including new techniques, data sources, automation and Al to enhance process efficiency and value of Insights.
Very strong functional leader, with the ability to influence across senior leaders in Novartis
Understands brand teams perspectives (objectives, priorities, and support/capability requirements)
Lead experimentation and worldwide adoption of innovative PMR solutions
Consistently monitor execution of PMR projects to support performance and growth of key brand strategies across Novartis
Design and execute primary market research to surface and deliver insights to brand teams
Establish expectations and approaches to better understand and impact patient journeys
Drive a continuous improvement mind-set within the team in relation to data analysis
Plan and design market research analyses based on a sound understanding of the research tools, techniques, datasets, and resources available and their use at various stages of the product life-cycle
Provide effective guidance to planning of studies, including research material design
Input and guide report structure to illustrate complex analysis in user friendly and easy to digest way
Provide alternative proposals/different approaches and suggestions for optimization of approach and synergies with other studies executed or planned
Implement and execute studies on local, regional & global level
Design and implement new statistical methodologies, processes and/or solutions to strengthen current research practices
Assist with delivery of financial targets for PMR
Meet KPIs tied to performance to contribute to overall financial and department success
Essential Requirements:
10+ years previous work in market research / specialist agencies
Significant experience of managing multi-methodology market research projects encompassing multi-markets
Experience in working across regions and within a commercial, primary market research team and the ability to work with a cross-functional team in a matrix environment.
Project management - scoping, defining deliverables, business case development and reporting at a senior level including the ability to communicate effectively and to have a persuasive and credible presentation style
Strong business acumen and solution-orientation mindset including budget and P&L management
Experience in remote relationships (on-shore/off-shore capability delivery).
Preferred: Knowledge of the disease areas within the Pharma sector, with strong leadership and communication skills
University degree BA/BS/MA degree in business, statistics/mathematics, medicine, sciences, health economics, sociology, psychology.
