Job Description

#LI-Hybrid

As Integrated Insights Head, you will serve as the strategic engine translating data into actionable insights that drive business performance. Partnering with Therapeutic Area and Value & Access teams, you will enable informed decision-making, support brand strategy, and bridge business priorities with advanced analytics and research outputs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead integrated insights generation combining market research, analytics, and competitive intelligence
• Translate brand strategies into research plans, KPIs, and measurable business insights
• Drive market research across therapeutic areas including patient journey mapping, segmentation, and market sizing
• Deliver deep-dive analyses leveraging internal and external data to inform strategy and performance
• Ensure effective use of global research assets and knowledge management platforms
• Act as key interface between commercial teams and data & analytics platforms to align priorities
• Own forecasting inputs including market models, assumptions, and scenario planning with Finance
• Enable cross-functional alignment on KPIs, dashboards, and success metrics
• Provide customer, payer, and ecosystem insights to support strategic and access decisions
• Foster a high-performing insights team and build organizational capabilities
  

Essential Requirements

• University degree in bioscience or business; consulting or market research background preferred
• 10+ years of experience in insights, analytics, or commercial strategy in healthcare
• 5+ years of leadership experience in cross-functional teams
• Strong expertise in primary and secondary market research and competitive intelligence
• Proven ability to translate strategy into insights, KPIs, and business actions
• Experience in forecasting, market modelling, and scenario planning in collaboration with Finance
• Strong stakeholder management skills across local and global teams
• Knowledge of compliance standards and regulatory environment
• Fluency in English; local language desirable
  

Why Novartis

We are reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. Join us to shape data-driven decisions that deliver meaningful impact for patients and strengthen our innovation-driven culture.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Agility, Agility, Brand Analysis, Brand Awareness, Commercial Excellence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Customer Experience, Customer Insights, Data Strategy, Digital Marketing, Go-To-Market Strategy, Healthcare Needs, healthcare outcomes, Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, launch products, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, People Management, Product Marketing, Product Roadmap, Return on Investment (ROI), Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management {+ 2 more}