Associate Director, Market Research

Bringing life-changing medicines to millions of people, Novartis sits at the intersection of cutting-edge medical science and innovative digital technology. As a global company, the resources and opportunities for growth and development are plentiful including global and local cross functional careers, a diverse learning suite of thousands of programs & an in-house marketplace for rotations & project work. With strong medicines pipeline our current transformation will not just deliver growth for our business but continue to allow us to bring innovative medicines to patients quickly.<br><br>The Associate Director Foundational Customer Research will apply best-in-class customer research methodologies and deliver deep insights that shapes portfolio and brand strategies. <br><br>This role will also provide thought leadership and lead innovation projects that step-change the level of insights provided to the GPS&C. <br><br>Major responsibilities<br>Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: <br>•Design and execute high-quality market research strategies and methodologies as part of the Integrated Insights Plan<br>•Lead, develop and step-change market research to develop deeper and more integrated customer and market insights<br>•Leverage modern, non-traditional market research strategies, tools, and methodologies to gain customer and market insights, i.e., BeSci, JTBD, social media listening, digital panels, patient level analytics, and others<br>•Play a key role in market research generation and interpretation for priority BD&L & M&A opportunities<br>•Lead market research innovation project(s) to enhance value of output, speed and/or process efficiencies & cost savings<br>•Partner with TA, MAP, and priority markets to build truly customer centric solutions<br><br>Our selection process will prioritize associates whose roles may be changing or may be impacted as a result of the Transforming for Growth reorganization.<br><br>For US based candidates:<br>The ideal location for this role is East Hanover, NJ but remote work may be possible (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. If associate is remote, all home office expenses and any travel/lodging to specific East Hanover, NJ for periodic live meetings will be at the employee’s expense. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. This position will require 20% travel.<br><br>The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $166,400 and $249,600 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, 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.<br>[#video#https://youtu.be/ggbnzRY9z8w{#400,300#}#/video#]