We are looking for an analytical leader with strong project management skills, to drive the portfolio review & prioritization of the Novartis Oncology BU ( $15bn business)
Position Purpose
Analyzing portfolio of our oncology marketed and pipeline products.
Analyzing competitor’s portfolio
Leading and managing strategic projects such as product divestments, establishment of complex commercial partnerships.

- Lead for portfolio optimization projects and portfolio analysis in close cooperation with Early Commercial Strategy, Oncology Global Development (OGD), Global Finance, Marketing and Market Access
- Organize the twice yearly portfolio review at the steering committee in liaison with Global Head Marketing, Strategy and BD&L, OGD and Finance
- Conduct regular comparisons with competitors portfolio
- Understand and follow external portfolio valuation done by investors and analysts
- Lead and Manage with autonomy specific projects such as asset transfer in case of divestment or licensing out
Key Performance Indicators:
- Creation of an efficient system for portfolio evaluation and optimization
- Successful transfer of assets as per the licensing out/divestment agreements while protecting Novartis interest and image
- Creation of models for complex commercial partnerships
- Effective interface with key internal and external stakeholders
- Orderly and efficient input to various senior management strategic review documents and portfolio reviews at DSC
- Orderly and timely delivery of Project Tracker and Priority Report
Desired Skills and Experience
Competency Profile:
- Ability to lead strategic projects such as assets transfer
- Strategic thinker
- Understanding and experience in portfolio management
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written, particularly ability to deliver high quality and impact memos and presentations
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong transversal project management skills
- Strong people skills, particularly the ability to work with senior management and people from all parts of the company and world
Specific Professional Competencies:
- Minimum 7 years of industry experience, minimum 3 years of experience in portfolio management and project management
- Experience in leading and closing transversal projects
- Scientific/medical training/experience
- Business or Finance training/experience
- Understanding of Pharma, biotech, molecular diagnostics
Ideal Background:
- Ph.D. in biomedical sciences /MD/MS, MBA, with experience in pharma or biotech and health care investors/financial health care analyst
