Market Research Manager @ NOVARTIS

Your Responsibilities
Strategic
Support colleagues in Novartis to make strategic decisions through data based insights
Implement innovation through adopting new techniques, data sources, automation and Al to enhance process efficiency and value of Insights.
Leadership

Understands perspectives (objectives, priorities, and support/capability requirements)
Serve as an integral partner for teams that support colleagues across Novartis
Provide thought leadership and credibility in defining innovative MR strategy methodologies
Enhance insights

Subject matter expert in MR who can identify and implement innovate, industry leading primary market research approaches
Consistently monitor execution of MR projects to support performance and growth of key brand strategies across Novartis
Design and execute primary market research to surface and deliver insights
Establish expectations and approaches to better understand and impact patient journeys
Elevate Business Analytics and business optimization

Synthe data and insights from analytics to support decision making
Maintain accountability and ownership for all MRs executed
Incorporate novel data sources and apply advanced analytics to optimize outputs
Operational

Support development implementation of innovative MR execution
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
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
Support implementation and execution of studies on local, regional & global level
Implement new statistical methodologies, processes and/or solutions to strengthen current research practices
Foster a culture of innovation
Meet KPIs tied to performance and operational efficiency
What youll bring to the role
8+ years previous work in market research / specialist agencies
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
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
Fluency in English, superior written composition skills, a second European language is of benefit
Why Consider Novartis
799 million. Thats how many lives our products touched in 2019. And while were proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more peoples lives
We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where youre given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where youre empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where youre surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the worlds toughest medical challenges.
Imagine what you could do at Novartis!
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration, and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
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