Title: Executive Director, Therapeutic Area Strategy, Oncology and Hematology Job ID: REQ-10076159 Location: Cambridge MA, East Hanover NJ, US or Basel Switzerland Job Description: Summary Location: Cambridge MA, East Hanover NJ, US or Basel Switzerland. This role will follow a hybrid working model. If based in Europe please apply to REQ-10076235 LI-#hybrid The Novartis Strategy & Growth, Therapeutic Area Strategy team for Oncology & Hematology is seeking a new Executive Director, Therapeutic Area Strategy who will support the creation and update of a holistic TA strategy; provide early-phase commercial insights to project teams; guide TA-specific internal pipeline development and external licensing / acquisitions opportunities; and support integrated enterprise alignment across Biomedical Research (BR), Development, Strategy & Growth (S&G), and the Commercial US and International units. About the Role Key Responsibilities: - Brings external benchmarking, analysis and insights, and judgement to support the TA Strategy Head in developing a holistic Novartis TA strategy that achieves sustainable growth in short, mid and long-term. - Brings both understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the core Therapeutic Areas (TA) and Disease area of Oncology & Hematology to derive insightful and differentiating competitive advantages over our peers. - Provides key commercial insights to the R&D project teams, particularly for early phase programs. To do this effectively, in-market experience in the US is critical. - Analyses reports and publications to extract key messages, including building product forecasts. - Supports development and delivery of TA-specific strategic external insights to support identification of growth opportunities, emerging competitive challenges and support creation of a third-party view around key strategic levers, and commissions targeted primary research. Essential Requirements: - Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree (PhD, MD or other advanced University degree) and / or equivalent experience in life science/healthcare; MBA or consulting or equivalent experience highly preferred. - In-depth TA knowledge (or track record to acquire required TA expertise effectively and rapidly) in Oncology and/or Hematology. - Highly agile having the capacity to support a number of strategic DAs within a TA and multiple programs internal and external - Substantial experience evaluating new product opportunities (through M&A, BD&L and internal re-search programs). - 7-10 years of Industry pharma and/or medical devices Experience in Research & Development and/or commercial functions with experience conducting, commissioning, analyzing primary research - Experience of strategy development and asset shaping early in lifecycle (any functional perspective) - Recent (post 2015) local US in-market experience; local US experience includes working within the US market with the local US customers, US health care systems / systems Novartis Compensation Summary: The salary for this position is expected to range between $248,500 and $461,500 USD per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

We are VEO — a creative and strategic consultancy specialized in Food & Beverage, with a 360º approach and experience across multiple markets. We partner with brands from strategy to execution, helping them build strong positioning, launch products, enter new markets, and activate brand ecosystems with consistency across every touchpoint. We are not an execution agency. We are strategic partners. We work as an extension of our clients’ business — understanding their needs, anticipating opportunities, and connecting strategy, creativity, and execution to drive real growth. At VEO, there is one clear rule: there is no creativity without strategy. Every idea must respond to a real need, a clear insight, and a defined objective. Being part of VEO means joining a dynamic, collaborative, and constantly evolving environment, where we value initiative, judgment, autonomy, and the ability to raise the bar: less improvisation, more clarity; less rework, more impact; more results. We also integrate AI tools to amplify our work — without ever losing what matters most: judgment. Tasks We are looking for a Head of Strategy (US) – Food & Beverage to design and lead market entry, positioning, expansion, and growth strategies for brands in the US market. This role will be responsible for building the strategic roadmap for the US — defining how brands should grow, how they should enter different channels, and how to translate ambition into clear, actionable, multi-channel strategies. We are looking for a strong strategic leader with real business judgment and vision — someone capable of guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring that everything we build responds to a clear and shared direction. Responsibilities - Design 360º, multi-channel go-to-market strategies for brands and products - Develop positioning frameworks, market entry strategies, and territorial expansion plans - Lead new product launch strategies and growth plans - Conduct strategic diagnostics across market, consumer, competition, channels, and opportunities - Connect business strategy with creativity — defining concepts, narratives, activations, and priorities - Lead and coordinate internal and external teams to ensure aligned end-to-end execution - Provide direction to multidisciplinary teams, setting focus, structure, and ways of working - Present strategic proposals to clients with clarity, rigor, and authority - Turn ambiguity into structure and translate vision into actionable plans - Ensure strategies are implemented with consistency and long-term vision Requirements Someone who: - Understands brands as systems, not isolated campaigns - Can move seamlessly between strategy, business, and creativity - Has experience in Food & Beverage or consumer brands - Is comfortable operating in fast-paced and ambiguous environments - Has a hands-on mindset - Can lead people, decisions, and strategic direction Ideal experience: - 8+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, or brand leadership - Proven experience in brand positioning, go-to-market strategies, and product launches - Experience working across multi-channel ecosystems - Strong understanding of the US market - Experience leading teams or multidisciplinary projects - Background in F&B, CPG, or lifestyle brands - Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and client presentation skills - English is required; Spanish is a strong plus Benefits At VEO, we work exclusively under a freelance collaboration model. This is a full-time role with long-term continuity, under a freelance structure. We are looking for professionals who value autonomy, flexibility, and responsibility — while maintaining a high level of commitment to projects, teams, and business objectives.

About EAB At EAB, our mission is to make education smarter and our communities stronger. We work with more than 2,800 institutions to drive transformative change through data-driven insights and best-in-class capabilities. From kindergarten to college to career, EAB partners with leaders and practitioners to accelerate progress and drive results across enrollment, student success, institutional strategy, data analytics, and advancement. We work with each partner differently, tailoring our portfolio of research, technology, and marketing and enrollment solutions to meet the unique needs of every leadership team, as well as the students and employees they serve. At EAB, we serve not only our partner institutions but each other—that's why we are always working to make sure our employees love their jobs and are invested in their communities. See how we've been recognized for this dedication to our employees by checking out our recent awards. For more information, visit our Careers page. The Role in Brief: Associate Director, Research Growth Strategy The Research Growth Strategy (RGS) team is responsible for supporting strong contract value expansion of existing products and identifying and launching new products and services. The Associate Director in this role would focus on products and services and commercial enablement for EAB’s domestic higher ed institutions. This role may manage an analyst. This role may be based in Washington D.C. or open to remote employment within the continental United States. This position may require occasional travel (10-15%) to office and team in-days as well as to partner college and university campuses for marketing listening experiences. This position is also listed as Associate Director, Research Product Development & Commercial Enablement for posting purposes; the official title of this hire is expected to be Associate Director, Research Growth Strategy to align with EAB business norms. Primary Responsibilities: Co-lead Research product strategy and innovation efforts, by: - Working with RGS domestic higher ed colleagues to create new products and signature services that are market-responsive - Testing potential new products and services with prospects and partners - Supporting the go-to-market process for new products and services - Liaising with internal Research teams to gain content knowledge - Supporting training for and communication to product teams to encourage innovation at the initial product development stage - Manage and coach junior-level researcher staff by developing critical skills, providing actionable feedback, and managing workloads Serve as the collateral lead, through: - Creating decks and supporting deliverables for new products and services - Creating or supporting creation of 1-pagers and slides used by Partner Development, Account Management, and Partner Success to talk about Research offerings in a clear and compelling way - Other one-off collateral support for Partner Development or other colleagues Successful RGS Associate Director qualities include: - An ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization - An interest and ability to innovate and test new products (based on evidence and knowledge of partner priorities) - An ability to move quickly but also set guardrails on processes - A talent for creating visually-engaging partner-facing decks and collateral that are informative, clear, and persuasive - An excellent writer who can write with clear, compelling language - A project management extraordinaire; able to make and lead project plans, manage upward and downward on a team, and iterate on and improve a project as it develops - An independently-driven leader who is also eager to work with and learn from a passionate team - An open-minded individual with an innovative mindset Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree, with an excellent academic record and 5+ years of post-graduate, professional experience; or 4+ years of post-graduate, professional experience and an advanced degree; or bachelor's degree and 4+ years of post-graduate, professional experience, including 2+ years of experience in EAB Research - Proven analytic skills and ability to translate market findings into commercial strategy and product innovations - Proven ability to create visually compelling and well-written external deliverables, especially with a commercial component - Proven ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners - Proven ability to manage staff and lead teams to deliver high-quality projects on time - Exceptional project management, prioritization, and delegation skills, especially in a fast-paced environment - Experience working with education executives, either at a college, university, K-12 school, or district, or as a consultant/advisor to education partners - Ability to travel 10-15% Ideal Qualifications - MBA or advanced degree - Management or strategy consulting experience - Proven ability to successfully work in a matrixed organization - Experience with solution-focused problem-solving and thinking through problems creatively - Experience with new product or business development - Experience working with clients in a consultative role - Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration. If you’ve reached this section of the job description and are unsure of whether to apply, please do! At EAB, we welcome new perspectives and learn from each other’s unique experiences. We would encourage you to submit an application if this is a role you would be passionate about doing every day. Compensation: The anticipated starting salary (base) range for this role is $70,500 - $95,000 per year. Actual salary varies due to factors that may include but not be limited to relevant experience, skills, and location. At EAB, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the starting salary range for their role. This hire will additionally be eligible for discretionary bonus or incentive compensation. Variable compensation may depend on various factors, such as individual and organizational performance. Benefits: Consistent with our belief that our employees are our most valuable resource, EAB offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package. Our benefits currently include: · Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible · 20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays · Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each) · 401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution · Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans · Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family · Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation · Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance · Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents · Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel · Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members · Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance · Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program · Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities Benefits kick in day one; learn more at eab.com/careers/benefits. This opening is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time; EAB will thus consider candidates who possess U.S. work authorization that does not require employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. At EAB, we believe that to fulfill our mission to “make education smarter and our communities stronger” we need team members who bring a diversity of perspectives to the table and are committed to fostering a workplace where each team member is valued, respected and heard. To that end, EAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Exemption Status: $155,380 - $221,416 - $287,451 “Pay scale information is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any selected candidate or employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, qualifications, and other factors. A full review of our comprehensive pay and benefits will be discussed at the offer stage with the selected candidate.” Prescient Holdings Group (PHG) is a healthcare company providing pharmaceutical management solutions to payers, patients, and providers. We are focused on developing the most effective strategies for optimizing drug access and spend through our suite of formulary and rebate services. Job Description Summary Prescient Holdings Group (PHG) is a healthcare company providing pharmaceutical management solutions to payers, patients, and providers. We are focused on developing the most effective strategies for optimizing drug access and spend through our suite of formulary and rebate services. Industry Relations and Clinical Strategy Manager promotes the overall vision, goals, strategies, and objectives of the PHG Industry Relations and Clinical Strategy team in line with overall company goals and objectives. Strategically develops the pharmaceutical rebate program to meet the revenue goals and business objectives of the company. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Leads formulary product placement considerations through financial spend/utilization/rebate models, proposing formulary management recommendations for individual drugs and therapeutic classes, sharing market intelligence and industry analysis to assist in understanding the current and future drug marketplace, and contributing to the concepts and features associated with the overall formulary strategy intended to achieve corporate enterprise objectives of optimal rebate performance. - Establishes the strategic vision for corporate formulary management to continually improve access, quality, and value of formulary products. Monitors and anticipates current and future marketplace trends, including the regulatory environment, evolving business conditions, customer needs, opportunities and issues. Leads the development and maintainanance of PHG formularies, utilization management, specialty drug lists and other key drug lists important to internal and client needs. Communicates with appropriate internal and external stakeholders. Transforms knowledge into results-generating strategies and product development roadmaps. - Collaborates with internal and external trade relations, finance, underwriting, client services, business, IT, and formulary management teams as a subject matter expert related to contractual rebate terms, conditions, requirements, interpretation, compliance and overall rebate and formulary strategies; educates, recommends and creates value proposition messaging and positioning for client proposals in support of formulary changes that drive rebate yields and savings. Provides information to support sales proposals and BAFOs as assigned. - Leads clinical and rebate consultative services related to drug market trends, drug pipeline and forecasting. Manages related analytic needs to support recommendations being considered by assigned clients that align with both the clients’ and the company’s mutual goals of lower net costs and high clinical quality. - Responsible for the development and maintainance of content related to clinical, market, and financial strategic initiatives with an intent to provide formulary and rebate strategy logic and rationale to clients. - Responsible for highly influential accounts in the pharmaceutical industry. Routinely meets with account managers and senior leadership to establish and maintain functional business relationships, acquire industry intelligence, and to gain information on trends, product pipelines, innovative contracting methods, and other business items that facilitate enhanced contracting leverage and rebate strategies. - Responsible for the strategic direction, management, and implementation of annual pharmaceutical manufacturer Medicare and Medicaid RFP’s. - Develop and manage members of the PHG Clinical Strategy and/or PHG Rebate Operations team. Support staff training, structure, succession planning, and budget as needed. - Supports PHG’s and downstream client’s clinical products and services including but not limited to support of medical rebates, cash point of sale, value-based contract initiatives, and other business initiatives as assigned. - Leads the oversight of PHG’s rebate vendor(s), ensuring appropriate representation of the goals, interests and direction of the enterprise as it relates to pharma negotiations and rebate strategy. - Manages the PHG rebate vendor operations team, ensuring that all available rebate value is invoiced appropriately and collected. - Responsible for the maintenance, accuracy and timely submission of all documentation needed for PHG rebate vendor billing Supervisory Responsibilities Manages assigned staff in the segment area. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supports and enforces all company policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner, taking corrective action whenever necessary. Client Responsibilities This is an internal and external client facing position that requires excellent customer service skills and interpersonal communication skills (listening/verbal/written). One must be able to; manage difficult or emotional client situations; Respond promptly to client needs; Solicit client feedback to improve service; Respond to requests for service and assistance from clients; Meet commitments to clients. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience BA/BS Degree or equivalent; plus 10 years’ related experience; 10 years of SME in respective area(s); (or equivalent combination of education and experience); and 8 years supervisory experience; Supervisory experience may be substituted with 10 years of MedImpact experience plus an appropriate external leadership training program and internal mentorship with a seasoned leader at the Director level or above that must be completed within 12 months in new position. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a competence with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint software. The individual must also be capable of becoming proficient with internal systems such as MedOptimize or other business intelligence software, as well as with proprietary MedImpact systems such as MedAccess and systems/databases used by MedImpact Formulary Services. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Registered Pharmacist license in any state of the US Other Skills and Abilities - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in a wide variety of business and professional settings. - Excellent negotiation / influence, collaboration, and listening skills. Demonstrated ability to present information to maximize customer impact and influence. Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Language Skills - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Business Acumen Directing Others Organizational Agility Conflict Management Drive for Results Political Savvy Customer Focus Innovation Management Strategic Agility Decision Quality Managerial Courage Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position may regularly be exposed to or encounter moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Work Location This position works on-site at the San Diego Headquarters or other company location (or from a remote location with management approval based on business requirements). Must provide adequate support to internal clients; be available for regular interactions and coordination of work with other employees, colleagues, clients, or vendors; as well as be available to facilitate effective decisions through collaboration with stakeholders. Working Hours This is an exempt level position requiring the incumbent to work the hours required to fully accomplish job responsibilities and reasonably meet deadlines for work deliverables. The individual must have the flexibility to work beyond traditional hours and be able to work nights, at weekends or on holidays as required. Work hours may be changed from time to time to meet the needs of the business. Typical core business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Travel This position requires both domestic and international travel of up to 20% of the time. A valid passport and ability to leave the United States is required The Perks: - Medical / Dental / Vision / Wellness Programs - Paid Time Off / Company Paid Holidays - Incentive Compensation - 401K with Company match - Life and Disability Insurance - Tuition Reimbursement - Employee Referral Bonus MedImpact, is a privately-held pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) headquartered in San Diego, California. Our solutions and services positively influence healthcare outcomes and expenditures, improving the position of our clients in the market. MedImpact offers high-value solutions to payers, providers and consumers of healthcare in the U.S. and foreign markets. Equal Opportunity Employer, Male/Female/Disabilities/Veterans OSHA/ADA: To perform this job successfully, the successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.