Manager Search & Evaluation

Job Description Summary

#LI-hybrid

Location: Cambridge, USA

Relocation Support: This role is based in Cambridge, USA. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

This is one of two job postings a which may be based in either the United States (Cambridge) or Switzerland (Basel) Please note the role in Switzerland is only open to internal candidates currently
Please ensure you apply for the position in the correct location and that it is is accessible for you

Closing date for applications: 2 weeks from initial date of posting

Are you excited by the challenge of finding what’s next in biomedical innovation? In this role, you will help shape the future of Novartis’ pipeline by identifying, evaluating, and prioritising innovative external opportunities. This is a highly visible role where science, strategy, and partnership come together. In this hybrid role, you will gain breadth by supporting our engagement with venture capital partners and incubators across therapeutic areas, and depth by supporting coverage of one of our therapeutic area pillars. You will work at the forefront of therapeutic discovery and development, engaging with venture capital partners, biotech innovators, and internal experts to ensure Novartis continues to bring transformational medicines to patients worldwide.

If you are curious, analytical, and motivated by impact, this is an opportunity to influence decisions that truly matter.

 

Job Description

• Support search and evaluation initiatives aligned with Novartis strategy

• Help manage strategic relationships with venture capital firms and external innovation partners, analyze trends across therapeutic areas

• Identify, screen, and evaluate external programs and technologies across the development value chain, with an initial focus on neuromuscular disease

• Develop deep expertise in neuromuscular disease trends, science, and emerging technologies

• Drive proactive opportunity landscaping, catalyst mapping, and best practice sharing

• Partner closely with Research, Development, Commercial, and Strategy teams

• Prepare clear, compelling recommendations for senior governance and leadership forums

Essential Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences, or a bachelor’s degree in life sciences with a Master of Business Administration

• Experience in business development, strategy, consulting, or pharmaceutical research and development

• Strong understanding of drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialisation processes

• Proven ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed environment

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Willingness to travel internationally as required

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: 

The salary for this position is expected to range between $160000 and $297000 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.

 

EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

 

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1(877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

 

Salary Range

$132,300.00 - $245,700.00

 

Skills Desired

Alliance Management, Business Development, Collaboration, Creativity, Cross-Functional Teams, Curiosity, Customer Experience, Due Diligence, Emergency Management, Evaluation, Law (Legal System), Lifesciences, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Merchandising, Negotiation Skills, Prioritization, Sales, Scouting, Search, Selling Skills, Transactions, Waterfall Model