The Insights and Decision Science (IDS) team is dedicated to enabling improved decision making at Novartis by leveraging data and advanced analytics capabilities to generate actionable insights that drive business growth. We collaborate closely with the US business, bringing insights and challenging ideas to empower smarter, data-driven decision-making. Reporting into the ED, Channel Strategy Analytics, this role is crucial in optimizing the distribution network to enhance product accessibility and cost-efficiency. 

Reporting into the ED, Channel Strategy Analytics, the Manager, Channel Insights plays a crucial role in providing insights and data-driven analytics to support 340B distribution strategies that align with the NVS’ mission to enhance patient access to innovative therapies. 

• Assist in developing strategies to ensure products are available through channels that optimize terms and efficiencies specific to the 340B program. 
• Assess key metrics such as delivery times, inventory levels, and order fulfilment rates to ensure efficient operations and identify areas for improvement within the 340B context. 
• Provide analytics to support integrating platform solutions and supporting launch brands, using analytical techniques to aid strategy formulation and execution. 
• Analyze prescribing behavior trends and assess implications on product uptake, focusing on the unique aspects of the 340B program. 
• Work with supply chain, sales, and finance to align 340B distribution strategies with overall business goals and market demands. 
• Deliver key findings and recommendations for optimizing 340B distribution channels, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. 

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field is required; Master of Science and/or MBA preferred 

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with a deep understanding of market access dynamics, channel strategies and healthcare delivery 
• Experience in the access and reimbursement of specialty products, including pharmacy benefit model, buy and bill model, specialty pharmacy, and working with account management, patient support / field reimbursement teams 
• 3+ years of domain expertise in these areas are highly desired: market access, patient service analytics, secondary data analytics, data science, primary market research, and field analytics and insights, or other related strategic analytics and management consulting 
• Strong Market Access business acumen with ability to understand and interpret information from multiple sources and translate into actionable recommendations 
• Results oriented with excellent communication and collaboration skills 
• Comfortable working in ambiguity with the ability to challenge traditional thinking to solve problems 
• Demonstrated abilities to influence without authority, and develop/foster relationships with senior leadership 
• Proven teamwork, collaboration, and people management skills; ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, multifunctional environment 

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: $152,600.00 and $283,400.00/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, 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.