Novartis Group Companies
Associate Director, UX Innovation
Novartis Group Companies, East Hanover, New Jersey, us, 07936
Job Description Summary
This position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ location and will not have the ability to be located remotely.
Job Description The Insights and Decision Science (IDS) team is dedicated to enabling improved decision making at Novartis by leveraging
superior data to
identify
actionable insights that drive enhanced performance. We collaborate closely with the US business, bringing insights and challenging ideas to empower smarter, data-driven decision-making.
Reporting into
the
Director of
AI and Innovation
UX
, this role is
crucial in driving
the delivery of a superior UX experience
for all AI products across N
ovartis
. This position plays a pivotal role in
develop
ing
user interfaces to promote broader usage and adoption of AI products across the
Novartis
business
.
By
collaborati
ng
with end-users to create effective data visualization tools
the
AD
, UX
Innovation
transforms innovative ideas
into
visually
appealing tools that will
facilitate
insight generation
. This individual will
help develop UX wireframe,
oversee
usability testing, and
conduct
UX
benchmarking all
to develop an innovative user experience
. This role ensures seamless collaboration across functions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence,
ultimately contributing
to the advancement of pharmaceutical development and patient care. Key Responsibilities: Conduct
design research to
identify
user needs and enhance data product experiences
Perform
periodic benchmarking against top tools to integrate UX innovations and
maintain
competitiveness
Develop
wireframe creation and usability testing to improve user experience intuitiveness and satisfaction
Support
strategies to increase AI product usage and ensure effective user interface design
Establish measurement of user engagement with user-centric leading indicators and outcome measures
Collaborate with
end-users
and
integrate feedback for product improvement
Ensure all designs are
align
ed with
UI/UX best practices and explore
new design
approaches
Build and communicate strategic roadmaps for user experience projects to achieve objectives
Ensure user experience initiatives address key business
objectives
like user engagement and product usability
Essential Requirements: Novartis
seeks
individual
with
a robust background in
User-Experience
Design
and Innovatio
n. They should have a proven
track record
in designing user interfaces that
lead to impactful user experiences
and meet business needs
.
The candidate should be adept at comprehensive design
principles and be
able to
collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to bring their visions to life, while meeting
key milestones
. A commitment to driving continuous improvement in AI solutions, informed by data insights and industry trends, is vital to this role. Education:
Bachelor's degree in related field is
required
; MBA preferred Minimum of 5+ years of experience in d
igital design, interaction, and visual design
p
ref
erred, ideally in the pharma/life science industry
Proficient in design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar
and s
trong understanding of UX/UI principles and methodologies
Familiarity with AI technologies and their application in product design
Must
possess
an ability to foster cross-functional alignment of key stakeholders to create a disciplined, ambitious, and collaborative, global, commercial operating platform
Strategic planning capability combined with an outstanding ability to drive execution with a focus on directing operational enhancements to increase quality and effectiveness
Strong communication
and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and team members
Works effectively across functions as a team player to seamlessly help to achieve common goals without hierarchy, politics, or self-interest
and a bility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, multifunctional team environment
Strong organization skills, detail oriented and customer focused
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: 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. 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 $152,600.00 - $283,400.00
Skills Desired Agility, Agility, Business Analytics, Competitive Intelligence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Insights, Customer Orientation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Forecasting, Go-To-Market Strategy, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Influencing Skills, Innovation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Market Insights, Market Research, Market Trend, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Analytics, Product Marketing, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, R (Programming Language) {+ 3 more} #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description The Insights and Decision Science (IDS) team is dedicated to enabling improved decision making at Novartis by leveraging
superior data to
identify
actionable insights that drive enhanced performance. We collaborate closely with the US business, bringing insights and challenging ideas to empower smarter, data-driven decision-making.
Reporting into
the
Director of
AI and Innovation
UX
, this role is
crucial in driving
the delivery of a superior UX experience
for all AI products across N
ovartis
. This position plays a pivotal role in
develop
ing
user interfaces to promote broader usage and adoption of AI products across the
Novartis
business
.
By
collaborati
ng
with end-users to create effective data visualization tools
the
AD
, UX
Innovation
transforms innovative ideas
into
visually
appealing tools that will
facilitate
insight generation
. This individual will
help develop UX wireframe,
oversee
usability testing, and
conduct
UX
benchmarking all
to develop an innovative user experience
. This role ensures seamless collaboration across functions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence,
ultimately contributing
to the advancement of pharmaceutical development and patient care. Key Responsibilities: Conduct
design research to
identify
user needs and enhance data product experiences
Perform
periodic benchmarking against top tools to integrate UX innovations and
maintain
competitiveness
Develop
wireframe creation and usability testing to improve user experience intuitiveness and satisfaction
Support
strategies to increase AI product usage and ensure effective user interface design
Establish measurement of user engagement with user-centric leading indicators and outcome measures
Collaborate with
end-users
and
integrate feedback for product improvement
Ensure all designs are
align
ed with
UI/UX best practices and explore
new design
approaches
Build and communicate strategic roadmaps for user experience projects to achieve objectives
Ensure user experience initiatives address key business
objectives
like user engagement and product usability
Essential Requirements: Novartis
seeks
individual
with
a robust background in
User-Experience
Design
and Innovatio
n. They should have a proven
track record
in designing user interfaces that
lead to impactful user experiences
and meet business needs
.
The candidate should be adept at comprehensive design
principles and be
able to
collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to bring their visions to life, while meeting
key milestones
. A commitment to driving continuous improvement in AI solutions, informed by data insights and industry trends, is vital to this role. Education:
Bachelor's degree in related field is
required
; MBA preferred Minimum of 5+ years of experience in d
igital design, interaction, and visual design
p
ref
erred, ideally in the pharma/life science industry
Proficient in design and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or similar
and s
trong understanding of UX/UI principles and methodologies
Familiarity with AI technologies and their application in product design
Must
possess
an ability to foster cross-functional alignment of key stakeholders to create a disciplined, ambitious, and collaborative, global, commercial operating platform
Strategic planning capability combined with an outstanding ability to drive execution with a focus on directing operational enhancements to increase quality and effectiveness
Strong communication
and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and team members
Works effectively across functions as a team player to seamlessly help to achieve common goals without hierarchy, politics, or self-interest
and a bility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, multifunctional team environment
Strong organization skills, detail oriented and customer focused
Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: 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. 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 $152,600.00 - $283,400.00
Skills Desired Agility, Agility, Business Analytics, Competitive Intelligence, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Insights, Customer Orientation, Data Analysis, Data Science, Forecasting, Go-To-Market Strategy, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Influencing Skills, Innovation, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Strategy, Market Insights, Market Research, Market Trend, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Analytics, Product Marketing, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, R (Programming Language) {+ 3 more} #J-18808-Ljbffr