Director, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention - Employer Program

Novartis Group Companies
401(k)
United States, New Jersey, East Hanover
Jan 30, 2026
Job Description Summary Novartis is on a mission to reimagine medicine and improve lives worldwide. Today, Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of mortality in the US, responsible for ~1 in 5 deaths and projected to exceed $1.1 trillion in annual direct health care cost and lost productivity by 2035. By identifying risk factors and taking action early, we could prevent 80% of heart attacks, strokes, and early deaths from cardiovascular disease. Yet, a system built to treat sickness instead of preventing it has kept us from making progress. This is why we, as a long-time leader in cardiovascular health, have made a commitment to change this. We want to ignite a revolution in US healthcare - a movement that will make prevention of cardiovascular dis-ease the new gold standard. What if the last person to die of heart disease has already been born? We believe it is in our power to make this happen. Reporting into the Head of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, this role will be part of the founding team of a new business unit we have created, which will drive concrete, innovative initiatives to bring about ecosystem-wide change. We are looking for innovative minds and entrepreneurial spirits who are not afraid to go after a bold ambition and push the boundaries of the status quo. If you are comfortable with ambiguity and you thrive when going after a big challenge, then this opportunity is for you. The Director, Employer Platforms, will own the strategy, the design and the execution of employer-led CV prevention programs in partnership with outside execution partners. You will leverage large employers as a core channel to achieve for preventive care delivery through the design of innovative programs that create awareness of cardiovascular health among employees, help them identify and understand their cardiovascular risk factors, and drive behavior change to improve their outcomes and increase their healthy lifespan. Job Description Key Responsibilities: * Lead market research, partner mapping, and employer/employee insights initiatives to inform employee engagement strategies * Develop and manage partnerships with large employers, employee health benefit platforms and external advisors * Oversee design and rollout of workplace-based screening, education, and treatment programs in collaboration with partners and advisors, leveraging learnings from Novartis internal Don't Miss a Beat program and behavioral insights * Design distribution and scaling strategy as well as to ensure broad impact * Coordinate with HR, benefits, and occupational health stakeholders * Lead pilot projects and demonstration studies to validate program impact * Manage data collection, analytics, and reporting on program outcomes * Ensure integration with broader CV prevention ecosystem (e.g., consumer activation, pharmacy, health systems) * Support communications, PR, and advocacy efforts targeting employer audiences as well as payer and policy shaping Essential Requirements: Education: Bachelor degree required, advanced degree preferred Work Experience: Required: * 8+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or healthcare consulting industry * 5+ years in commercial strategy, partnering or employee benefit management / HR operations roles within or outside the healthcare industry * Experience with performance tracking, KPIs and analytics * Entrepreneurial mindset with operational experience and high technology acumen * Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders Preferred: * Experience in HR Operations and employee health benefit management The salary for this position is expected to range between $185,500.00 and $344,500.00 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. To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here. 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 $185,500.00 - $344,500.00 Skills Desired Agility, Brand Awareness, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Engagement, Customer Experience, Customer Insights, Data Strategy, Digital Marketing, Go-To-Market Strategy, Influencing Skills, Inspirational Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, People Management, Product Marketing, Product Roadmap, Return on Investment (ROI), Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Marketing