Job Description Summary
The ideal location for this role is East Hanover, NJ but a distant working arrangement may be possible in certain states. Distant workers are responsible for the cost of home office expenses and periodic travel/lodging will be determined necessary by hiring manager. For associates working on-site, relocation assistance to be within 50 miles of the site may be available. This position will require 10% travel as defined by the business (domestic and or international).
Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Director, NovaOS Product Lead, the Associate Director, NovaOS Product Owner is responsible for managing the day-to-day execution and evolution of assigned NovaOS products and capabilities. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, engineering, UX, data science, and AI teams to translate business priorities into product requirements, deliver high-quality releases, and drive user adoption and continuous product improvement.
Responsibilities:
• Own and maintain the product backlog, prioritizing features and user stories based on business value and strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define acceptance criteria, and translate needs into actionable product specifications.
• Work closely with Engineering, Applied AI, UX, Data Science, and Architecture teams to deliver AI-enabled capabilities on time and with high quality.
• Support product discovery, sprint planning, release management, user acceptance testing, and continuous improvement activities.
• Monitor product adoption, customer feedback, usage analytics, and key performance indicators to identify enhancement opportunities.
• Ensure product delivery aligns with enterprise architecture, governance, Responsible AI standards, and platform design principles.
• Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams and serve as the day-to-day product owner for assigned product domains.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience in product ownership, product management, business analysis, or enterprise software delivery.
• Experience working with agile product development teams and managing product backlogs, user stories, and release planning.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and prioritization skills.
• Working knowledge of AI, analytics, enterprise software, UX principles, and modern software development methodologies.
Preferred:
• Experience supporting enterprise AI platforms, commercial systems, or data-driven products.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
The salary for this position is expected to range between $138,600.00 and $ 257,400.00 annual 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 [email protected] 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
$138,600.00 - $257,400.00
Skills Desired
Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Change Management, Consulting, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Digital Capabilities, Influencing Skills, IT Portfolio Management, Stakeholder EngagementSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in product ownership, product management, business analysis, or enterprise software delivery
- Experience working with agile product development teams
- Experience managing product backlogs, user stories, and release planning
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and prioritization skills
- Working knowledge of AI, analytics, enterprise software, UX principles, and modern software development methodologies
- Advanced degree
- Experience supporting enterprise AI platforms, commercial systems, or data-driven products
- Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries
Novartis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novartis and has not been reviewed or approved by Novartis.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay and benefits are described as a strong overall package, supported by medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside FSAs/HSAs and disability and life coverage. Mental-health support is reinforced through an employee assistance program with psychological support and a network of mental health first aiders.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout element, with an automatic company contribution plus dollar-for-dollar matching in the 401(k). Additional retirement funding is described through an age-based defined contribution program and access to an employee share purchase plan discount.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are framed as robust, including a global minimum of paid parental leave for new parents following birth or adoption. Added supports include domestic partner coverage, dependent-care resources, and benefits such as adoption assistance and child/elder care options.
Novartis Insights
What We Do
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide.
