Manager, Research Business Analyst

pstrongThis is a temporary contractor opportunity at Novartisnbsp;/strongbr /Novartis touches the lives of a tenth of the worldrsquo;s population. Every role here, regardless of contract type, makes an impact on human life!nbsp;br /nbsp;nbsp;br /Novartis US partners with external managed service provider Magnit Global to offer engaging temporary contractor opportunities like this, to those who are looking for flexibility in their career while looking to gain new skills and experiences providing services to an inclusive global medicines company. Click here to learn more about Magnit www.magnitglobal.comnbsp;br /nbsp;nbsp;br /strongReady to work with/through Magnit at Novartis? Please read on...nbsp;/strongbr /nbsp;The strongManager, Research amp; Business Analyst/strong, sits within the IM-US Innovation Lab (iLab), a pillar innbsp; MarTech Product Management. In this role, you will join a highly innovative and intrapreneurial group that is focused on accelerating our strategy by identifying, executing, and scaling new innovations across the enterprise. With an eye toward the complexities of the US healthcare ecosystem and a strongbr /background in research analytics and business analytics you will bridge across two key, critical, and complimentary areas: market research and Business Analyst. You will execute on innovation strategy and be responsible for building out the data, insights, and analytics infrastructure for the iLab. You will be accountable to deliver market and business insights and business requirements that support thebr /delivery of digital solutions with a strong impact potential and that disrupts the status quo. Market Research: With an expertise in landscape scanning, research, and report delivery, you will research and assess the viability of new ideas for experimentation based on business impact potential.br /You will conduct your analysis via external available data sets as well as perform internal readiness assessments. You will provide written reports of your analysis and summarize your findings, insights and recommendations via executive presentations. Your exceptional software skills will shine here, as well as your oral and written communication skills./ppstrongBusiness Analyst:nbsp;/strongbr /Your expertise as a Business Analyst will enable you to help the Innovation Lab accelerate delivery of novel solutions that yield strong business impact. You will work closely with business amp; IT stakeholders to understand existing backlog, use cases and requirements for iLab programs and projects. You will also gather additional requirements from business amp; IT stakeholders, and you will excel at engaging, collaborating with, and influencing critical internal stakeholders andbr /partners across all areas of the organization to bring new innovations to life.br /The ideal candidate will also have an in-depth understanding of process improvement, design thinking, and human-centered design and product management./ppThe strongManager, Research amp; Business Analyst /strongwill lead a matrix and multi-disciplinarybr /team of functional experts to create the iLab business analytics and insights from scratch, utilizing strong influencing and motivational leadership skills to gain the support of key stakeholders across the organization. Flexibility and agility as the Innovation Lab moves at the speed of innovation./ppstrongJob Purpose:br /nbsp;Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:/strongbr /nbsp;bull; Conduct and report on market research for high impact potential ideas to establish evidence, inform on market landscape, identifying gaps amp; opportunities.br /nbsp;bull; Lead in close collaboration with DIA, Marketing Automation, and other key stakeholders DIA integration to develop real-time user experience insights and analytics, dashboards, and KPI performance of iLab programs/projects.br /nbsp;bull; Ensure data capture and data use complies with Novartis guidelines and policies.br /nbsp;bull; Ensure that required program artifacts/requirements and functional documents are created in a timely, comprehensive manner.br /nbsp;bull; Support the Program Lead with the creation of epics, user stories and acceptance criteria.br /nbsp;bull; Collaborate with project manager(s) in managing experimentation scope and requirements and bring stakeholders to a mutual understanding of the requirements.br /nbsp;bull; Track amp; manage iLab external partner contracts amp; partner/brand spend for wholistic view of innovation investment and illuminate opportunities in enterprise approach/economies of scale.br /nbsp;bull; Analyze the impact of the requirements on the system and identify gaps, contradictions, and inconsistencies.br /nbsp;bull; Leverage Jira or other appropriate software to create, maintain, extend, tag, and refine Epics, and User Stories.br /nbsp;bull; Participate in clarification of issues with iLab team amp; customer stakeholders.br /nbsp;bull; Advise leadership on how key insights reveal gaps and/or opportunities to identify the right solutions for identified problems.br /nbsp;bull; Lead multi-functional, multi-disciplinary teams of functional experts and external partners to develop iLab dashboards, data-driven analytics, insights, and ROI projections rooted in evidence�based hypotheses, using validated instruments.br /nbsp;bull; Contribute as a critical member of the innovation team and exhibit strong team-player behaviors ensuring timely technical deliverables and coordinating with other teammates to accelerate experimentation.br /nbsp;bull; Develop and nurture strong relationships with cross-functional teams to deliver on time and on budget.br /nbsp;bull; Drive the clear and effective articulation of project aspiration, insights, and value drivers to help direct the activities of a cross-functional team.br /nbsp;bull; Ensure team reporting consistency across multiple SharePoint and MS Teams sites ensuring documents are catalogued, easy to find, and up to date. And ensure accurate minutes of meetings including key decisions, next steps, accountabilities, and timelines are published and maintained.br /nbsp;bull; Exhibit a strong understanding of research techniques to select the appropriate research methodology and supporting techniques to meet the defined business objective.br /nbsp;bull; Strong writing and presentation skills to effectively interpret data, write reports, and make actionable recommendations.br /nbsp;bull; Exhibit a strong understanding of social engagement tools, i.e., web, social listening, analytics.br /nbsp;br /strongnbsp;What yoursquo;ll bring to the role:br /nbsp;Education:/strongbr /nbsp;Bachelor#39;s Degree or equivalent University degree in Business, Marketing, or other comparablebr /nbsp;discipline (Degree will be verified).br /nbsp;/ppstrongWhat you will bring to the role:/strongbr /nbsp;bull; At least 5 years in data, insights, analytics and/or digital product development.br /nbsp;bull; At least 3 years Business Analyst in Product Managementbr /nbsp;bull; Excellent use of analytics softwarersquo;s such as Excel and PowerBI to create dashboards.br /nbsp;bull; Excellent use of office software such as Word and PowerPoint for report generation and Executive presentations, respectively.br /nbsp;bull; Experience with Agile ways of working.br /nbsp;bull; Strong product management and analytical skills.br /nbsp;bull; Ability to communicate effectively with senior management, manage issues, resolve conflicts, and mitigate risks.br /nbsp;bull; Passion for innovation.br /nbsp;bull; Strong start-up and intrapreneurial mentality.br /nbsp;br /strongLocation: East Hanover, NJ (Hybrid)br /Pay Rate: $70 - $92/hourbr /Contract: 9 monthsnbsp;br /Health, dental, vision, 401k/strongbr /nbsp;br /strongWhy Novartis?nbsp;/strongbr /766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while wersquo;re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend peoplersquo;s lives.nbsp;br /We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.nbsp;br /We believe we can reinvent what#39;s possible when we collaborate with courage to ambitiously tackle the worldrsquo;s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!nbsp;br /Imagine the impact you could make here at Novartis!nbsp;br /nbsp;nbsp;br /strongCommitment to Diversity amp; Inclusion:nbsp;/strongbr /Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment with diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.nbsp;br /To do our best work we need different viewpoints, which is why here at Magnit, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Magnit is dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all.nbsp;br /nbsp;nbsp;br /strongAccommodation:nbsp;/strongbr /If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Magnit at directsourceproteam@prounlimited.com or 1.862.778.5441.nbsp;br /Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO/p