Job Description Summary
Lead and deliver high-impact global strategic initiatives, BD&L and M&A integration programs by driving project execution, stakeholder alignment, and change management to achieve business objectives within scope, budget, and timelines.
Job Description
Major accountabilities -
• Project Delivery: Delivers project work in partnership with sponsoring function through tracking milestones and engaging with stakeholders with high quality to achieve successful outcomes within the planned budget and timeline. This includes strategic global initiatives, BD&L and M&A Integrations type of projects
• Methodology Development: Contribute to the development of standardized frameworks, templates and methodologies for project delivery and change management as part of establishing best practices for team and building capability across BR
• Knowledge Sharing: Share lessons learned and knowledge gathered from projects across team and relevant organizations ensuring continuous improvement
Essential Requirements:
• Graduate degree in technical, scientific, financial, or business discipline. MBA / masters in pharma are preferred. Minimum 10 years with +5 years' experience leading strategic projects ideally in a consulting or pharmaceutical environment
• Scientific industry experience with understanding of drug discovery/development in pharma or biotech ideal
• Understanding of end-to-end project lifecycles and a proven track record of managing global projects and programs, with a focus on successful outcome delivery and embedding within the organization
• Experience in management consulting and business partnering in a global organization
• Hands on experience of managing post-merger integrations of Business Development & in-licensing deals is preferred
Skills Desired
Business Networking, Business Partner Relations, Business Planning, Business Process Transformation, Business Strategies, Curious Mindset, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy, Finance, Go-to-Market Strategies, Key Account Management, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Management Consulting, Scrum Methodology, Strategic PlanningSkills Required
- Graduate degree in a technical, scientific, financial, or business discipline
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience
- At least 5 years leading strategic projects
- Experience managing global projects and programs across end-to-end project lifecycles
- Proven track record delivering project outcomes and embedding changes within organizations
- Management consulting and business partnering experience in a global organization
- Scientific industry experience with understanding of drug discovery and development in pharma or biotech
- MBA or master's degree in pharmaceutical studies
- Experience managing post-merger integrations for business development and in-licensing deals
- Knowledge of project delivery and change management methodologies
- Strategic planning, business transformation, stakeholder relations, and business planning skills
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.
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