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Summary The Associate Director, Business Operations is accountable for driving faultless GMA functional strategy and operational execution, including the rigor of design, integration & adoption of new, innovative solutions that ensure medical therapeutic areas and functions are equipped for organizational effectiveness and operational delivery.
About The Role The remit of responsibilities extends beyond leading everyday operational activities to the integrative planning of strategic innovation (e.g., AI, technology, process simplification) into the future fabric and operating model of Global Medical Affairs.
Key Areas Of Responsibility
* Responsible for driving faultless GMA functional strategy and operational execution, including the rigor of design, integration & adoption of new, innovative solutions that ensure medical therapeutic areas and functions are equipped for organizational effectiveness and operational delivery.
* Responsible for integrative planning of strategic innovation (e.g., AI, technology, process simplification) into the future fabric and operating model of Global Medical Affairs.
* Manage GMA transformation programs and projects, supporting GMA Leadership as required.
* Support design and implementation of AI and technology solutions, ensuring key design processes are implemented; track the outcomes and secure committed benefits generated. Support GMA functional operations, including but not limited to – rolling change, communication & engagement strategy/ planning, functional resource/ FTE forecasting in partnership with Dev Finance – and enablement of GMA strategy.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences required; advanced degree (MSc, MBA etc.) in scientific or business preferred (or relevant business experience). Minimum 6 years of relevant experience (e.g., health care or technology sector; business transformation; new technologies; operational excellence). Fluent English (oral and written).
Why Novartis
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. With our people, we drive each day to reach our ambitions. Join us to make a difference.
Benefits and Rewards
Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Accessibility and accommodation: If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please send an e‑mail to diversity.inclusion_ch@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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