Associate Director, BSI Consulting and Program Management
Location: Dublin, Ireland. Relocation support: This role is based in Dublin, Ireland and does not offer relocation assistance. Please apply only if you are able to relocate.
Business Solutions International (BSI) sits within our international division with the objective of providing gold‑standard business solutions to drive commercial and medical excellence for our international colleagues. The Consulting and Program Management team within BSI works to support and enable delivery of the highest priority programs.
About the Role
Lead high‑impact programs that shape the future of commercial, medical, and other functions at Novartis international. As Associate Director, you will drive strategic initiatives that solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable outcomes, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and championing innovation through AI‑powered solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Scope and design priority programs aligned with BSI Consulting and Program Management objectives.
Lead cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑impact programs across the international organization.
Collaborate across geographies to ensure program alignment with business goals and priorities.
Champion AI/GenAI adoption to enhance program delivery and problem‑solving capabilities.
Support large‑scale transformation programs with initial planning, design, scoping, workshop facilitation and delivery, ownership of key deliverables and outputs, and cross‑functional stakeholder engagement.
Strengthen team capabilities in consulting, program management, and commercial and/or medical acumen.
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across International to drive delivery excellence.
Partner with other BSI teams to support program execution and capability‑building initiatives.
Coach and mentor consultants to foster growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Role‑model Novartis values and promote a unified, impact‑driven team culture.
Essential Requirements
Extensive experience managing full program lifecycles, from planning to execution, ideally with pharmaceutical commercial and medical expertise.
9+ years in management consulting and/or program management focused roles delivering large‑scale programs, ideally on a global level (life sciences, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals sectors a plus).
Proven ability to lead consulting teams and engage diverse stakeholders across matrixed organizations.
Strong track record applying consulting tools and AI/GenAI solutions to solve complex business challenges.
Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business administration, or economics.
Desirable Requirements
Master’s degree in a business‑related field and relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Change Management).
3+ years’ experience with strategic reviews, design thinking, AI/Gen AI, technology/digital advisory, program management, launch execution, and commercial and/or medical excellence.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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
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