Summary
LI-Hybrid
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Relocation Support: This role is based in Dublin, Ireland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in a dynamic, global environment? As an Associate Director, Change Management at Novartis, you'll be at the forefront of shaping how our Integrated Marketing Organization evolves. You'll lead strategic change initiatives that empower teams, streamline operations, and enhance business outcomes. This is your opportunity to influence how we adapt to innovation and deliver impact across the organization.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
* Lead enterprise-wide change strategies aligned with business goals and regulatory standards
* Partner with leaders to assess change impacts and stakeholder readiness
* Design and implement communication, training, and engagement plans
* Coordinate change initiatives to minimize disruption and maximize adoption
* Monitor progress and report change effectiveness to leadership
* Coach change champions and build internal change capabilities
* Develop tools and best practices to strengthen organizational change maturity
Essential Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field
* Minimum 7 years' experience in change management, consulting, or adult learning roles
* Proven success leading complex change programs in large, matrixed organizations
* Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
* Demonstrated project management skills, including planning and cross-functional collaboration
* Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industries
Desirable Requirements
* Certification in change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ACMP)
* Familiarity with emerging technologies such as Generative AI and Agentic AI
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.
Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?
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Division
US
Business Unit
Universal Hierarchy Node
Location
Ireland
Site
Dublin (NOCC)
Company / Legal Entity
IE02 (FCRS = IE002) Novartis Ireland Ltd
Functional Area
Marketing
Job Type
Full time
Employment Type
Regular
Shift Work
No
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.