Novartis
AssociateDirector,ProjectManagerStrategyandOperations
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“Associate Director, Project Manager Strategy and Operations at Novartis. Skills: Project management, Strategy, Operations. Drive preparation of senior leadership meetings. Drive delivery of senior leadership meetings”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivery against timelines; Delivery against milestones; Delivery against agreed outcomes
Industry & Context.
Analytical problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree, 7+ years experience, Project management experience, Strategy experience, Operations experience, Manage complex projects, Manage governance forums, Manage executive meetings, Manage cross-functional initiatives, Excellent written communication, Excellent verbal communication, Prepare executive presentations, Prepare senior stakeholder materials, Work effectively globally, Work effectively in matrixed organizations, Work effectively cross-functionally, Strategic thinking, Analytical problem-solving, Professionalism handling sensitive information
What You'll Do.
Drive preparation of senior leadership meetings
Drive delivery of senior leadership meetings
Coordinate cross-functional inputs
Create high-quality presentations
Create executive communications
Lead project management for strategic initiatives
Ensure delivery against timelines
Ensure delivery against milestones
Ensure delivery against agreed outcomes
Strengthen operational discipline
Support structured planning
Escalate risks timely
Partner with global stakeholders
Align priorities across functions
Align priorities across locations
Support execution of external engagement strategy
Represent leadership in cross-functional initiatives
Ensure visibility of strategic priorities
Ensure coordination of strategic priorities
Ensure alignment of strategic priorities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional initiatives; Global stakeholders; Senior leadership meetings
Communication Scope
Executive presentations; Senior stakeholder materials; Executive communications
Process & Methodology
Project management, Strategic initiatives
Full Job Description
**Job Description Summary** Internal Job title: Associate Director, Project Manager Strategy and Operations Work Arrangement: Hybrid Location: Basel, Switzerland Relocation Support: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Step into a role where strategy meets impact across a global patient safety organisation. As Associate Director, Project Manager Strategy and Operations within Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance, you will partner closely with senior leaders to drive strategic priorities, strengthen governance operations, support functional communication and engagement, and help deliver cross-functional transformation initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to bring clarity to complexity, enable effective decision-making, and help shape how critical priorities are executed across a global, matrixed environment. **Job Description** **Key Responsibilities** * Drive preparation and delivery of senior leadership meetings, ensuring clear agendas, outputs, and action tracking * Coordinate cross-functional inputs to create high-quality presentations, briefings, and executive communications * Lead project management for strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery against timelines, milestones, and agreed outcomes * Strengthen operational discipline through structured planning, risk identification, follow-up, and timely escalation * Partner with global stakeholders to align priorities across Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance functions and locations * Support and contribute to the execution of the external engagement strategy with global stakeholders and partners * Represent leadership in cross-functional initiatives, ensuring visibility, coordination, and alignment of strategic priorities **Essential Requirements** * Master’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, public health, business administration, or a related field * At least seven years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, h
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