Life Cycle Program Manager

Location: Warsaw, Poland #LI-Hybrid

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver the program and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals
  of the organization.
• Develop and implement long-term goals, key milestone planning and objectives to achieve the
  successful outcome of the program.
• Work closely with project managers to track progress and provide updates on any changes in
  strategy or priorities.
• Drive program related communication, stakeholder management and facilitate across functions
  to ensure awareness, alignment and buy-in.
• Report to senior management on the progress of individual projects and the overall program.
• Support and coach global and local project managers and acts as first escalation body.

Essential Requirements:

• University degree (chemistry, pharmacy or chemical engineering) and/or
  business administration advantageous.
• English - fluent, German - desirable, 3rd language - a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, including at least 2 years in various pharmaceutical
  functions e.g. supply chain / production and/or technical development.
• Experience in project management and product life cycle management,
  leading cross-functional global teams.

Desirable Requirements:

• Good understanding of pharmaceutical or food industry supply chain processes
  and lean philosophy.
• Intercultural experience and ability to act in a complex and rapidly changing business environment.

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.