Associate Director, Business Transformation & Engagement

The Associate Director of Business Transformation & Engagement is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading a best-in-class and multi-year business transformation program and engagement strategy for the PS&PV organization.

This role promotes and ensures excellence in business transformation, communications, change management and stakeholder engagement within PS&PV while supporting related capability building initiatives. In this capacity, the AD Director Business Transformation & Engagement is also in charge of the effective end-to-end strategic communication for the department with a key focus on executive communications for the Head of PS&PV.

Your key responsibilities, but not limited to;

• Lead the end-to-end development and implementation an impactful, cross-functional business transformation program (incl. appropriate quality control and KPIs) to equip PS&PV for future success in close collaboration with the PS&PV Leadership Team, functional partners and change champions
• Take a leadership role and driving excellence in change management, business transformation and stakeholder engagement within PS&PV by providing in-depth expertise and consulting for key projects and high priority initiatives with global impact
• Build and cultivating the global cross-functional change champions network, including 1-on-1 coaching to build key capabilities required for the successful delivery of transformation initiatives and thereby fostering the smooth execution of our business strategy
• Lead and driving large-scale business improvement initiatives across PS&PV globally, targeting a lean and highly productive organization through a rigorous approach of prioritization, value creation and simplification
• Work within the organization at all levels utilizing a very "hands-on" approach for creating value and buy-in as a lead change driver while representing PS&PV in relevant forums and networks to ensure an aligned approach on the adoption of high priority initiatives
• Develop and leading a cohesive and effective culture transformation and employee engagement strategy for PS&PV to accelerate the Novartis culture at all levels as well as representing PS&PV in the GDD Culture Council
• Build a culture catalyst network, which will help us to drive our GDD culture focus areas across PS&PV and allow a strong bottom-up approach leveraging ideas and best practices from across our function
• Build capabilities in the PS&PV community through education and by offering guidance and coaching; help associates develop their communication skills and cultural awareness  

Desirable skills:

• Extensive work experience (>8 years) in the fields of business transformation and strategic communications with a strong focus on organizational strategy
• Strong ability to question, re-think and innovate established processes and organizational frameworks
• Capable of working under pressure and providing high quality deliverables according to tight deadlines
• Solid track record in leading diverse teams in global projects and high-impact initiatives to superior results in a matrix organization

Educational Background:

Master’s in business administration or in a related field

(e.g. organizational strategy, communications, etc)

Languages:

Excellent English language skills, with at least a good working knowledge of German.

Why Novartis?

766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity, and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying! Imagine what you could achieve here at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity & 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

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, 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.