Director of Strategic Transformation & Delivery

Novartis; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 142.000 - 264.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Flexible and hybrid working

Zusammenfassung

Novartis in Basel, Switzerland, is seeking a Director, Strategic Projects Lead to drive transformation initiatives across Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS). You will partner with senior leaders to translate strategic ambitions into enterprise-wide execution, delivering measurable outcomes and embedding new operating models.

The role emphasizes leading large-scale change, navigating complexity, and advising on transformation strategy, with a focus on delivering impact in a global, evolving

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business or related discipline.
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical R&D, life sciences consulting, or transformation environments.
• Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional transformation or strategic initiatives.
• Strong understanding of drug development and the pharmaceutical R&D operating environment.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex strategies into executable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Expertise in program and project management, including planning, governance, execution, and delivery.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead effectively within matrix organizations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic transformation initiatives, ensuring measurable business impact across AQS.
• Develop and maintain integrated transformation roadmaps aligned with strategic priorities and organizational goals.
• Translate strategic objectives into executable plans with clear priorities, milestones, and dependencies.
• Establish robust governance frameworks to monitor progress, risks, outcomes, and overall program performance.
• Drive alignment and execution across cross-functional teams, functions, and Development stakeholders.
• Influence and lead matrix teams to successfully deliver complex initiatives without direct authority.
• Implement scalable operating models, processes, and ways of working that enhance organizational performance.
• Champion change adoption through effective communication, capability building, and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to optimize execution, prioritization, and transformation outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on transformation strategy, delivery, and execution excellence.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Change leadership

Ausbildung

Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or Business

Jobbeschreibung

Novartis in Basel, Switzerland, is seeking a Director, Strategic Projects Lead to drive transformation initiatives across Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS). You will partner with senior leaders to translate strategic ambitions into enterprise-wide execution, delivering measurable outcomes and embedding new operating models.

The role emphasizes leading large-scale change, navigating complexity, and advising on transformation strategy, with a focus on delivering impact in a global, evolving