Associate Director, Leadership Development

Novartis Farmacéutica; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical firm is seeking an Associate Director, Leadership Development in London. This role involves leading enterprise-wide initiatives to build impactful leadership capabilities. Candidates should have a strong interest in leadership, a university degree, and at least five years of programme management experience. This position offers a hybrid work model and various benefits, including a pension contribution, meal vouchers, and more.

Benefits

Monthly pension contribution

Risk Life Insurance

5-week holiday

Meal vouchers

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Strong interest in leadership and people development.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in programme or project management.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of leadership development programmes.
• Manage nomination and prioritization processes.
• Use data to shape programme direction and evaluate impact.

Skills

Leadership development

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

University degree in social sciences, business, or related field

Advanced degree (MBA/MSc)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Job ID REQ-10059113

Aug 08, 2025

United Kingdom

Summary

Step into a role where your passion for leadership development can truly shape the future of Novartis. As Associate Director, Leadership Development, you’ll co-create and deliver enterprise-wide initiatives that build impactful leadership capabilities across a global, matrixed organisation. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders, internal teams, and external partners to design and execute programmes that align with strategic priorities and drive measurable outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to influence leadership culture, leverage data-driven insights, and contribute meaningfully to the growth of our people and the success of our business.

Location: London, UK; Dublin, Ireland; Prague, Czech Republic #LI-Hybrid

Relocation Support: Yes

About the Role

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end execution of enterprise-wide leadership development programmes, ensuring alignment with design, timelines, and strategic goals
• Manage nomination and prioritisation processes, participant engagement, and delivery logistics to ensure seamless programme execution
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to co-design leadership interventions that reflect diverse perspectives and business needs
• Use data from talent assessments and organisational metrics to shape programme direction and evaluate impact and value
• Coordinate with delivery teams and operational partners to ensure efficient programme administration and stakeholder satisfaction
• Support the creation and refinement of leadership development content in collaboration with subject matter experts and delivery partners
• Prepare and present clear, concise updates and materials for senior leaders, sponsors, and governance forums
• Contribute to the Leadership Development community by sharing insights, fostering collaboration, and supporting capability building

Essential for the role:

• University degree in social sciences, business, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA/MSc) preferred
• Strong interest in leadership and people development, with experience contributing to change or talent-related projects
• Minimum 5 years of experience in programme or high-visibility project management, ideally within a global or matrixed organisation
• Proven ability to build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communications
• Demonstrated success in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies to monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience preparing updates for senior leaders
• Comfortable working in high-ambiguity environments and collaborating across diverse, international teams

Desirable for the role:

• Experience working within the broader Talent & Development space, with exposure to leadership content design and delivery
• Eagerness to expand impact beyond immediate responsibilities by contributing to enterprise-wide people and change initiatives

Benefits & Rewards

Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement); 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Car Allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz

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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Job ID REQ-10059113