Global Strategy & Operations Lead — Data-Driven Transformation

IE02 (FCRS = IE002) Novartis Ireland Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Flexible hybrid working options

Job summary

Novartis Ireland Ltd. invites applications for Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations in Dublin to shape the operating model for International Communications & Patient Advocacy.

You will translate strategic priorities into scalable, governance‑driven, data‑ and AI‑enabled ways of working to drive alignment and measurable impact across global and country teams.

This role supports hybrid working and offers a base salary range of €84,630 – €157,170.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Extensive experience in strategy and operations, transformation, or management consulting within global organisations.
• Proven ability to design and implement operating models, governance structures, and scalable processes.
• Experience translating strategic priorities into clear objectives, success measures, and execution plans.
• Strong financial and resource management experience, including budget oversight and headcount planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives and drive adoption across complex, matrixed environments.
• Experience improving processes using data, automation, or artificial intelligence to drive efficiency and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Design ,implement & continuously improve the International Comms & Patient Advocacy l operating model, ensuring clear governance, decision rights, and scalable ways of working
• Lead planning, objective-setting, and prioritization to align resources with strategic business goals
• Simplify and redesign processes to reduce complexity, duplication, and inefficiencies across the function
• Apply data, automation, and artificial intelligence to improve workflows, decision-making, and execution speed
• Define and embed performance frameworks, including key performance indicators and dashboards to track impact
• Drive financial discipline, managing budgets, headcount, and resource allocation in line with priorities
• Lead vendor strategy and partnerships to optimize value, reduce duplication, and align spend with strategic outcomes
• Deliver transformation initiatives, embedding new ways of working and driving sustained adoption across teams

Skills

Business Communications

Collaboration

Communication Methods

Curious Mindset

Employee Engagement

Internal Communications

Marketing

Media Relations

Multimedia Development

Photography

Social Media

Strategic Communication Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Novartis Ireland Ltd. invites applications for Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations in Dublin to shape the operating model for International Communications & Patient Advocacy.

You will translate strategic priorities into scalable, governance‑driven, data‑ and AI‑enabled ways of working to drive alignment and measurable impact across global and country teams.

This role supports hybrid working and offers a base salary range of €84,630 – €157,170.