Director, Analytical Project Management

IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited; Hyderabad; Presencial; INR 3.500.000 - 7.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited in Hyderabad seeks a Director of Project Management (ARD India) responsible for leading end-to-end analytical development programs, ensuring on-time, compliant, and cost-effective delivery across global timelines and site operations.

You will govern programs, optimize resources, drive cross-functional integration across India, Switzerland, and China, and mentor a team of Analytical Project Leads, promoting data-driven decision making and

Formación

• PhD or Master’s in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Chemistry.
• 15–18+ years in Analytical R&D / Pharmaceutical Development.
• Proven experience in project / portfolio management within drug development.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end development lifecycle (early to commercialization).
• Experience in global, matrixed organizations with cross-functional leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Lead ARD India portfolio of Analytical Project Leads and ensure robust planning and delivery.
• Establish project governance structures and provide data-driven insights.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across geographies (India, Switzerland, China).
• Manage demand and capacity planning across the portfolio.
• Drive lean, digital enablement and standardized reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing PM team.

Conocimientos

Portfolio leadership

Cross-functional liaison

Project governance

Resource optimization

Data-driven decision making

Lean principles

Digital enablement

Communication across geographies

People management

Educación

PhD / Master’s in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Chemistry

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary

The Director, Project Management (ARD India) is responsible for leading end-to-end technical project and portfolio management across ARD India, ensuring seamless execution of analytical development programs aligned with global ARD priorities. This role drives technical excellence in project governance, planning, resource optimization, and cross-functional coordination across global and site stakeholders, enabling timely, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of development milestones. The position acts as a strategic bridge between global ARD project management, scientific teams, and site operations, strengthening execution discipline, transparency, and decision-making across the portfolio.

Job Description Key Accountabilities

• 1. Portfolio & Project Management Leadership Lead the ARD India portfolio of Analytical Project Leads (APLs) analytical development projects across early and late phase programs spanning across the modalities, viz., oral, xRNA, radio-ligand therapy, parenterals. Ensure robust project planning, tracking, and delivery in alignment with global timelines and regulatory requirements Drive proactive risk identification, mitigation strategies, and escalation mechanisms Implement standardized project management methodologies, tools, and best practices
• 2. Governance & Decision Framework Establish and lead project governance structures (reviews, portfolio boards, dashboards) Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and prioritization Ensure transparency of project status, risks, milestones, and resource utilization Align governance processes with global ARD project management standards
• 3. Cross-functional Integration & Stakeholder Management Act as key interface between ARD scientific teams, TRD, global project leaders, and cross-functional partners Ensure alignment of analytical development activities with overall program and CMC strategies Facilitate effective communication across geographies (India, Switzerland, China) Strengthen collaboration with functions such as Regulatory, Quality, Supply, and External Partners
• 4. Resource & Capacity Management Lead demand and capacity planning across ARD project portfolio Optimize resource allocation to ensure efficient utilization and delivery against priorities Partner with functional heads to balance portfolio demands and capability development Drive workforce planning aligned with future pipeline needs
• 5. Operational Excellence & Digital Enablement Drive continuous improvement in project execution through lean principles and digital tools Implement data analytics and dashboarding to enhance performance visibility Standardize reporting, KPIs, and performance tracking across projects Promote automation and digitalization in project management processes
• 6. People & Capability Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Analytical Project Leads Build strong project management capabilities within ARD India Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and innovation Support talent development, succession planning, and capability building

Minimum Requirements

• PhD / Master’s in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Chemistry
• 15–18+ years in Analytical R&D / Pharmaceutical Development
• Proven experience in project / portfolio management within drug development
• Strong understanding of end-to-end development lifecycle (early to commercialization)
• Experience in global, matrixed organizations with cross-functional leadership

Skills Desired

• Budget Management
• Coaching Techniques
• Data Science
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Laboratory Research
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• People Management
• Problem Solving
• Process Simulation
• Research and Development
• Waterfall Model