Real Estate Lead, Strategic Planning

Novartis Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Real Estate Lead for Strategic Planning in Malaysia. This role involves managing regional strategic planning, leading initiatives, and developing business cases for senior leadership. Candidates should have extensive experience in real estate or strategic planning, with strong skills in managing cross-functional projects and preparing executive presentations. Join us to help create a brighter future for patients and their families.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of professional experience in real estate or strategic planning.
• 3–5 years in a leadership role involving global or regional strategy.
• Strong skills in preparing executive-level presentations and reports.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage regional REFS strategic planning.
• Lead strategic initiatives and programmes.
• Develop business cases and reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Risk assessment

Business case development

Performance management

Job description

Summary

As Real Estate Lead, Strategic Planning, the role will management the regional REFS strategic planning, and support in defining and managing global REFS strategy, in addition to manage global and regional strategic initiatives

About The Role

Major accountabilities

• Define and manage regional REFS strategic planning and support global REFS strategy development.
• Lead strategic initiatives and programmes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and successful implementation.
• Develop business cases, reports, and senior leadership presentations, including advanced storytelling and messaging.
• Perform benchmarking and productivity analysis to drive continuous improvement across REFS functions.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to manage demand, risks, KPIs, and strategic priorities.
• Facilitate change management approaches for implementing strategic plans and initiatives.
• Provide leadership in performance management, issue resolution, and sharing best practices across REFS.
• Support development of reporting for senior leadership, ensuring clarity and impact in executive communications.
• Actively participate in global REFS initiatives to maximise enterprise-wide opportunities and synergies.
• Drive improvement workstreams across all REFS areas, ensuring operational excellence and strategic alignment.

Minimum Requirements

Work Experience

• 8–10 years of professional experience in real estate, strategic planning, or corporate portfolio management, with 3–5 years in a leadership or senior advisory role involving global or regional strategy.
• Proven expertise in strategic planning, business case development, and driving productivity initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
• Strong exposure to risk assessment, demand management, and performance management frameworks, along with advanced skills in preparing executive-level presentations and reports.
• Background in corporate real estate, facilities management, or related sectors, ideally with global or regional experience in a multinational environment.

Languages

• English.

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

Join our Novartis Network

Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

Benefits and Rewards

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards