Executive Director, Transformation Engines

Novartis; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 204,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis in East Hanover, NJ seeks an Executive Director, Engine Lead to shape enterprise-wide transformation by leading design, delivery, and adoption of strategic engines. You will guide diverse teams across strategy, technology, data, and change management to deliver measurable value for patients, customers, and associates.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in transformation, strong senior-stakeholder influence, and a proven track record in delivering end-to-end programs that scale across the

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in enterprise transformation, or related leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Define the Engine vision, strategic objectives, outcome measures, and value realization framework.
• Own the integrated roadmap, aligning priorities, dependencies, resources, and execution across teams.
• Lead end-to-end workflow redesign to improve customer, associate, and business outcomes.
• Drive cross-functional transformation across business, technology, data, and enabling functions.
• Establish governance, decision rights, and escalation pathways to accelerate delivery and remove barriers.
• Monitor adoption, business impact, risks, and milestones, implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Influence enterprise portfolio decisions through evidence-based recommendations and prioritization.
• Build alignment and accountability among senior leaders, sponsors, and transformation partners.
• Lead implementation, stabilization, scaling, and continuous improvement of Engine initiatives.
• Capture and share best practices, reusable assets, and lessons learned across transformation programs.

Skills

Enterprise transformation

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic roadmapping

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, healthcare, strategy, technology, engineering, organizational transformation

MBA/MS/MPH/PharmD or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Job description

Novartis in East Hanover, NJ seeks an Executive Director, Engine Lead to shape enterprise-wide transformation by leading design, delivery, and adoption of strategic engines. You will guide diverse teams across strategy, technology, data, and change management to deliver measurable value for patients, customers, and associates.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in transformation, strong senior-stakeholder influence, and a proven track record in delivering end-to-end programs that scale across the