Strategic Business Operations Director

Novartis Group Companies; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Group of Companies in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Associate Director, Business Operations to shape how leadership delivers impact across scientific communications, financial stewardship, and strategic initiatives. You will drive scalable processes and executive-ready insights while partnering with senior leaders.

The role emphasizes operating excellence, technology-enabled transformations, and collaboration across functions to accelerate performance in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, healthcare, or related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in business operations, strategy, project management, or organizational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic business operations initiatives across multiple organizational priorities.
• Drive operational excellence through scalable processes, governance, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with leadership on financial planning, forecasting, and budget management activities.
• Coordinate scientific communications, congress activities, and key stakeholder engagements.
• Develop executive-ready insights, presentations, and performance reporting for leadership teams.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and artificial intelligence to enhance operations.
• Foster collaboration across functions to deliver impactful business outcomes and organizational goals.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Executive presentation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (business / life sciences / healthcare)

Job description

Novartis Group of Companies in Cambridge, MA, seeks an Associate Director, Business Operations to shape how leadership delivers impact across scientific communications, financial stewardship, and strategic initiatives. You will drive scalable processes and executive-ready insights while partnering with senior leaders.

The role emphasizes operating excellence, technology-enabled transformations, and collaboration across functions to accelerate performance in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.