Director, Strategic Delivery
Job Location:
Prague - Czech Republic
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Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Are you ready to lead the delivery of large-scale enterprise initiatives that directly accelerate scientific discovery and innovation within Biomedical Research As Director Strategic Delivery you will sit at the heart of Data & Digital partnering closely with senior leaders to translate strategy into measurable outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to shape how complex programmes are executed across a global research organisation - driving clarity accountability and pace while enabling cutting-edge science. You will empower teams elevate delivery standards and ensure the successful realisation of initiatives that ultimately help bring transformative medicines to patients faster.Location: Prague Czech Republic #LI-Hybrid
This role is based in Prague Czech Republic. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end delivery of complex cross-functional programmes aligned to Data & Digital and Biomedical Research strategic priorities
Own execution of critical initiatives ensuring clear accountability for outcomes timelinesdependenciesand realisation of intended value
Act as the central delivery leader for high-priority initiatives proactivelyidentifyingescalatingand mitigating risks and delivery challenges
Maintain an enterprise-wide view of the delivery portfolioidentifyinginterdependencies systemicbottlenecksand opportunities to optimise execution
Partner closely with senior stakeholders to align strategic priorities with execution plans and ensure successful value realisation
Define and evolve delivery frameworks selecting and adapting Agile project or hybrid models to meet diverse programme needs
Lead and AI-enable a high-performing project and programme management capability across the organisation
Drive delivery excellence through robust governance clearstandardsand continuous improvement of ways of working
Provide insightful decision-focused reporting to senior leadership on progress risks dependencies and required interventions
Ensure delivery execution embeds information securityqualityand risk standards across all initiatives from planning through to completion
Essential for the role:
Bachelors degree in Technology Informatics DataScienceor a related field;Mastersdegree strongly preferred
Formal training in project management methodologies (e.g. PMP PMI-ACP Certified Scrum Master)
10 years experience delivering complex technology programmes within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
6 years experience leading and developing high-performing global teams in a senior leadership capacity
Proventrack recordof delivering large-scale cross-functional initiatives with measurable business and scientific outcomes
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives and competing stakeholder demands in a complex global environment
Excellent communication and influencing skills with strong experience engaging and advising senior and executive stakeholders
Good understanding of global research organisations including the complexities of drug discovery and development environments
Desirable for the role:
Formal training in project management methodologies (e.g. PMP PMIACP Certified Scrum Master)
Experience within pharmaceutical biotechnology CRO or technology organisations supporting life sciences including exposure to data informatics or digital platforms and experience in complex global matrix environments
Benefits & Rewards
Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company);MultiSportCard;Company Car or Car Allowance.Find out more about Novartis Business Services: to Diversity & Inclusion:
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Accessibility and accommodation:
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Skills Desired
Analytical Thinking Business Relationship Management (BRM) Change Management Financial Modeling IT Program Management Performance Management (PM) Project Planning Resource ManagementRequired Experience:
Director
About Company
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.
