Strategy & Operations Associate Director
Strategy & Operations Associate Director
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Job Description Summary
As the Strategy and Operations Associate Director you will support defining executing and evolving VPGs current and future goals working across boundaries to influence key areas of GCO initiatives. You will ensure alignment with GCOs goals and embed continuous improvement and novel technology opportunities into VPGs strategy. You will manage operational activities to align with immediate priorities while driving optimal processes for future-focused resource utilization. As a matrix project leader you will champion an agile mindset and foster a culture of experimentation and accountable delivery. Your role involves managing projects and initiatives coordinating with team members overseeing progress and managing conflicts and risks.Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages specific areas of operationalization of VPG objectives and initiatives goals both for today and for the future ensuring clear value drivers KPIs metrics and decisions are measurable and impactful with continuous improvement
Provides oversight and support around content and ways of working to community / practice areas or other critical capabilities
Leading project planning activities including the creation approval and ongoing change control of the project plan
Performing risk management on projects/initiatives and managing project priorities
Ensures thought leadership through industry trend awareness standardization and direction for business requirements and set of definitions related to systems and processes to drive operational excellence and cutting-edge delivery on VPG initiatives/projects.
Content owner on organizational processes working practices and guidance to ensure consistency in delivery and synergy with other relevant functions. Responsible for document management and creation where applicable.
May be involved in cross-functional / cross-divisional initiatives and innovations which affect VPG to ensure alignment with future portfolio strategy
EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS
Preferred three years working in global strategy innovation or clinical operations leadership role; specific experience in clinical trials preferred
Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills decision making strength excellent communication and writing skills
Three years of experience in global matrix teams
Comprehensive project management abilities
LEAN / Six Sigma certification / experience preferred
Agile / Sprint methodology within project management experience preferred
Experience in assessment of solutions and conflict management
Understanding of drug development process a plus
Why Novartis:
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
