Associate Director, Leadership Development
Associate Director, Leadership Development
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Job Description Summary
Step into a role where your passion for leadership development can truly shape the future of Novartis. As Associate Director Leadership Development youll co-create and deliver enterprise-wide initiatives that build impactful leadership capabilities across a global matrixed organisation. Youll collaborate with senior stakeholders internal teams and external partners to design and execute programmes that align with strategic priorities and drive measurable outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to influence leadership culture leverage data-driven insights and contribute meaningfully to the growth of our people and the success of our business.Location: London UK; Dublin Ireland; Prague Czech Republic #LI-Hybrid
Relocation Support: Yes
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end execution of enterprise-wide leadership development programmes ensuring alignment with design timelines and strategic goals
Manage nomination and prioritisation processes participant engagement and delivery logistics to ensure seamless programme execution
Partner with internal teams and external vendors to co-design leadership interventions that reflect diverse perspectives and business needs
Use data from talent assessments and organisational metrics to shape programme direction and evaluate impact and value
Coordinate with delivery teams and operational partners to ensure efficient programme administration and stakeholder satisfaction
Support the creation and refinement of leadership development content in collaboration with subject matter experts and delivery partners
Prepare and present clear concise updates and materials for senior leaders sponsors and governance forums
Contribute to the Leadership Development community by sharing insights fostering collaboration and supporting capability building
Essential for the role:
University degree in social sciences business or a related field; advanced degree (MBA/MSc) preferred
Strong interest in leadership and people development with experience contributing to change or talent-related projects
Minimum 5 years of experience in programme or high-visibility project management ideally within a global or matrixed organisation
Proven ability to build and manage detailed project plans timelines and stakeholder communications
Demonstrated success in coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies to monitor progress manage risks and ensure delivery
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills including experience preparing updates for senior leaders
Comfortable working in high-ambiguity environments and collaborating across diverse international teams
Desirable for the role:
Experience working within the broader Talent & Development space with exposure to leadership content design and delivery
Eagerness to expand impact beyond immediate responsibilities by contributing to enterprise-wide people and change initiatives
Benefits & Rewards
Czech Republic
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); Car Allowance; MultiSport Card Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services:
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and accommodation:
Czech Republic
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Skills Desired
Business Partnering Change Management Communication Skills Human Resources (HR) Operational Excellence Organizational Development (OD) Performance Management Relationship Building Resilience Talent Management Waterfall ModelRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
