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Key Responsibilities:
Lead and drive cross-functional project teams to clear decision points integrating scenario planning timeline trade-offs risk/opportunity assessments and preparation for- and interaction with- governance/Decision Boards.
Partner with project and functional leaders to define strategy aligned to Disease Area goals build and maintain integrated project plans and lead diverse multi-site teams to meet milestones.
Continuously adapt program strategy to internal and external landscape; ensure project plans remain firmly aligned with Oncology/Biomedical Research strategy and broader portfolio priorities.
Apply strong scientific and drug development expertise (preclinical and early clinical) to integrate inputs across all line functions into clear program plans and decisions.
Establish data-driven milestones and explicit go/no-go criteria; ensure realistic forecasts with timely articulation of variance and rationale.
Own the accuracy completeness and timeliness of program data in enterprise systems.
Proactively manage and communicate status risks issues and resolution options to stakeholders and governance to enable timely informed decisions.
Build a high-trust transparent team culture with open proactive communication across programs and functions to clarify goals progress and issues.
Elevate program management excellence by mentoring PMs standardizing BR GPM processes and tools and leading or contributing to continuous-improvement initiatives.
Advance assigned programs toward key decisions in line with site and leadership objectives (e.g. SD and Oncology) translating strategic goals into executable plans and measurable outcomes.
Essential Requirements:
This position will be located at the San Diego CA site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require approximately 4% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/ or international).
This is adualposting. The final level and title of the offer role would be determined by the hiring team based on the skills experience and capabilities required to perform the role at the level the role has been offered (Associate Director / Director).
Masters or Doctorate in life sciences OR MBA with bachelors degree OR equivalent experience in life science.
8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience for the Associate Director and 12 years of pharmaceutical industry experience for the Director.
Previous track record of success working with and managing international and multidisciplinary drug development teams.
Preferred Requirements:
PMP certification (or similar).
The salary for this position is expected to range between $138600 and $257400 per year for the Associate Director and $185500 and $344500 per year for the Director.
The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.
Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.
EEO Statement:
The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
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Adaptive Strategy And Innovation Clinical Research Cross-Functional Teams Drug Development Financial Management Interpersonal Communication Skills Microsoft Project Npd (New Product Development) Pmi (Project Management Institute) Pmp (Project Management Professional) Program Management Project Delivery Project Execution Project Life Cycle Project Planning R&D (Research And Development) Resource Allocation Risk Management Senior Management Stakeholder Management Time Management Skills Waterfall ModelRequired Experience:
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