Job Description Summary
Locations: Dublin Ireland or London UKJob Description
By collaborating with cross-functional teams the role helps to benchmark performance monitor key metrics and identify trends and opportunities to optimize portfolio outcomes. The Associate Director also supports governance by ensuring alignment with organizational standards and compliance requirements. Through synthesizing complex data into clear impactful insights the role enables leadership and stakeholders to assess operational effectiveness benchmark performance and make informed data-driven decisions that advance the goals of the Development function.
Major Accountabilities
Develop deliver and continuously improve comprehensive pipeline reports and analytics that provide actionable insights for operational and strategic decision-making across Development.
Oversee the management of project and pipeline data ensuring accuracy consistency and accessibility for all relevant stakeholders supporting robust data-driven processes.
Design apply and monitor quality control measures to ensure that project and portfolio management activities adhere to approved processes standards and best practices.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to harmonize data standards streamline reporting frameworks and ensure alignment across Development and related functions.
Track key performance indicators benchmark pipeline performance against internal and external standards and proactively identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement.
Facilitate alignment with organizational standards and governance processes ensuring compliance and supporting effective portfolio oversight and decision-making.
Manage and optimize the flow of data between project management executive information and other relevant systems ensuring seamless integration and high-quality data exchange.
Actively solicit analyze and incorporate feedback from stakeholders to enhance analytics reporting and data management processes fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Analyze complex datasets and translate findings into clear impactful insights and recommendations that inform leadership and stakeholder decisions.
Deliver ad hoc analytical and reporting support for senior management and cross-functional initiatives ensuring timely and relevant information is available for critical business needs.
Preferred Experience
A graduate life science degree (masters or equivalent) is required PhD or similar advanced degree preferred. An additional business degree (MBA or similar business experience) is an advantage.
Typically 810 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical biotech or related industry with at least 5 years in drug development project management or portfolio analytics roles.
Experience working in cross-functional teams ideally within international or multidisciplinary drug development environments.
Familiarity with the drug development lifecycle and exposure to portfolio or project management processes.
Good understanding of R&D business operations and awareness of the broader competitive environment.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with practical experience in data analysis and reporting.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships across functions preferably within a matrix organisation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within agreed timelines.
Effective communicator able to tailor messaging and presentations to different audiences.
Proactive curious and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Fluent in English (oral and written).
Skills Desired
Account Management Building Construction Business Administration Business Relationship Management (BRM) Capital Market Corporate Development Cross Functional Collaboration Drug Development Financial Modeling Innovative Forward Thinking Investment Portfolio IT Portfolio Management Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Operations Pipeline (Software) Pmp (Project Management Professional) Portfolio Analysis Prioritization Senior Management Virtual Private Server Waterfall ModelRequired Experience:
Director
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.