Director, Strategy & Operations to Global Head Medical Affairs

Basel - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

This is an opportunity to partner closely with the Global Head Medical Affairs and play a central role in driving what matters most across Global Medical Affairs (GMA). Youll operate at the heart of the organisation bringing focus momentum and structure to complex initiatives that cut across teams and geographies. Known for your drive taking initiative and executive presence youll keep critical programs moving anticipate challenges before they surface and ensure leaders stay aligned informed and confident in delivery. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership enjoys working proactively at pace and is energized by making things happen not just shaping ideas but seeing them through to meaningful outcomes.

Location: Basel Switzerland #LI-Hybrid

This role is based in Basel Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Act as a trusted partner to the Global Medical Affairs Head driving progress on critical priorities.
Lead and deliver complex crossfunctional programs from initiation through execution with clear accountability.
Translate leadership direction into structured plans milestones and followthrough across global teams.
Orchestrate alignment across Global Medical Affairs functions to ensure pace clarity and consistent delivery.
Anticipate risks unblock issues and proactively manage dependencies in a highly matrixed environment.
Prepare and coordinate highimpact materials for senior leadership governance forums and executive meetings.
Track progress outcomes and decisions ensuring visibility and timely escalation where needed.
Manage external partners and consultants ensuring objectives timelines and value delivery are met.
Support annual planning and prioritysetting processes reinforcing operational discipline and execution focus.
Represent Global Medical Affairs in key forums building credibility through presence clarity and followthrough.

Essential for the role:

Extensive experience leading complex crossfunctional programs with visible business impact in a global environment.
Strong program and project management capability with a proven ability to drive execution through ambiguity.
Demonstrated executive presence and confidence engaging with senior leaders and steering committees.
Track record of translating leadership direction into structured plans milestones and measurable outcomes.
Ability to operate effectively in a highly matrixed organisation across functions geographies and cultures.
Strong judgement and problemsolving skills with the ability to proactively anticipate and resolve issues.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to create clear seniorlevel presentations and updates.
High personal drive resilience and ownership mindset with the energy to maintain momentum at pace.

Desirable for the role:

Experience working within Global Medical Affairs or pharmaceutical development environments with exposure to global governance.
Background in strategic advisory consulting or transformation roles combined with handson delivery accountability.

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:

Switzerland

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Skills Desired

Analytical Skill Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business Development Business Partners Business Strategy Change Management Data Analytics Decision Tree (Forecasting Model) Finance Go-To-Market Strategy Influencing Skills Leadership Management Consulting Pipeline (Software) Senior Management Strategic Planning

Required Experience:

Director

Job Description SummaryThis is an opportunity to partner closely with the Global Head Medical Affairs and play a central role in driving what matters most across Global Medical Affairs (GMA). Youll operate at the heart of the organisation bringing focus momentum and structure to complex initiatives ...