Associate Director, Consulting & Program Management – Launch Execution

Prague - Czech Republic

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Job Title: Associate Director Consulting & Program Management Launch Execution

#LI-Hybrid

Primary Location: Prague Czech Republic
Other Locations: Dublin Ireland

Relocation Support: This role is based in Prague Czech Republic or Dublin Ireland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support please only apply if accessible.

We are an innovative medicines company. Every day we work to reimagine medicine to improve and extend peoples lives so that patients healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious diseases. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide. The role of our International Division is to ensure that our medicines reach every person who can benefit from them across all markets. Together we reached more than 200 million patients in 2023 and we have the potential to impact the health of 7 billion people. We owe it to patients to be at our best and continue to aim higher and further.

Business Solutions International (BSI) is a newly established team within International with the objective of providing gold standard business solutions to drive excellence in delivery and innovation for International. Within BSI we have an internal consulting team which focuses on delivery management consulting and PMO projects across International.

As the Associate Director Launch Execution Program Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping delivering and improving the execution of product launches across international and priority launch countries. Collaborating closely with the Brand Leadyou will oversee the commercial execution of launches ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction throughout the launch lifecycle.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Provide program management support to cross-functional product teamsassembled for each disease area asset or brand.
Establish and maintain standardized ways of working within launch teams andwith top countries and regions.
Use project management skills to integrate best practices within the launchteams.
Partner with the international Brand Lead to define launch governance developglobal launch plans and set priorities.
Establish and maintain program governance forums for the brand or diseasearea and act as secretary of these meetings consolidating agendas trackingactions and monitoring risks. Identify manage and track launch critical pathsand dependencies.
Project manages the development of brand strategic plans within theinternational cross-functional team.
Lead annual tactical planning and budget building processes supportingprioritization budget finalization and communication across the cross-functionalproduct team.
Implement standardized PM tools and practices to support cross-functionalplanning deliverables and action tracking.
Support tracking of launch readiness KPIs for international and top countryteams.
Foster collaboration among launch program and project managers to enableknowledge sharing and consistency in delivering identified strategies.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree (BS or BA) required.
8 years of program management experience in large complex initiativesincluding product launches.
5 years of experience in commercial marketing or launch functions withexperience in both domestic and international launches.
5 years of experience in the life sciences industry (pharmaceutical biotechbiopharma med device med tech etc.).
Professional project management training

Desirable Requirements

MBA or Masters degree.
PMP and/or Agile certification.

Languages:

English

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team andcontribute to the successful execution. If you have a passion for program managementand a background in the life sciences industry we encourage you to apply.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Benefits & Rewards (Applicable for Prague)

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); Public Transportation Allowance; MultiSport Card Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: and accommodation (Applicable for Prague)

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 Development Business Networking Business Partners Business Strategy Collaboration Corporate Development Curiosity Diversity & Inclusion Finance Go-To-Market Strategy Influencing Skills Key Account Management Leadership Lean Six Sigma Management Consulting Pmp (Project Management Professional) Strategic Planning Transformation Programs

Required Experience:

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Job Description SummaryJob Title: Associate Director Consulting & Program Management Launch Execution#LI-Hybrid Primary Location: Prague Czech Republic Other Locations: Dublin IrelandRelocation Support: This role is based in Prague Czech Republic or Dublin Ireland. Novartis is unable to offer relo...