Project Manager Strategy and Operations, Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance
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Basel - Switzerland
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Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Internal Job title: Associate Director Project Manager Strategy and OperationsWork Arrangement: Hybrid
Location: Basel Switzerland
Relocation Support: This role is based in Basel Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Step into a role where strategy meets impact across a global patient safety organisation. As Associate Director Project Manager Strategy and Operations within Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance you will partner closely with senior leaders to drive strategic priorities strengthen governance operations support functional communication and engagement and help deliver cross-functional transformation initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to bring clarity to complexity enable effective decision-making and help shape how critical priorities are executed across a global matrixed environment.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Drive preparation and delivery of senior leadership meetings ensuring clear agendas outputs and action tracking
Coordinate cross-functional inputs to create high-quality presentations briefings and executive communications
Lead project management for strategic initiatives ensuring delivery against timelines milestones and agreed outcomes
Strengthen operational discipline through structured planning risk identification follow-up and timely escalation
Partner with global stakeholders to align priorities across Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance functions and locations
Support and contribute to the execution of the external engagement strategy with global stakeholders and partners
Represent leadership in cross-functional initiatives ensuring visibility coordination and alignment of strategic priorities
Essential Requirements
Masters degree in life sciences pharmacypublic health business administration or a related field
At least seven years of experience in pharmaceutical biotechnology healthcare life sciences or health institutions
Proven experience in project management strategy or operations within a complex business environment
Strong track record of independently managing complex projects governance forums executive meetings or cross-functional initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparation of executive presentations and senior stakeholder materials
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across global matrixed and cross-functional organisations
Strong strategic thinking analytical problem-solving and professionalism in handling sensitive information
Why Novartis:
Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart passionate people like you. Collaborating supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients lives. Ready to create a brighter future together and Rewards:
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Skills Desired
Clinical Trial Databases Employee Training Pharmacovigilance Reporting Safety Science Team Management Waterfall ModelRequired Experience:
IC
About Company
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to the evolving needs of patients worldwide.
