\\n \\n Job Description Summary Primary responsibility to lead and drive key strategic projects sponsored by Head of International, and ILT membersSupports Int\\xe2\\x80\\x99l Senior Management in communicating and translating the strategy into clear tactics and managing projects to define subsequent operational actionsRequires strong project management and interpersonal skills, ability to work within the organization at all levels, utilizing a very \\xe2\\x80\\x9chands on\\xe2\\x80\\x9d approach to create value, manage projects and generate buy-inExpected to lead and / or manage 1-2 projects at various stagesSupports the Novartis Int\\xe2\\x80\\x99l Strategy by ensuring project plans are in line with senior management expectations through ongoing communication & engagement with project teamsJob DescriptionMajor accountabilitiesManage and drive strategic cross-functional projects as defined by Head of Int\\xe2\\x80\\x99l and ILT members to successful execution with measurable business impact. Prepare and present regular updates to senior management.Support design and management of the company wide annual Strategic Planning process in alignment with Group Strategy Team and Head of Int\\xe2\\x80\\x99l. Prepare key meetings. Actively drive creation of high quali-ty Strategy documents and ensure timely submission of decks.Ensure projects which use external management consultants, are well managed and viewed as suc-cessful by Head of Int\\xe2\\x80\\x99l and ILT members. Manage this by ongoing engagement with the external pro-ject team, ensuring alignment with project objectives and adhering to committed timelines and mile-stones.Deliver on ad-hoc requests from Head of Int\\xe2\\x80\\x99l, Head of Strategy Int\\xe2\\x80\\x99l and other ILT members.Ideal backgroundMD or PhD in Life Science / Biology or related discipline; or
MBA plus extensive healthcare experiencePreferred: Strategic management consulting background (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, LEK, etc)Global understanding of Pharma business and industry, across various disciplines/functions (e.g., payors, providers, development and commercial), at least 5 years experience in healthcare discipline, consulting or companyStrong skills in managing cross-functional projects with significant (visible) business impactSignificant experience, and proven ability to effectively engage & manage associates from widely varying backgrounds & functions within a dispersed and highly matrixed organizationCapable of being able to influence without authorityExcellent analytical, process-oriented and data driven mindset - A proven ability to \\xe2\\x80\\x9csee beyond the numbers\\xe2\\x80\\x9d and provide analytical insightsWork or project experience in at least two geographies (e.g., LaCan / Europe, Asia / Europe) and one of Novartis focused TAs (i.e. Neuro, Immuno, Oncology, CRM); cross-cultural experience is an assetSkills Desired Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Change Management, Influencing Skills, IT Governance, Organization Development, Presentation Skills, Servant Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n

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