*summary*:
the novartis program manager is responsible for executing strategic business programs aimed at driving and enhancing financial performance. This role supports and collaborates with various functions on key product initiatives.
*about the role*:
*position summary*
the novartis program manager is responsible for executing strategic business programs aimed at driving and enhancing financial performance. This role supports and collaborates with various functions on key product initiatives.
*responsibilities*:
- lead and manage complex projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
- act as a program manager for large teams, coordinating activities, and managing stakeholder communications.
- ensure all projects achieve successful outcomes, with solutions designed and implemented according to agreed-upon methodologies.
- manage project deliverables within the project's methodological framework, addressing risks as necessary.
*business design and strategy*:
- assess stakeholders' current business models and identify areas for improvement.
- develop and implement strategic initiatives.
- generate strategic insights based on best-in-class analysis, supporting informed decisions by top leaders.
- conduct in-depth analysis of business processes, identify pain points, and map initiatives for improvement.
*cross-functional collaboration*:
- work with multicultural teams across various functional departments
- collaborate with remote teams and stakeholders in other regions to ensure alignment and achieve project goals.
- engage with internal stakeholders, functional departments, it, and third-party vendors to ensure project goals are met.
*data and process analysis*:
- utilize data to generate insights and support decision-making.
- conduct in-depth analysis of processes to identify pain points and map out areas for improvement.
*change management*:
- engage with stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of new processes.
*position requirements*
- bachelor's degree in scientific field required; advanced degree preferred.
- additional certifications in project management (e.g. Prince2, pmp) and agile methodologies are desirable.
- 5+ years in pharmaceutical industry (or similar area of work) with a proven record for managing and/or coordinating projects from start to completion.
- proven record of accomplishments that demonstrate strong strategic project management, analytical and multitasking skills.
- demonstrated track record of success and leadership skills working on multidisciplinary drug development teams in different phases of development in a complex matrix environment.
- experience managing and forecasting budgets.
- advanced user skills in project management tools, excel, word, powerpoint.
- strong written, oral & presentation skills, with an ability to make professional and credible first impressions with internal and external customers.
- high degree of organizational, analytical, and team management and leadership skills.
- ability to work on complex, multi-faceted projects.
- excellent interpersonal communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
*_ position will be filled at level commensurate with experience._*
division
people & organization
business unit
innovative medicines
location
mexico
site
insurgentes
company / legal entity
mx06 (fcrs = mx006) novartis farmacéutica s.a. de c.v.
functional area
bd&l & strategic planning
job type
full time
employment type
regular
shift work
no
*accessibility and accommodation*:
novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.