Job Description Summary
We are optimizing and strengthening our processes and ways of working to reimagine medicine and improve people's lives. To achieve this, we are investing in new technologies and building specific therapeutic areas and platform depth and capabilities – all to bring our medicines to patients even faster.
The Role:
You will become the Clinical Innovation Program Management – Associate Director, providing project management expertise to Data, Design, and Clinical Innovation teams. This role is instrumental in developing and maintaining program plans, budgets, and documentation to facilitate the development of innovative technologies that support registration, launch, and lifecycle management.
Main Responsibilities:
* Development and Execution of Strategic Plans:
o Provide critical support to cross-functional teams developing strategic plans for different scenarios, clearly outlining decision-making points.
o Accountable for detailing and maintaining comprehensive co-development plans to support Global Clinical Teams (GCT) and, where required, Global Program Teams (GPT).
o Foster collaboration in a highly matrixed, cross-divisional, and cross-company team to ensure execution of approved strategies, focusing on timeline adherence and budget tracking.
* Program Management:
o Assist DDCI led sub-team in managing day-to-day operations to foster a positive team dynamic, improve teamwork, and optimize efficiency.
o Responsible for crafting meeting agendas, as required. Prepare clear and accurate meeting minutes, gather action items, and coordinate follow-up activities and deliverables with team members.
o Apply Novartis systems and tools to ensure the integrity of program plans, budgets, and associated documents.
* Finance:
o In collaboration with the Program Finance Team and GPT/GCT sub-team members to accurately forecast external costs for co-development programs governed under Master Collaboration Agreements (MCAs).
o On behalf of the GCT sub-team and, where required, Program Team (GPT), lead the budgeting process and preparation for Finance board meetings, providing necessary support and coordination.
* Risk Management:
o Actively identify and communicate potential issues and bottlenecks in the program plan, proposing solutions and strategies to address them effectively.
o Facilitate the identification of risks and the development of mitigation strategies along with contingency options.
o Ensure partner concern of any significant issues to help mitigate execution risks.
Your Experience:
* Life Science degree with extensive experience working as a Project Manager within a pharmaceutical company and with 3 years in a biomarker/translational or IVD environment.
* At least 5 years of experience leading cross-functional teams.
* Knowledge of design control, requirements management, and the diagnostic development process.
* Expert planning and tracking skills, with the ability to assemble details and summarize in a coordinated cross-functional plan.
* Knowledge of resource (budget and headcount) planning and management.
* Broad strategic program perspective and strong attention to tactical details.
* Well organized, passionate about results, capable of running multiple projects, excellent time management skills.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) for bridging across highly diverse, cross-functional teams.
* Proficient in English.
We combine science and passion to create breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Join us in creating a brighter future together?