Strategy & Operations Associate DirectorSummaryAs the Strategy and Operations Associate Director, you will support defining, executing, and evolving VPG's current and future goals, working across boundaries to influence key areas of GCO initiatives. You will ensure alignment with GCO's goals and embed continuous improvement and novel technology opportunities into VPG's strategy. You will manage operational activities to align with immediate priorities while driving optimal processes for future-focused resource utilization. As a matrix project leader, you will champion an agile mindset and foster a culture of experimentation and accountable delivery. Your role involves managing projects and initiatives, coordinating with team members, overseeing progress, and managing conflicts and risks.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESManages specific areas of operationalization of VPG objectives and initiatives goals both for today and for the future, ensuring clear value drivers, KPIs, metrics, and decisions are measurable and impactful with continuous improvementProvides oversight and support around content and ways of working to community / practice areas or other critical capabilitiesLeading project planning activities, including the creation, approval, and ongoing change control of the project planPerforming risk management on projects/initiatives and managing project prioritiesEnsures thought leadership through industry trend awareness, standardization and direction for business requirements and set of definitions related to systems and processes to drive operational excellence and cutting-edge delivery on VPG initiatives/projects.Content owner on organizational processes, working practices and guidance to ensure consistency in delivery and synergy with other relevant functions. Responsible for document management and creation where applicable.May be involved in cross-functional / cross-divisional initiatives and innovations which affect VPG to ensure alignment with future portfolio strategyExperience & RequirementsPreferred three years working in global strategy, innovation or clinical operations leadership role; specific experience in clinical trials preferredStrong facilitation and conflict resolution skills, decision making strength, excellent communication and writing skillsThree years of experience in global matrix teamsComprehensive project management abilitiesLEAN / Six Sigma certification / experience preferredAgile / Sprint methodology within project management experience preferredExperience in assessment of solutions and conflict managementUnderstanding of drug development process a plusCommitment To Diversity And InclusionNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr