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NONovartis Pharma AG

Executive Director, Strategic Projects Lead(m/w/x)

Basel
from CHF 142,100 - 263,900 / year
Full-timeWith Home OfficeSenior
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Operationalizing strategic projects for a global pharmaceutical company, driving cross-functional teams and senior leadership engagement. Complex project management and drug discovery lifecycle experience required. Performance bonus and long-term equity awards.

Requirements

  • 3rd level degree in Life Sciences or Life Science Engineering
  • MBA advantageous
  • Corporate/development experience in complex project management
  • Experience in Drug Discovery and Drug Development
  • In-depth experience of drug discovery lifecycle and R&D functions
  • Proven track record managing complex, cross-functional projects
  • Senior stakeholder engagement

Tasks

  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver strategic projects
  • Drive high-performing teams and engage senior leadership
  • Challenge the status quo with innovative thinking
  • Deliver measurable organizational impact
  • Create and operationalize strategic projects
  • Enhance executional certainty using best-in-class project management
  • Identify and propose strategic and operational imperatives
  • Deliver large-scale projects with faultless, independent execution
  • Structure and solve ambiguous problems
  • Synthesize complex information into clear recommendations
  • Lead teams to develop optimal solutions
  • Build trust-based relationships with leaders and stakeholders
  • Communicate effectively to all audiences, including senior leaders
  • Improve operating model design and process simplification
  • Enable data and technology advancements
  • Ensure financial success and regulatory compliance
  • Model company values and behaviors
  • Conduct high-challenge conversations to drive change
  • Stay informed about process improvement methodologies

Work Experience

  • 10 - 12 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • English – Business Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Drug Discovery
  • Drug Development
  • Global Project Management
  • Program Development
  • Program Management
  • R&D
  • Team Management

Benefits

Bonuses & Incentives

  • Performance-based bonus

Competitive Pay

  • Long-term equity awards

Other Benefits

  • Insurance plans
  • Global recognition programs

Retirement Plans

  • Retirement plans

Mental Health Support

  • Wellbeing resources

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working options
  • Hybrid working options

Generous Parental Leave

  • Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave
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