Project Manager Strategy and Operations, Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance
Novartis
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Internal Job title: Associate Director, Project Manager Strategy and Operations
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Drive preparation and delivery of senior leadership meetings, ensuring clear agendas, outputs, and action tracking
Coordinate cross-functional inputs to create high-quality presentations, briefings, and executive communications
Lead project management for strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery against timelines, milestones, and agreed outcomes
Strengthen operational discipline through structured planning, risk identification, follow-up, and timely escalation
Partner with global stakeholders to align priorities across Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance functions and locations
Support and contribute to the execution of the external engagement strategy with global stakeholders and partners
Represent leadership in cross-functional initiatives, ensuring visibility, coordination, and alignment of strategic priorities
Essential Requirements
Master’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, public health, business administration, or a related field
At least seven years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, or health institutions
Proven experience in project management, strategy, or operations within a complex business environment
Strong track record of independently managing complex projects, governance forums, executive meetings, or cross-functional initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive presentations and senior stakeholder materials
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across global, matrixed, and cross-functional organisations
Strong strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and professionalism in handling sensitive information
Why Novartis:
Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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