Global Program Director

Job Description

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to: In partnership with the GPH and the GPT members, drives development of the program strategy and translation into a realistic integrated development plan and ensures consistency of both the program strategy and the development plan with the target product profile Responsible for all GPM documentation associated with the program (e.g., minutes, Target Product Profile); Responsible for the quality of the integrated development plan, reflecting best innovative drug development practices, realistic planning, cross-functional alignment and ensuring consistency with individual functional plans Drives and/or coordinates development of strategic documents and prepares for phase transitions/tollgates in collaboration with the GPT; Drives risk assessment and contingency planning by the GPT Communicates program status and issues horizontally and vertically in a transparent and timely manner. Supports the GPH in driving preparation of comprehensive program recommendations, board meeting presentations and updates for governance boards Leads ad-hoc cross-functional sub-teams and task forces to address and resolve issues; May deputize for GPH as leader and spokesperson for the GPT and may represent the program at board meetings; May lead a subpart of a program, e.g. secondary indication, pediatric program, new delivery forms or deputize for GPH at GPT meetings Along with Finance, assembles and monitors financial forecasts and communicates variances/deviations to the GPT; Responsible for program/project/financial information provided to e.g. Governance boards, portfolio management, finance function and responsible for executive communication of program status through GPT minutes and as otherwise required by the organization. Leads generation of a complete and accurate program plan and forecast in the enterprise planning system (e.g. Horizon). This includes liaising with partner functions to ensure a realistic plan that reflects the strategy, and challenging the schedules and financial forecasts provided by the functions to ensure feasibility. Collaborates with partner functions to maintain a realistic program plan reflecting latest GPT decisionsMinimum requirements 10+ years pharma industry experience; 5+ years of equivalent multi-/cross-functional leadership experience Previous track record of success in working with and leading large scale and complex international and multidisciplinary drug development teams Expert knowledge in drug development (including early and late stage development) Excellent project / program management skills. Advanced knowledge and experience in pharma business development is a plus. Advanced knowledge in international customs and business practice. Expert in communication and information management Team facilitation skills that can help with objective setting for the team and the collective achievement of the objectives. Leadership presence with the ability to present and interact with senior management. Strength demonstrated in strategic decision making, scenario evaluation and contingency planning Strong interpersonal and communication skills for bridging between scientific and business participants, for driving a program to effective implementation and for managing effective international collaborations; strong verbal communication, expert in written communications, expert team player Advanced planning and tracking skills, ability to use proper tools in program management and capable of managing multiple programs with respect to prioritiesWhy consider Novartis 799 million. That s how many lives our products touch. And while we re proud of that fact, in this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people s lives We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you re empowered to risk failure by taking smart risks, and where you re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world s toughest medical challenges. We are Novartis. Join us and help us reimagine medicine. Novartis are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.,

Keyskills :
managementdeliveryreportingstrategyautomationrecord of successboard meetingrisk assessmentfinance functionteam facilitationprogram managemententerprise planningportfolio management