Associate Director, BSI Consulting and Program Management

Job Description Summary

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Location: Dublin, Ireland
Relocation Support: This role is based in Dublin, Ireland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Are you ready to lead high-impact programs that shape the future of commercial and operational excellence across Novartis International? As Associate Director in our Business Solutions International (BSI) Consulting and Program Management team, you’ll drive strategic initiatives that solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable outcomes. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference at scale, collaborating with cross-functional teams and championing innovation through AI-powered solutions.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Scope and design priority programs aligned with BSI Consulting and Program Management objectives
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact programs driving commercial and operational excellence
• Collaborate across geographies to ensure program alignment with business goals and priorities
• Champion AI/GenAI adoption to enhance program delivery and problem-solving capabilities
• Strengthen team capabilities in consulting, program management, and commercial acumen
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across International to drive delivery excellence
• Partner with other BSI teams to support program execution and capability-building initiatives
• Coach and mentor consultants to foster growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Role model Novartis values and promote a unified, impact-driven team culture

Essential Requirements

• Extensive experience managing full project lifecycles, from planning to execution
• 7+ years in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or healthcare industries with consulting or program management background
• Proven ability to lead consulting teams and engage diverse stakeholders across matrixed organizations
• Strong track record applying consulting tools and AI/GenAI solutions to solve complex business challenges
• Demonstrated success in delivering global programs within commercial or pharma settings
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business administration, or economics

Desirable Requirements

• Master’s degree in a business-related field and relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Agile, Change Management)
• Experience with facilitation, coaching, design thinking, enterprise communications, or product/project management methodologies

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

 

Skills Desired

Building Construction, Business Development, Business Networking, Business Partners, Business Strategy, Collaboration, Corporate Development, Curiosity, Decision Tree (Forecasting Model), Diversity & Inclusion, Finance, Go-To-Market Strategy, Influencing Skills, Key Account Management, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Management Consulting, Pmp (Project Management Professional), Strategic Planning, Transformation Programs