Associate Director Operational Excellence LDC

Job Description Summary

Join Novartis Pharma AG to lead process transformation in Medical Affairs. As Associate Director, you’ll drive global process excellence, digital enablement, and compliance across the Lean Digital Core (LDC) program. Partner with cross-functional teams to implement and improve processes using Business Process Excellence methodologies.

 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize and standardize global Medical Affairs processes
• Lead LDC implementation and digital transformation
• Ensure governance and regulatory compliance
• Engage stakeholders through workshops and change management

Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences, data science, technology, or business
• 8+ years in the pharmaceutical industry
• 3+ years in global/matrixed environments
• Strong experience in process mapping and digital tools
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Fluent in English

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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

 

Skills Desired

Agility, Agility, Clinical Practices, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Employee Development, Healthcare Sector Understanding, Health Sciences, Influencing Skills, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Integrated Evidence Generation, Medical Affairs, Medical Communication, Medical Education, Patient Care, People Management, Pharmaceutics, Priority Disease Areas Expertise, Product Launches, Product Strategy, Real World Evidence (RWE), Regulatory Compliance, Research Methodologies {+ 3 more}