REQ-10078027
May 15, 2026
LOC_IN
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategic oversight and execution of transformation programs (e.g., IDR, CDP, RBQM, NextGen Data Platform, Cloudscapes), ensuring alignment across Development functions.
- Define and drive integrated, standardized approaches leveraging technology to deliver scalable, end-to-end solutions.
- Partner with ASCEND chapter leads and cross-functional teams to translate strategy into executable integrated plans.
- Champion adoption of AI/GenAI through PoCs and scalable solutions, aligned with enterprise AI initiatives.
- Ensure quality, consistency, and excellence of all program deliverables, strategic artifacts, and documentation.
- Drive transparent communication on delivery status, risks, and issues, enabling informed decision-making.
- Identify resource gaps, propose mitigation strategies, and escalate as needed to ensure program continuity.
- Lead complex cross-functional collaborations and external partnerships, fostering alignment and innovative problem-solving.
- Set delivery priorities, monitor execution, and drive enterprise-level outcomes across multiple initiatives.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and governance across teams, fostering a high-performance, innovation-driven culture.
Minimum Responsibilities
- 20+ years of cross-industry experience, including ~10 years in pharma, with extensive leadership across complex, global, and cross-functional teams.
- Proven expertise in leading large-scale global technology transformation programs with strong portfolio and program management capabilities.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, navigate complex environments, and drive strategic decision-making, scenario planning, and risk mitigation.
- Deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, executive communication, and bridging scientific and business functions to deliver impactful outcomes.
- Advanced planning, prioritization, and tracking capabilities with proficiency in program management tools, managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
Role Requirements
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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DIV_GD
Development
LOC_IN
Hyderabad (Office)
IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
FCT_RD
Full time
Regular
No
