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Associate Director, Business Transformation & Engagement

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Novartis

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Barcelona

AI generated summary

  • You need 8+ years in business transformation, strong innovation skills, team leadership in global projects, a Master’s degree, and excellent English communication. Change management experience is a plus.
  • You will lead change management, engage stakeholders, drive culture transformation, develop communication strategies, and enhance associate capabilities within the organization.

Requirements

  • Extensive work experience (>8 years) in the fields of business transformation and strategic communications with a strong focus on organizational strategy
  • Strong ability to question, re-think and innovate established processes and organizational frameworks
  • Capable of working under pressure and providing high quality deliverables according to tight deadlines
  • Solid track record in leading diverse teams in global projects and high-impact initiatives to superior results in a matrix organization
  • Master’s in business administration or in a related field (e.g. organizational strategy, communications, etc)
  • Extensive background in Communications and Organisational strategy
  • Additional qualifications in Change management and management consulting would be an advantage
  • Excellent English (written and verbal) language skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead the change management efforts across the organization and drive excellence in change management, business transformation and stakeholder engagement within PS&PV. Provide in-depth change management expertise and guidance with a consulting mindset to key projects and high priority initiatives with global impact in close collaboration with the PS&PV Leadership Team
  • In conjunction with Novartis’ global Change Management Community of Practice, build and cultivate a global cross-functional change champion network for PS&PV, to include 1-on-1 coaching that builds key change capabilities required for the successful delivery of transformation initiatives and thereby fostering the smooth execution of our business strategy
  • Lead and drive large-scale associate engagement initiatives across PS&PV globally, and apply a rigorous approach to prioritization, value creation and simplification where appropriate
  • Work across the PS&PV organization at all levels using a "hands-on" approach to identify and co-create (with stakeholders) a range of new prioritized opportunities to accelerate the PS&PV strategy. These opportunities should deliver well-defined outcomes and business benefits, have the potential to create tangible positive impact on our broader strategic ambition and deliver longer term value to the organization
  • Proactively establishing, deepening, and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders of PS&PV to understand their business needs, priorities, and performance gaps. Lead the end-to-end design, development and execution of the PS&PV communication strategy in collaboration with the PS&PV Strategic Assistant. A key focus will be on executive communications for the Head of the department (incl. drafting of talking points, preparing monthly messages, and organizing global townhalls)
  • Lead the branding and strategic positioning of PS&PV in collaboration with the PS&PV Strategic Assistant. This will include advancing the PS&PV story (through storytelling and other appropriate communications strategies) to ensure that the positive reputation of the PS&PV organization continues to be protected, enhanced with key stakeholders internally and externally
  • Design, develop, deliver and oversee a streamlined operating model and governance framework for strategic, operational as well as ad-hoc PS&PV communications and engagements (incl. content and channels)
  • Develop and lead an effective culture transformation and employee engagement strategy for PS&PV to facilitate the adoption of the Novartis culture at all levels and represent PS&PV in the Development Culture Council
  • Build a ‘culture catalyst’ network, which will accelerate the adoption of our Development culture across PS&PV and facilitate PS&PV associates to participate in the network to leverage ideas and best practices from across our function
  • Build (knowledge) capabilities in the PS&PV community through appropriate education strategies as well as guidance and coaching on how to access educational assets so that associates take responsibility for their own capability development in terms of their communication skills and cultural awareness

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Associate Director, Business Transformation & Engagement?

The main responsibility is to develop, implement, and lead a best-in-class, multi-year business transformation program and engagement strategy for the PS&PV organization, while ensuring excellence in communications, change management, and stakeholder engagement.

What are the key areas of focus in this role?

The key areas of focus include integrated business transformation, change management, strategic execution, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and culture transformation.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Master’s in business administration or a related field, extensive background in communications and organizational strategy, and additional qualifications in change management and management consulting are desirable.

Is previous experience required for this role?

Yes, extensive work experience of over 8 years in business transformation and strategic communications with a strong focus on organizational strategy is required.

What skills are considered desirable for this position?

Desirable skills include the ability to innovate established processes, work effectively under pressure, and lead diverse teams in global projects and high-impact initiatives.

Where is the location of the job?

The job is located in Barcelona, Spain.

What is the job type for this position?

The job type is full-time.

Is there any specific language requirement for this role?

Excellent English (written and verbal) language skills are required.

Is Novartis committed to diversity and inclusion?

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

What is the work environment like at Novartis?

Novartis promotes an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity, and flexibility, encouraging collaboration and innovation to tackle medical challenges.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Novartis is reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. As a leading global medicines company, we use innovative science and digital technologies to create transformative treatments in areas of great medical need. In our quest to find new medicines, we consistently rank among the world’s top companies investing in research and development. Novartis products reach nearly 800 million people globally and we are finding innovative ways to expand access to our latest treatments. Around 108,000 people of more than 140 nationalities work at Novartis around the world.

Culture & Values

  • Inspired

    Engage our people. Strive for patients. Live our purpose

  • Curious

    Learn. Be open. Be self-aware

  • Unbossed

    Create clarity. Serve others. Own your actions

  • Integrity

    Be honest. Have courage. Do what’s right