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Global Head of P&O, RLT Operations

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Novartis

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Indianapolis

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, 10+ years in HR, strategic thinking, people leadership, strong OD skills, cross-cultural experience, and preferably local US & TechOps knowledge. Fluency in English is required.
  • You will drive business transformation, build agile teams, implement talent strategies, support global expansion, manage P&O performance, and ensure collaboration across functions.

Requirements

  • University degree required. Psychology, Business Administration or Human Resource Management specialization preferred. At minimum 10 years + as an experienced HR Business Partner supporting globally matrix client groups. Pharmaceutical experience strong preferred.
  • Strategic and systemic thinking with agility to manage complexity, integrating multiple business, people, and cultural dimensions. Ability to navigate uncertainties and paradoxes. Ability to translate business insights into P&O strategic plans.
  • People leadership – inspire, lead, coach, and develop cross-cultural teams, building a psychologically healthy and performance-driven culture – role-model ethics, vulnerability, and servant leadership. Strategic Business partnering – coach and advise senior executives, building credibility to act as a sounding board to help shape the strategy as well as help leaders grow on their leadership journey to help shape the right culture.
  • Strong OD and data understanding – experience in applying OD to complex business challenges and change management and to make data-enabled decisions.
  • Enterprise leadership – influence beyond the role, contributing to an enterprise-wide P&O agenda while ensuring that customer needs constantly inform P&O strategic decisions, proactive collaboration across boundaries and business units.
  • Cross-cultural, Employee relations experience with proactive and driven self-starter mindset. Fluency in English required.
  • Local US P&O experience (desired) & TechOps experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • 1. Co-leads future-proof business transformation;
  • 2. Actively supports the design and implementation of future-proof operating models that allow for optimal supply performance and leading unit costs
  • 3. Builds an agile, collaborative, cross-functional team ecosystem that delivers strong strategies and efficient execution
  • 4. Defines and co-leads capability-building strategy through strategic workforce planning with a holistic change management approach
  • 5. Support expansion into Asia and California in alignment with business strategy and partner with country leadership teams to execute against expansion plans
  • 6. Builds precision & integrated talent management strategy as an integrated lifecycle approach to developing leaders and curated talent pools - ranging from graduates to targeted talent pools for all critical roles (Site Heads, MU Heads, SCM) incl. the Early Career Strategy.Together with TAS/Scouting/Global TM and local BP/PPs in country, selects, appoints Site Heads and LT members
  • 7. Ensure short and midterm talent needs are met through pipelining internally and externally for key roles. Activate business ownership and accountability of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Proactively engages with NEF to ensure the right dialogue with social partners. Connects externally to understand competitors, HCS landscape, and future capabilities (EVP, Manufacturing P&O insights....)
  • 8. Maximizes the value of the new P&O model; Realize the full potential of the new global P&O model, set the bar for excellence for the new P&O BP strategic role through high-touch capability-building program
  • 9. Serve as a P&O enterprise leader supporting shaping the global strategy to fit with customer needs, ensuring maximum value and impact in our markets. Stakeholder engagement; Act as a coach and counsel to senior leaders challenging the status quo to support business growth and innovation as well as supporting their personal leadership journey shaping business and culture
  • 10. Performance manage P&O team and organizational health. Coaches and mentors P&O Leaders - a) on strategic business capabilities and their coaching to their business leaders b) coach/challenge the development of their people strategy plans. Develops a high performing direct and indirect P&O team ensuring highest business impact
  • 11. Serve as a member of the US Country P&O Board. Provide local management oversight for US Cell & Gene Manufacturing (2 sites), directly managing the site business partner. Partner across global enterprise functions by coordinating and interacting with global Operations P&O colleagues to consult / advise on US from global business partner perspective. Coordinate and build strong partnership with US People Partner team to ensure effective collaboration and people partner support for US manufacturing sites. Hold team accountable for results/outcomes and partner to deliver seamless experience for US business

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Global Head of P&O, RLT Operations role?

The primary purpose is to champion the People and Organization agenda by advising, coaching, and influencing leadership teams to help implement business strategy and plans at a global, regional, and divisional level.

Where is the preferred location for this role?

The preferred location for this role is Indianapolis, Indiana, but it can also be located in East Hanover, New Jersey.

What are the major responsibilities of this position?

Major responsibilities include co-leading business transformation, developing talent across the enterprise, serving as the US Operations SPOC, and building a high-performing People & Organization team.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A university degree is required, preferably in Psychology, Business Administration, or Human Resource Management, along with a minimum of 10 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.

Is pharmaceutical experience required for this position?

While not explicitly required, pharmaceutical experience is strongly preferred.

Will the role require travel?

Yes, the role may require domestic and/or international travel as defined by the hiring manager and business needs.

How does this role contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives?

The role actively engages and holds business ownership and accountability for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring they are integrated into talent management strategies.

What kind of compensation can one expect for this position?

The pay range is expected to be between $201,600.00 to $302,400 per year, with potential additional compensation elements such as sign-on bonuses and stock units.

Are there any specific employee benefits associated with this role?

Yes, the total compensation package includes a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, including 401(k) eligibility, various paid time off benefits, and more.

How does Novartis support career development and employee well-being?

Novartis is committed to building an inclusive work environment and offers resources for career growth and personal well-being, as outlined in their employee handbook.

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

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  • Curious

    Learn. Be open. Be self-aware

  • Unbossed

    Create clarity. Serve others. Own your actions

  • Integrity

    Be honest. Have courage. Do what’s right