Associate Director, Bsi Consulting And Program Management

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.

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