Director, Business Planning & Strategy

Novartis • East Hanover Township, PA

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About The Position

Partners with respective executives (Chief Customer Engagement Officer, Chief Product Officer, Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer) to establish and execute strategy, team operations and engagement throughout their respective organization.

Requirements

• Education: College degree-required, advanced degree preferred
• 8+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or healthcare consulting industry inclusive of at least 2 different types of cross-functional roles/experience
• 2+ years in project management and translation of strategy into execution
• 2+ years leading complex projects requiring global and local alignment
• Experience in project management and translation of strategy into execution
• Strong ability to simplify complex concepts & strategies and “tell a story” orally and in writing
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to generate insights and develop relevant action plans
• Strong influencing skills, and the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in stressful situations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and a heavy workload

Nice To Haves

• Global or Regional experience (Projects or full-time roles or temporary roles for 6 months or more)
• 2+ years within a significant consultancy group (e.g. McKinsey, BCG, Bain)

Responsibilities

• Create and provide strategic communications support for executive engagement
• Oversee and manage strategic engagements related to critical business priorities to senior internal and external audiences
• Provide strategic counsel, daily operational and business planning support to aligned executives and organization
• Lead, create and execute key prioritized strategic initiatives across the organization, in partnership with all other US Functions
• Build excellence in day-to-day meeting operations and outcomes throughout the organization
• Create and embed new standards for effective critical strategic planning and reviews
• Create and lead key strategic initiatives for the organization’s leadership team driving team culture, operational excellence
• Support collaboration across the team to foster learning and experimentation
• Drive a curious, inspired and unbossed culture through collaboration & accountability, influencing and leading complex changes

Benefits

• US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
• In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director