Director, Strategic Delivery

Novartis • Cambridge, MA

3d • $160,300 - $297,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to lead the delivery of large-scale, enterprise initiatives that directly accelerate scientific discovery and innovation within Biomedical Research? As Director, Strategic Delivery, you will sit at the heart of Data & Digital, partnering closely with senior leaders to translate strategy into measurable outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to shape how complex programmes are executed across a global research organisation - driving clarity, accountability and pace while enabling cutting-edge science. You will empower teams, elevate delivery standards and ensure the successful realisation of initiatives that ultimately help bring transformative medicines to patients faster.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Informatics, Data Science or a related field; Master’s degree strongly preferred
• Formal training in project management methodologies (e.g. PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master)
• 10+ years’ experience delivering complex technology programmes within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• 6+ years’ experience leading and developing high-performing, global teams in a senior leadership capacity
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with measurable business and scientific outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives and competing stakeholder demands in a complex global environment
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with strong experience engaging and advising senior and executive stakeholders
• Good understanding of global research organisations, including the complexities of drug discovery and development environments

Nice To Haves

• Formal training in project management methodologies (e.g. PMP, PMI‑ACP, Certified Scrum Master)
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or technology organisations supporting life sciences, including exposure to data, informatics, or digital platforms and experience in complex global matrix environments

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional programmes aligned to Data & Digital and Biomedical Research strategic priorities
• Own execution of critical initiatives, ensuring clear accountability for outcomes, timelines, dependencies and realisation of intended value
• Act as the central delivery leader for high-priority initiatives, proactively identifying, escalating and mitigating risks and delivery challenges
• Maintain an enterprise-wide view of the delivery portfolio, identifying interdependencies, systemic bottlenecks and opportunities to optimise execution
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to align strategic priorities with execution plans and ensure successful value realisation
• Define and evolve delivery frameworks, selecting and adapting Agile, project or hybrid models to meet diverse programme needs
• Lead and AI-enable a high-performing project and programme management capability across the organisation
• Drive delivery excellence through robust governance, clear standards and continuous improvement of ways of working
• Provide insightful, decision-focused reporting to senior leadership on progress, risks, dependencies and required interventions
• Ensure delivery execution embeds information security, quality and risk standards across all initiatives from planning through to completion

Benefits

• The salary for this position is expected to range between $160,300 and $297,700 per year.
• Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
• 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