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Non Drug Program Associate Director

Novartis
Novartis
0-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 15, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Non-Drug Program Associate Director

Job ID: REQ-10030225
Location: Hyderabad, India
Posted on: January 10, 2025
Employment Type: Full-time, Regular


Role Summary:

The Non-Drug Program Associate Director is responsible for leading and orchestrating the implementation of strategically significant non-drug projects across multiple line functions. These initiatives focus on transformative improvements in clinical trial technology, with wide-ranging and long-term impact on Global Clinical Operations (GCO) and Global Drug Development (GDD).


Key Accountabilities:

  • Deliver multiple high-priority initiatives with strategic importance and executional complexity supporting the portfolio roadmap.
  • Define project charters in collaboration with Platform/Product Owners and Non-Drug Program Office Leads, ensuring clear project scope and business benefit cases.
  • Collaborate with IT PMs and Business Leads to create well-defined implementation, resource, and budget plans.
  • Develop change management plans with Organizational Change Managers and other stakeholders.
  • Prepare documentation for funding approvals and adhere to internal governance guidelines.
  • Manage project interdependencies, constraints, and critical paths, ensuring clear communication and risk mitigation.
  • Serve as the single point of contact for functional subject matter experts and project team members.
  • Drive user-centric solution development using design thinking and user experience design methodologies.
  • Maintain strong stakeholder engagement with consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Activities & Interfaces:

  • Partner with IT Delivery Business Partners, Product Owners, Finance, and GCO functions to deliver innovative technology solutions for drug development.
  • Monitor and ensure quality execution of non-drug project delivery, optimizing resource usage and ensuring successful outcomes.
  • Lead non-drug project teams with authenticity, fostering knowledge sharing of GCO processes, industry trends, and technological advancements.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Robust program delivery plans established for initiatives, showing milestones and dependencies.
  • Delivery of medium-to-large complexity initiatives within agreed scope, budget, and timelines.
  • Compliant forecasting and cost-effective delivery.
  • Continuous learning on user design principles, technological tools (e.g., AI/ML), and innovative methodologies.

Why Novartis?

Novartis reimagines medicine to improve and extend lives. The company fosters a community of passionate individuals who collaborate to create breakthroughs that transform patient outcomes.

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits and rewards detailed in the Novartis Life Handbook.
  • A culture of learning, innovation, and impactful work.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis values an inclusive work environment and diverse teams that represent the communities they serve.

Accessibility:
For accommodations due to medical conditions or disabilities, contact diversityandincl.india@novartis.com with the job requisition number and details.


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Division: Development
Business Unit: Innovative Medicines
Functional Area: Research & Development
Location: Hyderabad, India
Company/Legal Entity: Novartis Healthcare Private Limited

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