Head of Organization Development– International

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with senior business leaders and their teams to address organization challenges and opportunities and creates the organizational capability needed to drive business performance - seeking to make the complex more simple for the business
• Diagnose root causes and lead delivery of top quality organization design, development and change management advice and interventions in line with diagnosis done
• Regularly lead teams of colleagues on consulting projects from various expertise areas in and beyond P&O
• Leverage deep skill in diagnosis, org and operating model design and change management, as well as team and leader development
• Manage a team of OD Directors for the business, ensuring the work is prioritized and allocated, and engaging and developing the team members
• Works with the Business T&T Head to manage a portfolio of OD work, that is supported by own team members, by Novartis OD colleagues, and selected external contractors and consultants

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant degree, postgraduate and working qualifications preferred in the relevant business or applied behavioural sciences (e.g. Strategy, Business Administration, Organization Development, Psychology, HRM, MBB, etc).
• Significant OD experience (e.g. leading large scale transformations, complex OD/ change management interventions or business improvement projects), supported by broader consulting, P&O, strategy and/or transformation experience
• Strong presence with senior executive engagement and facilitation, strong influencing ability incl. challenge, through consulting, communication and relationship building skills
• Excellent consulting skills with experience in building trust and managing client relationships in high-pressure environment.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

You’ll receive:

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Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation:

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