Portfolio & Strategy Management, Analytical Development, R&D Biologics & Cell and Gene Therapies (m/f/d)

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing global AD operations (non-technical)
• Facilitating alignment with key stakeholders/AD line functions
• Organizing and facilitating workshops for key operational initiatives
• Project management for key workstreams and initiatives
• Acting as the single point of contact for topics such as monthly business report, conference planning and talent reviews in AD
• Driving communication of key achievements and events within AD and beyond and ensuring appropriate and timely communication on relevant topics
• Driving continuous improvement: Identifying, supporting and encouraging ideas to improve processes day to day 
• Rolling-out Technical Research & Development, Biologics and corporate initiatives

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Good understanding of Biologics technical development
• Good organization and planning skills
• Problem-solving and idea generation skills
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability and experience to work and lead in a matrix environment; strong cross-functional leadership background

• Fluent English (oral and written)
• University degree (Master / PhD or equivalent) in life sciences 
• >3 years of practical experience in pharmaceutical industry

Desirable requirements 

• An MBA in a relevant subject (desirable only, not required)
• A Project Management qualification (desirable only, not required)

Why Novartis?  
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture  
 
You’ll receive:  
You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards 
In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 71,028.44/year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.  

We are open for part-time and job-sharing models and support flexible and remote working where possible. 
 
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:  
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive working environment and diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve. 
 
Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities:  
If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to disabilities.austria@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV. 
 
Join our Novartis Network:  
If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network