Summary
About the Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with global, cross-functional M&A I&S teams (e.g. Global Integration & Separation Office, Biomedical Research, Drug Development, Manufacturing, Commercial, Medical affairs, Human Resources, Change management, IT, etc.) to develop and implement I&S strategies and plans
- Utilize strong project management skills to drive effectiveness of I&S process to maximize the deal value, identify potential risks and challenges, develop contingency plans, communicate progress and updates with Senior project stakeholders
- Ensure solution and project deliverables are properly designed and implemented with limited supervision, and in accordance with the agreed I&S methodology
- Build and maintain trust with stakeholders in global, high-level leadership positions and work collaboratively with project partners towards a common goal
- Actively contribute on continuous improvement and innovation of internal services (e.g. critical initiatives, team learning and culture, capability groups, business units, methodology development)
- Seek opportunities to share the knowledge back to the team and implement new ways to improve team culture
Essential Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience of project delivery within M&A Post-merger Integrations | Separations, Management consulting or Large transformations across Pharma & Biosciences, Technology, Financial services or Manufacturing industries
- Leadership, strong business acumen, successful track record in navigating across complex environments, experience with end-to-end project lifecycle including planning and all elements of project execution, experience in managing small cross-functional teams
- Strong senior stakeholder management, driving cross-functional alignment, communication and change management
- Strong attention to details, analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills, ability to analyze and interpret business data and propose informed solutions
- Demonstrated track record of being a team player, Team player attitude (‘Team Before Self’) - protecting, developing, and recognizing teammates;
- Proficient in English –The business language of Novartis and the consulting team is English (a second European language would be advantageous)
- High proficiency in Microsoft Suite is required (especially, MS PowerPoint). Knowledge of MS Project, collaboration tools (MS Teams, Miro) is an advantage
Desirable requirements:
- Master’s degree in business, scientific or technical area
- Experience working in an international environment or abroad
Benefits and rewards:
Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement) ; 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 12,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); MultiSport Card. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz/
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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