Job Summary
Internal Job title : Associate Director, Project Manager Strategy and Operations
Work Arrangement : Hybrid
Location : Basel, Switzerland
Relocation Support : This role is based in Basel, Switzerland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
About the Role
Step into a role where strategy meets impact across a global patient safety organisation. As Associate Director, Project Manager Strategy and Operations within Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance, you will partner closely with senior leaders to drive strategic priorities, strengthen governance operations, support functional communication and engagement, and help deliver cross-functional transformation initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to bring clarity to complexity, enable effective decision-making, and help shape how critical priorities are executed across a global, matrixed environment.
Key Responsibilities
Drive preparation and delivery of senior leadership meetings, ensuring clear agendas, outputs, and action tracking
Coordinate cross-functional inputs to create high-quality presentations, briefings, and executive communications
Lead project management for strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery against timelines, milestones, and agreed outcomes
Strengthen operational discipline through structured planning, risk identification, follow-up, and timely escalation
Partner with global stakeholders to align priorities across Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance functions and locations
Support and contribute to the execution of the external engagement strategy with global stakeholders and partners
Represent leadership in cross-functional initiatives, ensuring visibility, coordination, and alignment of strategic priorities
Essential Requirements
Master’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, public health, business administration, or a related field
At least seven years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, life sciences, or health institutions
Proven experience in project management, strategy, or operations within a complex business environment
Strong track record of independently managing complex projects, governance forums, executive meetings, or cross-functional initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive presentations and senior stakeholder materials
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across global, matrixed, and cross-functional organizations
Strong strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and professionalism in handling sensitive information
Benefits and Rewards
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