About the Role

　　The Project Manager proactively manages assigned projects through cross-functional project teams, defining and coordinating all aspects of the projects, setting deadlines, ensuring appropriate monitoring and transparency progress. He/she serves as the first point of contact for functional team members to ensure on time and compliant realization of GCS strategy. As a key member of the Project Manage-ment Office (PMO), defines and develops best practices that are key to the success of the process and project governance.

　　Has operational end to end responsibility for assigned activity. Leads and manages all project and local network activities and participates in cross-functional teams.

　　Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

　　• Leads or contributes to selected cross-functional and high priority projects in alignment to GCS strategy, from start to completion.

　　• Responsible to deliver assigned projects on time, within scope, within budget and with quality (e.g. timely execution of cross-functional plans, accurate monitoring and tracking of defined activities).

　　• Ensures efficient and transparent allocation of project team resources to accomplish project tasks. Ensures active and continuous risk assessment and management to minimize project risks.

　　• Acts as point of contact and establishes appropriate channels to communicate projects progress and performance on a regular basis to internal and external stakeholders (e.g. communication to Steering Committees).

　　• Leads change management activities to ensure organizational readiness for implementation. Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation, including the project charter and project plan.

　　• Provides the necessary training, coaching and tools to project team members to facilitate effective and efficient project management.

　　• Supports GCS PMO in development, tracking and reporting of performance metrics for the organization, interpreting information and proposing action to team and management.

　　• Ensures compliance to Novartis and other relevant regulations and quality standards, shares best practices and lessons learned.

　　Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

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

　　Role Requirements

　　• >5 years of practical experience in chemical / pharmaceutical industry or > 3 years of experience in field of expertise. Good expertise in related field. Good knowledge about the Drug Development process

　　• Basic project management , good organization and planning skills. Knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g. GMP, HSE etc.) and Novartis specific standards.

　　• Demonstrates problem-solving and idea generation skills. Good presentation skills; Fundamental Leadership skills.

　　• Very good communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

　　• Life science experience, process knowledge of clinical trials combined with supply chain. Experience in working global matrix organization and cross-cultural environment

　　• Experience with Agile project methodology and Novartis IT ICE Methodology; Soft skills: Communication with C-levels Stakeholders from different organization IT & business.

　　• Technology skills set: SAP S/4

　　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

　　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

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　　Division

　　Development

　　Business Unit

　　TECHNICAL R & D GDD

　　Location

　　India

　　Site

　　Hyderabad, AP

　　Company / Legal Entity

　　Nov Hltcr Shared Services Ind

　　Functional Area

　　Research & Development

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Employment Type

　　Regular

　　Shift Work

　　No