394659BR
Mar 18, 2024
USA

About the Role

Location: The location for this position will be based out of East Hanover, NJ and follow a hybrid working model.

Bringing life-changing medicines to millions of people, Novartis sits at the intersection of cutting-edge medical science and innovative digital technology. As a global company, the resources and opportunities for growth and development are plentiful including global and local cross functional careers, a diverse learning suite of thousands of programs & an in-house marketplace for rotations & project work. With strong medicines pipeline our current transformation will not just deliver growth for our business but continue to allow us to bring innovative medicines to patients quickly.

The purpose of this role is to ensure that Novartis US has the talent, leadership, and skills to deliver on the aim of reimagining medicine. The role maximizes the impact of the talent management across Novartis by leading the US Early Career Team and by building from the global early career framework and practices to create a sustainable pipeline of early in career talent who fuel Novartis US long-term growth.

Your Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Positioning and University Relations Prioritization:

•Lead and manage the US Early Career Team to deliver on priorities and to design early career interventions aligned with our US business priorities
•Articulate long-term, future focused early career needs based on strategic workforce planning data on skill needs, external benchmarks, vet initial findings with business leaders
•Understand the landscape of the US university relations, identify common skill needs based on data, and design and execute an approach to elevate few institutions of high, international relevance to become strategic partners

Simplification and few Signature Programs:

•Build and execute few, yet impactful early career interventions, as signature programs in close collaboration with the Global Head Early Career and the US P&O LT
•Define, align and execute on success measurement for success, e.g., conversion, career progression, impact ratings, conversion of early career programs; DEI; and cost of workforce composition with the global key early career metrics
•Unleash and drive the execution of local early career and university relations within the overarching strategy within the prioritized skill areas and key markets, especially in Talent Acquisition



Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Role Requirements

Essential Requirements:

•Degree from an accredited university in business administration, human resources, marketing, strategy. Ideally a MSc in Organizational Psychology
•Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Talent Management and Talent Acquisition DEI HR or similar function.
•Fluent English
•Minimum of 5 years leading and executing US Early Career interventions in a global matrix organization
•Deep knowledge and demonstrated track record in developing and implementing successful early career strategies and interventions at scale, gained across industries
•Proven ability to navigate in a matrix environment and lead others without formal authority
•Strong proficiency in data management and tracking, and insights

Desirable Requirements:

•Experience in leading internship, university recruitment and early career programs; previous experience within a large complex global company
•Track record in delivering early career initiatives that meet DEI commitments

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining
to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $182,200 - $274,800/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/23 through 12/31/23, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about
suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network

People & Organization
P&O CoE Talent & Transformation
USA
East Hanover, NJ
Human Resources
Full Time
Regular
No
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394659BR

US Head Early Career

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