REQ-10077443
Mai 07, 2026
China

Summary

-Provides leadership over multiple Development sub-functions at a Development Center. Ensures optimal framework for high productivity and efficiency across different functions within the development site/center and align processes with key stakeholders to make sure that development project deliverables are provided within the agreed time, quality and cost budget for targeted customers in assigned markets.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:
  • Responsible for strategy Implementation -Responsible for initiating and driving critical programs and initiatives within own team and/or matrix community -Leads operational excellence initiatives.
  • Drives continuous improvement and provides deep insight with collaborators within area of expertise -Liaises with other areas of the business providing senior input and advice to global projects.
  • Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special projects/assignments.
  • Leads and works with own team to build scientific/ technical expertise.
  • Contributes to long‐term talent and succession planning -Responsible for initiating and driving critical programs/projects and initiatives within own team -Ensures safe work of associates and compliance with HSE regulations.
  • Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt
  • Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)
Key performance indicators:
  • Achievement of key project milestones -Budget adherence -Adherence to Novartis policy and guidelines
Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:
  • People Challenges.
  • Major Change.
  • Financial Management.
  • Leading large and/or diverse multi-functional teams.
  • Strategy Development.
  • Collaborating across boundaries.
  • Operations Management and Execution.
Skills:
  • Drug Development.
  • Emergency Management.
  • R&D Project Management.
  • Strategy Development.
  • Team Management.
Languages :
  • English.

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Development
Development
China
Shanghai (Shanghai)
Research & Development
Full time
Regular
No

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