REQ-10081865
Juni 24, 2026
Japan

Summary

This role leads the Talent & Development agenda for Novartis Japan.

The role is accountable for shaping and delivering an integrated Talent & Development strategy that enables business performance and future readiness. Operating with an enterprise mindset, the incumbent partners closely with business leaders and P&O stakeholders across the International business in Japan to strengthen the talent pipeline and related initiatives.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

  • Help shape and execute a cohesive T&D strategy aligned with the overall business strategy.
  • Offer counsel and strategic recommendations on TM organization, tools, and processes.
  • Diagnose organizational issues, deliver action plans, and drive Talent Management initiatives based on analytical insights, leveraging AI and data analytics.
  • Strengthen succession planning and talent pipeline development using AI-driven solutions to enhance selection, retention, and growth of top talent.
  • Lead the efficient implementation of T&D processes and programs across the region / organization and ensure achievement of talent pipeline targets (selection, retention, development and exportation).
  • Ensure the correct and timely execution of T&D policies and procedures.
  • Manage and develop teams, overseeing various T&D projects with AI integration for improved efficiency.



Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

  • Cross functional experience
  • Talent & Development technical depth
  • People Management experience
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills
  • Global, regional, and in-country experience is ideal
  • Ability to support global offers within country



Languages :

  • English
  • Japanese

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

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People & Organization
Human Resources
Japan
Toranomon (NPKK Head Office)
Humanressourcen
Full time
Regular
No

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REQ-10081865

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