Novartis Hiring for Head, NIBR Operational Excellence job in Cambridge Full Time

Job Purpose
The Head, NIBR Operational Excellence will drive Operational Excellence in a research environment through the use of Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies. They will deliver a sustained program of improvement in partnership with key operational and scientific stakeholders across NIBR. They will be required to strategize, influence and lead activity across multiple functions and international sites, enabling the NIBR scientific community to deliver results through their teams. The Head will focus on building the culture and skills within NIBR to identify opportunities for improvement and enable individuals and teams to independently implement solutions, with a focus on processes, tools, talent and skills. This cultural transformation will require an ongoing injection of energy and vision to maintain momentum, and a level of ambition to stretch others to achieve beyond perceived constraints. This role has the potential to deliver highly visible, high-impact transformation, providing the opportunity for the individual to grow in line with results delivered and expand the role beyond its current remit.

Major Accountabilities
The accountabilities and responsibilities of the Head, NIBR Operational Excellence are to:

• Lead the deployment of Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies to identify, evaluate, and implement process improvement opportunities. Work with cross-functional stakeholders in a research environment to improve processes in a sustainable and measurable way.
• Develop Operational Excellence strategy and roadmap, identifying and resourcing high-impact initiatives across NIBR. Ensure transparency of strategy and efforts to leadership and lead the process of management review of the Operational Excellence portfolio.
• Lead associates across international sites responsible for operational excellence and project / portfolio management, ensuring alignment of strategy and goals, coaching and career development.
• Utilize robust change management methodologies to engage stakeholders in the implementation of improvement initiatives. Develop, deploy and manage communication and change management plans.
• Support others to establish long-term goals and measurable targets for improvement based on a sound understanding and benchmarking of best-in-class. Establish mechanisms for reporting on appropriate quality, cycle-time, productivity, compliance and financial metrics.
• Serve as a key leader in NIBR’s portfolio advancement with the goal of decreasing the cycle-time of drug discovery through process improvement and waste reduction.
• Ensure appropriate project selection and prioritization and that resources are focused on realizing the most impactful opportunities.
• Form, lead and or coach multi-disciplinary operational excellence project teams and deliver on agreed milestones and targets. With business cases and resource justifications endorsed as required
• Promote a culture of operational excellence by serving as a mentor and coach to others, providing support and training in an engaging and actionable way. Be recognized as an internal expert who is sought out for advice and expertise in the application of Continuous Improvement tools and processes.
• Build a network of practitioners across NIBR and engage with other Novartis divisions as appropriate.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $183,200 and $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.What you will bring to the role:
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; engineering or science major preferred
• Master’s degree desirable
• Deep experience in the discovery/ research environment.
• 8+ years working in Operational Excellence with a focus on Lean required, with experience in R&D or Drug Discovery highly desired
• Relevant qualifications to support deployment of Lean practices (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred)
• Credible track record of delivering results, including previous implementation and leadership of continuous improvement programs
• Change management / transformational projects experience and ability to influence at all levels
• Project management, design thinking, problem-solving and team development skills
• Leadership in Matrix environment, Influencing skills
• High energy, relentless optimism in pursuit of achieving outcomes
• Multi-site or international experience, preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including proven track record in facilitation, training, and presentation

Why Novartis?
236 million lives were touched by Novartis Innovative Medicines in 2022, and while we’re proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people’s lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what’s possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could achieve here at Novartis!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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