Director, Business Excellence (Renal)

Job Description SummaryLocation: On-siteThis position will be located at the East Hanover, NJ site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. This position will require 10-20% travel as defined by the business (domestic and/or international).About the Role:The Director, Business Excellence will be responsible for providing ongoing strategic, operational, and business planning to the Product General Manager that will increase the impact of our product(s). The Director, Business Excellence role will lead preparations for critical performance reviews, investor relations, and business reviews with various leadership teams; as well as lead cross-functional team impact reviews to assess progress against KPIs that are integrated across all functions. This individual will also lead strategic core initiatives across the product/portfolio that will have a long-lasting impact for patients in need of, or treated with, our products. The ideal candidate is passionate about both strategy, insights and analytics, and operational specificity required to translate strategy to impact.Major Accountabilities:Lead strategic, operational, and business planning recommendations/plans to GM.Lead integration of product insights from multiple functions to prioritize the most impactful actions.Lead preparations for impact reviews with various stakeholders across the local and global landscape.Lead creation of investor relations package and narrative for assigned product(s).Lead large cross-functional strategic projects that aim to improve operational efficiency and/or result in significant customer impact.Run the Product Core Team leadership including the setting of priorities, agendas, action items, and follow-ups.Partner with finance and insights and analytics to identify criteria for, and measure resource allocation decisions.Ensure alignment to, compliance with, and ownership of all NPC policies, including the Code of Conduct and all applicable laws and regulations.What You’ll Bring to the Role:Education:Bachelor's degree required, MBA or Health Policy degree preferred.Essential Requirements:8+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or healthcare consulting industry inclusive of at least 2 different types of cross-functional roles/experience.2+ years in project management and translation of strategy into execution.2+ years leading complex projects requiring global and local alignment.Minimum 5+ years commercial experience preferably with multi-functional experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or consulting environment.Demonstrated strategic acumen with strong analytical skills and an ability to generate insights and develop relevant action plans.Strong ability to simplify complex concepts & strategies and 'tell a story' orally and in writing.Ability to lead, manage and motivate teams, with or without authority. Strong influencing skills, and the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in stressful situations.Ability to manage multiple priorities and a heavy workload.Desirable Requirements:Renal experience.2+ years within a significant consultancy group.Global or Regional experience.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.Salary Range:$201,600.00 - $302,400.00

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