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Apply to JobJob ID241231BRPosition TitleCDO Strategic Assistant & Senior Manager Digital Strategy & OperationsJob DescriptionNovartis has embraced a bold strategy to drive a company-wide digital transformation. This includes the development and implementation of sizeable digital lighthouse efforts within each part of the Novartis organization and deployment of digital technologies and ways of working to achieve group-wide strategic objectives, that are (co-) owned by the Chief Digital Officer, as well as the further development of the Novartis Digital Strategy.



The Digital Strategy and Program Operations team reports directly to the CDO of Novartis and works with him in developing the overall digital strategy and operating model for Novartis as well as in driving select digital lighthouses with cross-organizational and group strategic relevance. As the CDO Strategic Assistant & Manager Digital Strategy and Operations in that team you would work directly with the CDO and the Head of Digital Strategy and Program Operations in achieving those business objectives. You will also develop and deliver business reporting and presentations for senior management and the Novartis Digital Leadership Team.



This is a high visibility and demanding role, which offers the opportunity to be at the core of the digital transformation of Novartis and is an entry point into high priority, innovative areas in the organisation.



Main Activities & Responsibilities:



As the CDO Strategic Assistant & Manager Digital Strategy and Operations you would work directly with the CDO and the Head of Digital Strategy and Program Operations and have responsibility in the following areas:



• Support timely delivery of requests, reports and documents for the CDO for internal and external events, incl., Executive Committee Novartis (ECN) and Board of Directors, Leadership Team meetings, Digital Priority Boards

• Manage input into quarterly investor relations process, and address ad hoc business-related requests, both local and global

• Support further development of digital strategy and discussions on strategic partnerships, incl., timely preparation of discussion documents

• Support in organizing and driving special digital events under CDO leadership, e.g., Digital townhalls

• Drive monthly consolidation, monitoring, and identification of challenges and opportunities in digital priority initiatives across the organization, incl., working with business and finance

• Support CDO and Head of Digital Strategy and Program Operations in ad-hoc requests



You will be expected to work with the senior leadership across our businesses and operating functions to support the CDO in driving the digital transformation.Minimum requirementsEducation:

Master or PhD in natural science or engineering; MBA from a top business school preferred



Language:

High proficiency in English



Professional Experience & Skills:

• 2-3 years of practical experience in relevant areas from research to development and commercial

• 2-3 years Consulting experience with a top tier consulting firm

• Experience in digital technologies preferred

• Extensive project and program management experience

• Track record of strong business impact

• Deep knowledge in Pharma industry

• Capability to lead without formal authority

• Very strong analytical skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Very strong team playerDivisionCORPORATEBusiness UnitCEOLocationSwitzerlandSiteBaselCompany/Legal EntityNovartis International AGFunctional AreaBD&L & Strategic PlanningJob TypeFull TimeEmployment TypeRegular

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