Job ID REQ-10049682 Apr 28, 2025 India Summary -Primary responsibility is to drive business process excellence for Novartis with the aim of embedded process simplification mindset and unearthing business value -Support Associate Directors and Directors in projects across Development to enable Technology transformation, Cycle time acceleration and strengthening process fundamentals.
- Deliver substantially greater outcome improvement through process re-engineering About the Role

Major accountabilities:

Deliver as an individual contributor on projects, through direct involvement and supervisionLead junior BPE associates and act as coach of new / existing team membersBuild expertise in specific line functions where deployed. Support GPOs and GSOs to optimize and evolve their activities. Work with DDIT colleagues to identify and implement automation opportunitiesEnsure transparent communication Support the managers and directors in project work and provide support during all project phases.Align closely with stakeholders at country, functional and global level as defined by the requirements of the different projects and initiatives.Independently monitor milestones of the projects as well as completion.Take ownership for subparts of the overall project and ensure completion of these.Provide change management support and appropriate communications for the implementation of process improvement levers/solutionsMonitor implementation and sustenance of business impact

Key performance indicators:

Financial and Business Results:Process simplification Savings generatedImprovement of quality of outcome Processes Efficiencies and EffectivenessLead times and ProductivityStrategy/Customer Focus:Business value generatedCapabilities & Expertise:Team culture (Our Voice)Capability developmentImprovement of culture of continuous improvement Soft Skills:Level of collaboration – typically works at project level across line functions within Development OUStrong ability to develop and manage internal stakeholder relationshipsAbility to take control of ambiguous situations and drive practical change

Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

>7 years’ experience leading significant business process, organizational change, operating model and/or process improvement consulting projectsExperience of regulated environments, particularly the impact in the pharmaceutical industryExperience in the area of capability development or learning is a distinct advantageProficiency in Lean, quality management systems and operational excellenceProven experience of working successfully in a collaborative team environment across different cultures, operating with and influencing others to achieve a common objectiveMust have worked in consulting teams in an equivalent internal consulting organization or a major consulting company

Skills:

Business Process Transformation.Process modellingTrainingLean Six Sigma.Scrum (Programming Methodology).Strategic Planning.Core consulting skills

Languages :

English.

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Division Development Business Unit Innovative Medicines Location India Site Hyderabad (Office) Company / Legal Entity IN10 (FCRS = IN010) Novartis Healthcare Private Limited Functional Area BD&L & Strategic Planning Job Type Full time Employment Type Regular Shift Work No Apply to Job Accessibility and accommodation

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