Novartis Group Companies

Novartis Group Companies

Business Operations Lead, Discovery Sciences

Cambridge (USA)

No sponsorshipDetected 12 days ago
Project ManagementAccountingVendor ManagementProcurementResearchCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • The Discovery Sciences (DSc) department at Novartis Biomedical Research (BR), merges groundbreaking technical capabilities with deep scientific expertise to deliver bold innovations at the forefront of science.
  • As a member of the DSc Operations Team, you will be a critical resource within the organization to manage business operations which enable the development of novel drug targets and new therapeutics.
  • We are seeking a hands-on Business Operations Lead with a particular passion for data and knowledge management, eager to lead the execution of our business operations to support the dynamic operations of a large research department.

Responsibilities

  • Resolve issues. Be an enabling force in the support of DSc scientists to resolve operational challenges, manage issues and navigate complexity
  • especially when it comes to our financial data, vendor management, research collaborations, and people data. Rely on local and global support resources to remediate issues and advance our upstream processes to avoid issues in the first place.
  • Deliver simplicity from complexity.
  • Through report design and data management, enable DSc leaders with clean, accessible, and timely data related to their budget, lab resources, people and compliance to drive effective decision making in the organization.
  • Proactively launch and lead initiatives to resolve any operational data issues and delivery new processes or programs.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with DSc researchers and the BR Operations community to ensure alignment and execution of departmental and BR objectives.
  • Operate within a matrix organization of support functions and third-party vendors to provide effective support of DSc and BR operations.
  • Realize our technology strategy: Manage the planning, ordering, delivery, and realization of lab technologies including complex, integrated equipment systems.
  • Support global departmental evolution: Proactively lead projects and design operational programs that support department priorities, including cross-functional coordination with user groups and support functions.
  • A user-oriented mentality and experience supporting others - specifically motivated to enable all of our associates with a track record of building relationships and engaging others in work.

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. degree in a scientific or management discipline with 3+ years in a business or lab operations capacity
  • or 5+ years working in a biology or chemistry research environment with operational accountabilities.
  • Strong collaboration and organizational skills along with a proven attentiveness to detail are required.
  • Must be solution oriented with comfort to exercise independent discretion and judgment to solve problems and prioritize effectively in a global and highly matrixed environment
  • Strong information management and digital skillset that includes advanced knowledge of enterprise-level accounting, procurement and collaboration software.
  • Financial acumen will be required.

Skills

  • Clinical Study Reports, Waterfall Model

Compensation

  • $85,400.00 - $158,600.00
  • The salary for this position is expected to range between $85,400 and $158,600 per year.
  • The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
  • Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Benefits

  • Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.
  • US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits.
  • In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.
  • To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.

Equal opportunity

  • The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.
  • Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
  • The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
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