Novartis
US Head of Operations, Discovery Sciences
Cambridge (USA) · Director
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About the role
- Position Location: onsite, Cambridge, MA #LI-Onsite
- US operations leadership: Provide strategic and operational leadership for US laboratory and business operations to ensure consistent, efficient, and compliant execution across DSc sites.
- The US Head of Operations is a key leadership role accountable for enabling effective, efficient, and compliant operations for the DSc organization at US sites.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, forecasting, and prioritization with Finance and DSc leadership to ensure responsible allocation aligned to scientific objectives across budget categories.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve cross-site operational processes, governance, and tools, such as purchasing, CapEx, business continuity, and digital enablement.
- Budget & financial stewardship: Lead planning, forecasting, and prioritization with Finance and DSc leadership to ensure responsible allocation aligned to scientific objectives across budget categories.
- We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Requirements
- 8+ years' experience in a biomedical/life sciences environment, with demonstrated ability to enable scientific organizations through strong operational leadership.
- Proven enterprise stakeholder management and influence in a highly matrixed organization
- Experience in strategic planning and execution, including translating strategy into integrated operational plans and measurable outcomes.
- Track record in operational excellence, continuous improvement, and governance/process ownership across operational domains, such as lab operations, procurement, business continuity, and digital enablement.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's, Master's and/or PhD in a relevant life-science or related field
- advanced degree preferred.
Skills
- Operational Excellence, Results-Oriented, Team Management, Waterfall Model
Compensation
- $132,300.00 - $245,700.00
- The salary for this position is expected to range between $132,300 and $245,700 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
- Equal Opportunity Employers.
- The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
- EEO Statement:
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