393717BR

USA

Location: The location for this position will be based out of East Hanover, NJ and will follow a hybrid working model.
The Manager, Strategic Projects coordinates project activities and executes administrative tasks to ensure seamless operations and timely delivery of key initiatives, supporting the Chief of Staff and Chief of Staff Office.
Major accountabilities:

• Help ensure the Chief of Staff's time is optimized for strategic priorities by driving seamless team operations, contributing to strategic initiatives, facilitating smooth communication and efficient coordination within the team, managing administrative tasks, and more.
• Support the Chief of Staff Office team members in preparing reports, presentations, and other communication materials for internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a high standard of professionalism and accuracy.
• Cultivate a culture of efficiency and excellence by implementing best practices and continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing team effectiveness and driving inno-vation.
• Serve as a liaison between the Chief of Staff and internal/external stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and alignment on key objectives and priorities.
• Coordinate regular team meetings, including creating meeting agendas, sourcing pre-reads, liaising with presenters, organizing meeting presentations and content, and more. Take meeting minutes, and ensure the team follows up on key decisions and action items.
• Coordinate and track project progress, milestones, and deadlines, utilizing project management tools and methodologies to ensure timely delivery of key initiatives.
• Execute administrative processes for the team, such as submissions for compliance, procurement, digital channel governance, and more.
• Create a central digital filing system for Chief of Staff team deliverables, and keep content archive organized, easy to use, and up to date.
• Support projects and events across Corporate Affairs, as needed

This opportunity is located at the Novartis East Hanover (NJ) site and will not have the ability to be located remotely. Relocation assistance may be available.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $102.400 and $153,600 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

We are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.
Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations: Individuals in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know the nature of your request, your contact information and the job requisition number in your message:

• Novartis: e-mail us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com or call +1 (877)395-2339
  
• Sandoz: e-mail reasonable.accommodations@sandoz.com or call: +1-609-422-4098

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant area.
• Some years of experience in project management and/or consulting (could be entry-level project management skills).
• A very proactive and highly motivated individual with excellent people and communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically, identify opportunities, and solve complex problems related to organizational processes and operational excellence.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, emerging trends, and evolving landscapes, combined with creativity to innovate and experiment with approaches to project management and internal engagement strategies.
• Comfort with technology, willingness to learn new tools and techniques, and a proactive approach to staying updated on industry trends, platform updates, and best practices.

Why Novartis?
Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here:
https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!
Benefits and Rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards
Join our Novartis Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Novartis and our career opportunities, join the Novartis Network here: https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network
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Corporate Affairs

Global Public Affairs

East Hanover, NJ

Novartis Corporation

Communications & Public Affairs

Full Time

Regular

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