Job Description

1996! In this year Sandoz initiated the world's first biosimilar development program. Over 20 years of experience in biosimilar development have equipped us with extensive knowledge and world-class expertise and capabilities in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of biosimilar medicines to the healthcare community and patients worldwide. This opportunity is waiting for you to contribute to Sandoz success story in the area of biosimilar toward the future, at the same time it becomes also the right step up in your career within clinical development!

Your key responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• The purpose of this role is to lead and develop the teams in Learning & Talent Systems Services and responsible for the delivery of all services in scope of UP4Growth (CSOD) including Learning, Talent, Competencies and Performance and all new systems in the Learning & Talent scope. This role will actively support the execution of the Learning & Talent Services, one of the service towers in the operating model of the P&O Services, including establishing/leading operational excellence, user experience and integrated end-to-end delivery of services and system support within Sandoz.
• This role will strongly liaise with the Learning and TMOD CoEs, with the service enablers and the alliance of expertise to ensure quality service delivery for all Sandoz associates (internal & external) and alignment with broader P&O Strategy.
• Lead and drive the Learning & Talent Systems Services in strong alignment with the other Learning & Talent Services teams. Provide input to Learning & Talent Services and P&O Services strategies and translate the related parts of the strategies into own operational plans; monitor compliance and initiate corrective measures in case of deviations.
• Develop and execute strategy, processes and standards for all Learning & Talent Systems Services aspects (e.g., services, processes, continuous improvement) in close co-operation with the respective CoEs, the service enablers and the alliance of expertise.
• Work closely with stakeholders at global, divisional/functional and regional level as relevant to drive respective initiatives and to anticipate future needs and opportunities. Drive budget planning discussions, SLA process and take responsibility for the budget/resource allocation.
• Take accountability for the Learning & Talent Systems Services delivery in line with defined SLAs and KPIs; ensure operational excellence and quality assurance, putting processes in place that enable efficient delivery and maximum impact from global investment.
• Proactively review on the efficiency of delivery processes and procedures. Lead, coach, develop and grow a team of first line managers who in turn manage teams delivering high-value learning and talent services while ensuring they have the right skills to succeed.

Minimum requirements

What you'll bring to the role:

• 10+ years of experience in Learning, P&O, Cornerstone, learning metrics, learning processes, learning delivery, learning management services, project management or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience of managing teams and initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, exemplary customer service orientation. Broad experience in P&O Processes
• Experience with P&O cloud solutions (preferably Cornerstone on Demand) and GxP. Data Privacy & Compliance requirements

Desirable:

• University degree, preferably with further education in e.g. Service Management, change Management, Project Management

Why Novartis?
766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we're proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people's lives.

We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.

We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world's toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying!

Imagine what you could do here at Novartis!

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Functional Area

Human Resources

Division

SANDOZ

Business Unit

Product Dev SZ

Employment Type

Regular

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Shift Work

No

Early Talent

No