Location - Hyderabad #LI Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Project and Production Management Team (10 to 15 FTEs) that is accountable for delivering projects to design and develop new material or update existing content for medico-marketing material
Recruit talent, manage performance (set objectives, review performance, and plan compensation), create development plans for team members (create development plans, coach and mentor as appropriate), and motivate team members to achieve set goals and objectives
Manage stakeholder relationships actively and work collaboratively with them
Connect / Interact with both internal and external stakeholders regularly and manage escalations, address concerns and respond to feedback constructively to create win-win solutions
Monitor and track KPIs and other metrics for business and people
Take intelligible data-based decisions to improve KPIs in agreement with the team, stakeholders, and leadership
Supervise the creation and update for various trackers and information boards critical to keep important business information and performance analytics handy
Define and update standard process SOPs / Playbooks / other process related document for the team - and drive adherence to procedures
Identify and resolve operational risks and issues
Recommend risk mitigation ideas / solutions
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, and implement projects related to automation, AI initiatives, and other process / quality improvements
Identify the need, create business case, on-board, and manage external resources / services to fill the capacity or capability gaps as per business requirement
Support Group Lead in driving site / global initiatives and projects as required
Essential Requirements
Bachelor s degree in science / pharmaceutical / medicine (B
Sc | B Pharm | MBBS)
Preferred Master s degree or Post Graduate qualification in science / pharmaceuticals / medicine / business (M
Sc | M Pharm | MD | MBA | PGDBA) , or Project Management Professional (PMP) trained
3 to 5 years as a Team Lead or Assistant Manager with a span of minimum of 10 members in the team
9+ years either with a Global Capability / Operations Center with a Pharmaceutical organization or a consulting organization with a Pharma client in the domain of Medical Communications, Medico Marketing, Project Management, Operations Management, or a similar area
Strong Stakeholder Relationship building and management skills
Capable of balancing multiple priorities and delivering within timelines with support from the team
Excellent written and spoken communication with high proficiency in English language
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, common Project Management Tools, Data / Analytics Tools and use of AI in day-to-day work
Strong risk management and problem-solving capability
Values and Behaviors Strong principles and lives Novartis Values and Behaviors - Innovation, Collaboration, Courage, Integrity and Quality every day
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Accessibility and accommodation
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