Sso Strategy

The SSO Strategy & Operations Country/Cluster Head is accountable for the implementation and execution of the global/hub strategy, key priorities, and function deliverables in the country/cluster. Oversees overall performance, applies business insights to drive productivity and provides strategic input.
The SSO Strategy & Operations Country/Cluster Head is accountable for country/cluster communication strategy, information management and in-country/cluster SSO communication to internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborates and aligns with the Head Strategy & Operations/SSO Strategy & Operations Hub Heads to translate, implement, and execute the global/hub strategic plan in the country/cluster to support the organization to become the industry leader
- Provides country/cluster feedback and insights. Heads and ensures country/cluster needs are incorporated into as needed
- Drives successful execution of innovative key strategic projects.
- Accountable for operational excellence, productivity, and performance. Working in close collaboration with other leaders to align with GCO strategy
- Identifies country/cluster-specific opportunities, challenges, and risks, supports mitigation
- Drives innovation and change management processes, identifies strategic solutions to improve clinical study execution
- Drives implementation of country/cluster-specific communication strategy in line with global/hub strategy
- Leads implementation of information management and communication standards and their further development and optimization
- Supports global/hub information and transformation initiatives, change management and SSO evolution incl. culture and mindset change
- Analyzes external benchmarking, trends, and regulations for the cluster.

**Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion**:

- We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve._

**Minimum requirements**

**Education**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences required; Advanced Degree in scientific or business preferred

Languages:

- Fluent in both written and spoken English
- Country language is of advantage

A minimum of 8 years’ experience in pharmaceutical development, preferably in clinical research, and/or monitoring clinical trials
- Demonstrated thorough change agile mind-set
- Experienced in Operations and Strategy of pharmaceutical development processes and in technical approaches
- Business management and applied insights experience preferred
- Demonstrated Experience in performance management and productivity projects
- Demonstrated leadership in leading cross-functional teams
- Thorough understanding of the international and national aspects of drug development process, including expert knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities regulations and Novartis standards
- Organizational awareness, including experience working cross-functionally and in global teams
- Good strategic thinking skills
- Excellent communicator and presenter (oral and written), able to communicate with Sr. Leaders

GCO
Why Novartis?
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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.
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**Division**

Global Drug Development

**Business Unit**

GCO GDD

**Country**

Mexico

**Work Location**

Ciudad de México

**Company/Legal Entity**

NOV CORPORATIVO MEX

**Functional Area**

Research & Development

**Job Type**

Full Time

**Employment Type**

Regular

**Shift Work**

No

**Early Talent**

No