Head - Global Program Operations Manager - Pharma

Discipline - Marketing

Subsector - Marketing Managers & Directors

Location - Hyderabad

About our Client - World leader in the research and development of products to protect and improve health and well-being. The company has core businesses in pharmaceuticals, vaccines, consumer health, generics, eye care and animal health. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Novartis employs nearly 115 000 people in over 140 countries worldwide to help save lives and improve the quality of life. The Group is present in India through Novartis India Limited, listed on the Mumbai Stock Exchange and its wholly owned subsidiaries Novartis Healthcare Private Limited, Sandoz Private Limited and Chiron Behring Vaccines Private Limited.

Job Description - The Group Head provides leadership to Senior/ Global Program Operations Manager (GPoM/ Sr. GPoM) and directs their allocation across Development Programs/ Brands. Responsible for the availability of accurate key project information for assigned Development programs/ Brands and providing a consolidated overview to GPM Head. Responsible for accurate and timely budgeting, tracking and forecasting of the financials related to the Program(s)/ Brand(s). The role is also responsible for GPOM competency building to secure a reliable operational support to Global Program Team deliverables.

The Successful Candidate -

- 8 years of pharmaceutical clinical research operations experience preferred.

- 5 years people management and development drug experience required, this may include management in a matrix and global environment.

- Strong management, interpersonal and problem solving skills.

- Demonstrated thought leadership and accomplishment in all aspects of managing global clinical trials, programs, resources and budgets.

- Advanced knowledge of clinical and drug development processes, clinical operations and finance.

- Global pharma/ CRO experience in drug development and/or finance is preferred.

- Proven capabilities in clinical operations, hands-on experience in financial planning and budgeting.

- Considerable organizational awareness, including significant experience in cross-functional working, resource allocation/ estimation and process improvements.

What's on Offer - Attractive remuneration

- MNC environment and culture which strives for excellence

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